Safety Connection: Pedestrian Safety Essentials: Protecting Lives Through Awareness and Action (Webinar) with WSPS

This session focuses on pedestrian safety in manufacturing environments, emphasizing the high risks associated with workers sharing space with vehicles and mobile equipment. It highlights key hazards such as poor visibility, congestion, and distractions and presents data showing significant injury and fatality rates linked to pedestrian incidents.

The material outlines a hierarchy of controls (from elimination to PPE) and provides practical strategies, tools, and technologies to reduce risks and improve workplace safety. Through case studies and best practices, the session reinforces the importance of proactive hazard assessment, strong safety culture, and continuous improvement to prevent injuries and save lives.

WSPS Safety Connection events are focused, timely virtual sessions that address hazards and risks in the Agricultural, Manufacturing and Services Sectors. AVAILABLE AT NO COST to all health and safety professionals across the province and across Canada.