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COVID-19

GRAPE GROWERS SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a

not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario workers and businesses

• A proud partner in Ontario’s occupational health and

safety system

• Offer health and safety expertise, consulting, training

and resources Every worker. Healthy and safe. Every day.

Objectives

• Review steps to manage hazards, including COVID-19
• Review guidance for grape growers, including harvest
• Review available resources and support, including

the Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program

Steps to Manage Hazards

Guidance for Grape Growers

• Workplaces must take action to protect workers from

COVID-19

• Follow the most current recommendations
• Resources and support are available

Guidance for Grape Growers

• Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
• Develop Your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
• Agriculture Health and Safety During COVID-19

Guidance for Grape Growers

• Guidance
• Posters
• Videos

Resources and Support

• COVID-19

– Checklists – Courses – Guidance – Posters – Videos

Resources and Support

• Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program

– A collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and WSPS – To improve the management of COVID-19, eligible

• perations will receive up to $2000.00 of consulting and

training services from WSPS – WSPS can support operations to implement best practices and tools

Resources and Support

• Farm Safety
• Partners in Prevention Virtual Event Series
• Publications

Thank You

Duty Consultant 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) dutyconsultant@wsps.ca Customer Care 1-877-494-WSPS customercare@wsps.ca WSPS.CA