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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