CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Workplace Safety Isn’t Optional: Why Every Business Needs a Workplace Violence Risk Assessment

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the importance of building safer and more resilient workplaces through proactive health and safety strategies, focusing on the vital role of Workplace Violence Risk Assessments (WVRA) in protecting employees and strengthening business integrity.

Joining us is Nicole Sherman, Registered Kinesiologist and Health and Safety Consultant at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). With over a decade of experience across manufacturing, service, and agricultural sectors, Nicole shares how organizations can turn compliance into culture—ensuring every worker goes home healthy and safe.

Key Highlights:

1. The Legal Imperative: Understanding WVRA requirements based on business size, work type, and risk factors.
    
2. Worker Involvement: How collaboration and transparency build stronger, safer workplace cultures.
    
3. A Fluid Document: Why WVRA must evolve with workplace changes to ensure continual improvement.
    
4. Controls & Reporting: Practical ways to implement violence controls and foster open incident reporting.
    
5. WSPS Vision: How WSPS empowers businesses with tools, guidance, and free resources to improve workplace safety.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.