OSIP.ca is committed to providing schools and school boards with focused and practical information and resources to support the safety and well-being of students across the province. With that in mind, CODE and OSIP.ca have put together a list of official sites and updates that will help keep you … [Read more...] about Where to find the latest official information on COVID-19 (updated)
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NSTA: Safety Recommendations for Opening the New School Year
The following article was produced by the National Science Teaching Association (a U.S.-based organization that promotes "excellence in science teaching and learning, preschool through college") and made available to OSIP.ca by our safety partner STAO (Science Teachers' Association of Ontario). It … [Read more...] about NSTA: Safety Recommendations for Opening the New School Year
Safety, Science, and Sanitizing: New Practices for Labs and Libraries
Safely Teaching Science in a Covid-19 Environment What are schools going to look like when they re-open for Science teachers and students this fall? Should teachers factor in extra time for sanitizing their lab equipment? And what’s the best way to model safe practices in science classrooms in a … [Read more...] about Safety, Science, and Sanitizing: New Practices for Labs and Libraries
Partners in Student Safety
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
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
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