Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions

Winter Facility Hazard Management ⚠️ Winter will be setting in soon, and with it, come facility hazards such as fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and frozen pipes pose increased risks. It's essential for organizations to proactively address these dangers to ensure employee safety. Below are some critical considerations and tips to help you manage these hazards! Key Considerations 💭 👉Are employees trained in fire safety? 👉Does your organization inspect heating systems to prevent carbon monoxide buildup? 👉Have employees been informed about frozen pipe risks and how to report heating issues? 👉Are emergency plans in place for winter-related incidents? Tips for Hazard Management ⚠️ 👉Provide safety training on fire prevention and carbon monoxide symptoms. 👉Inspect heating systems regularly to ensure proper ventilation and safety. 👉Insulate pipes in unheated areas to prevent freezing and bursts. 👉Encourage prompt reporting of heating issues or leaks. By addressing these risks proactively, organizations can maintain a safe environment throughout the winter months. Please contact us should you need further safety resources. #FacilityManagement #WinterSafety #HazardManagement #EmployeeTraining #WorkplaceSafety #FireSafety #CarbonMonoxideAwareness #FrozenPipes #SafetyTips #WinterPreparedness

Human Rights Day, observed on December 10th, marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the United Nations in 1948. The UDHR outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other status. The 2024 theme, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now", highlights the vital role human rights play in creating more peaceful, just and sustainable societies. It calls for urgent action to uphold human rights, combat hate speech, and counter misinformation. The UDHR is the most translated document in the world, available in 577 languages, and remains a cornerstone of international human rights law. Human Rights Day is a reminder that human rights are essential for dignity, equality, and justice—and a call to action for people everywhere to defend and promote these rights every day. #HumanRightsDay #UDHR #UniversalDeclarationOfHumanRights #HumanRights #SocialJustice #EqualityForAll #DignityAndRespect #FightForHumanRights #DefendHumanRights

Stay Safe and Informed in 2025! 🔒 When you sign up for our monthly safety newsletter, you'll gain access to expert tips, industry updates, course/training updates and essential safety advice straight to your inbox! Whether it's workplace safety, hazard management, or emergency response, our newsletter keeps you ahead of the curve. Join today and ensure a safer tomorrow. 📝 https://lnkd.in/gvv5xat #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #HazardManagement #EmergencyResponse #SafetyTips #SafetyTraining #StayInformed #SafetyNewsletter #2025Safety

Make it a Safe New Year with First-Aid Training!⛑️🩼 The new year is a perfect time to reassess the training your staff will need to promote a safe workplace in 2025. First aid training is a vital investment for both employers and employees, ensuring workplace safety through providing life-saving skills. Benefits for Employers include: - Faster Response in Emergencies: Trained employees can act quickly, reducing recovery time and minimizing lost work hours. - Reduced Workplace Accidents: Increased safety awareness lowers the risk of injuries, benefiting overall business operations. - Positive Work Environment: Offering first aid training demonstrates care for employees' well-being, boosting morale and team cohesion. Benefits for Employees include: - Workplace Safety: Employees benefit from a safer environment, with first aid skills helping prevent and manage accidents. - Safety at Home: First aid training is valuable beyond work, potentially saving lives in home emergencies. - Safety When Working Alone: Employees working independently gain essential skills to manage emergencies until help arrives. Contact Wilkens Health and Safety Solutions to book your Emergency or Standard First-Aid Training!

"Wiebke understands the unique work environment found in a research facility. Her expertise guided us in developing an innovative health and safety program for our researchers." - Ian McDermott, Director Research Facilities Service, University Health Network ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are dedicated to creating innovative health and safety and human resources solutions for many businesses in Eastern Ontario, and await the opportunity to do the same for you.

Ontario returning over $2.5 billion to workers and businesses 💼 The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 billion to support workers and businesses through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). The key measures of this initiative include: 1. $2 Billion Rebate: Safe employers will receive a one-time rebate starting in February 2025. Small businesses with 50 employees could get up to $46,000. 2. Premium Rate Reduction: WSIB premium rates will drop from $1.30 to $1.25 per $100 of payroll starting in 2025, saving businesses $150 million annually. 3. $400 Million for Health and Safety: Investment in worker health, including mental health care and injury recovery programs. 4. $1,000 Safe Business Bonus: Employers who create new health and safety plans through the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program will receive a $1,000 bonus starting in 2025. These measures are part of the government's broader efforts to support economic recovery, create jobs, and improve workplace safety in Ontario. Visit https://news.ontario.ca to learn more.

Keeping Your Workers Safe this Holiday Season 🎄 The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is right around the corner! Stress, fatigue, and rushing are the top contributors of accidents as we wrap up the year, so it’s critical that employees to stay focused and are given the proper resources to do so, amid holiday stressors. We wanted to provide you with 7 important talking points to ensure your employees are aware of the hazards that this change in the seasons can present. 1) Staying Focused: The excitement and/or stress that comes along the holiday season can be distracting. Support your employees in keeping their minds on tasks, and focus on what they’re doing. Especially if they are working in high-risk jobs. 2) Don’t Rush: Whether it’s rushing to return home to family members, or keeping up with work demands, it’s important to make sure employees aren’t sacrificing their safety to complete a task. Rushing can often lead to costly–or even deadly­–mistakes. Encourage your workers to continue their work at a steady pace. The risk just simply isn’t worth it. 3) Hazards of Fatigue: Review the importance of staying hydrated, eating right, and getting enough sleep. Working longer hours / extra shifts, or late nights at home / stress from home can mean workers are more likely to experience fatigue during the holiday season. If workers aren’t getting enough sleep, then it can affect their performance and their safety. This is an opportunity to review your policy on maximum hours worked per shift and per workweek. 4) Hazards of Stress: Stress can cause an employee to lose their focus and endanger themselves. Stress can also be caused by any of the co-factors above. Wherever their stress is coming from, make yourself available to help your employees through difficult times, or make sure their supervisor or the HR department is aware of it. By taking these extra steps to protect your workers, you’re helping to ensure they make it home safely to their families this holiday season. #WorkplaceSafety #HolidaySafety #EmployeeWellbeing #SafetyFirst #StressManagement #WorkplaceHealth #EmployeeEngagement #SafetyCulture #HolidaySeason #OccupationalHealth

During National Addictions Awareness Week, we wanted to remind you of some very helpful resources available in our community. ❤️🩹 AMHS-KFLA offers a variety of rehabilitation and treatment options for individuals 16+ facing concerns around substance use, including alcohol. Their services are rooted in a harm reduction approach, meeting individuals where they are at to promote health, safety, and wellness. Access services in Kingston, Napanee, Sharbot Lake, Verona, or in the community—at home, school, or elsewhere. AMHS-KFLA offers confidential crisis services such as Walk-In Crisis Services, Mobile Crisis Services and 24/7 Crisis Lines for those in need. · In Kingston & Frontenac, call the 24/7 Crisis Line: 613.544.4229 or Toll Free 1.866.616.6005 · In Lennox & Addington (L&A), call 613.354.7388 or Toll Free 1.800.267.7877 #AddictionAwareness #HarmReduction #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityResources #SubstanceUse #HealthAndWellness #CrisisServices #AMHSKFLA #MentalHealthMatters #SupportLocal

Do you know someone who is impacted by an addiction? 🥃💊 It's National Addictions Awareness Week (#NAAW) in Canada. NAAW–held annually by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction–shines a spotlight on solutions to address the harms of alcohol and drug use. It’s a chance for Canadians to learn about prevention, harm reduction, and explore treatment and recovery options. Join the conversation and be part of the movement for change. For addictions and mental health resources here in the Kingston area, please visit https://amhs-kfla.ca. Need more assistance? Don't hesitate to reach out to us.

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), brought to you by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, takes place November 24–30, 2024. We wanted to bring attention to this important observance, especially in our community, where the reports of substance use and addiction is so prevalent. NAAW aims to find solutions to help address the harms related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. This year’s theme is Forging Connections, which provides an opportunity for people in Canada to collaborate with partners, communities and individuals to develop connections, identify common ground and work together to help address the challenges of substance use health. Strengthening these connections can help us find effective solutions and actions we can all support. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gAFYMQn for further information. #AddictionsAwareness #SubstanceUse #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #NAAW2024 #ForgingConnections #AddictionRecovery #HarmReduction #CanadianHealth #SubstanceUseAwareness