OSIP.ca is proud to call many of the leading organizations in workplace health and safety our partners. For SIP (Student Injury Prevention) leads in schools and boards, these groups offer valuable resources and services ranging from safety standards in Health and Physical Education to online … [Read more...] about Partners in Student Safety
OSIP.ca safety partners
PSHSA: Helping Create Safer Learning
Some of the most popular safety resources downloaded from OSIP.ca are those produced by PSHSA, the Public Services Health & Safety Association. PSHSA, which provides support for student injury prevention initiatives across Ontario's boards, is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. In … [Read more...] about PSHSA: Helping Create Safer Learning
OPHEA updates Physical Activity Safety Standards
OPHEA (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) has released a downloadable summary document of the 2019-2020 revisions to the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education. Known as OPASSE, these safety standards are intended for curricular programs, intramural activities, … [Read more...] about OPHEA updates Physical Activity Safety Standards
A valuable addition to your Health & Safety resources
CODE's Health and Safety guides and checklists help create and sustain a positive safety culture within schools. Developed by a team of educators and health and safety professionals, CODE’s Health and Safety resources are invaluable aids for Student Injury Prevention leads (including principals, … [Read more...] about A valuable addition to your Health & Safety resources
Keeping school facilities safe: STAO’s new guide for Secondary Science
STAO's most recent safety document highlights the safe use of facilities required to support Secondary school science instruction. With a focus on practical background information on the safe use and management of science facilities for school board H&S staff and educators with leadership … [Read more...] about Keeping school facilities safe: STAO’s new guide for Secondary Science
Site-specific Training for Working at Heights
Falling from heights continues to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Despite having standardized working at heights (WAH) training and making this training mandatory, workers are still dying. In fact, three Ontario workers succumbed to fall-related injuries … [Read more...] about Site-specific Training for Working at Heights
