Pamela Patry

Occupational health and safety consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

Author Profile

Pamela Patry is an occupational health and safety consultant with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. WSPS is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario workers and businesses. A proud partner in Ontario’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making Ontario workplaces safer. WSPS serves the manufacturing, agricultural and service sectors. WSPS offers unparalleled health and safety expertise, consulting, training and resources for businesses of any size.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

11/14/2024
Rising retail theft: How to protect your staff and store
Preventing theft and potential violence requires a combination of techniques.

Pamela Patry
10/16/2024
Work refusals: What the law says, plus seven ways to prevent and manage
The OHSA has an established procedure for work refusals that must be followed.

Pamela Patry
9/15/2024
Carbon monoxide poisoning of teen a wake-up call for employers
Seven tips for prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Pamela Patry
8/11/2024
Selling alcohol in your convenience store? 7 tips to keep staff safe
All businesses have a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect the health and safety of their staff.

Pamela Patry
7/8/2024
Five ways to prevent heat stress
Heat stress occurs anytime the body temperature rises, and the body cannot cool itself.

Pamela Patry
6/16/2024
Material handling resources for workers, supervisors, and employers
According to MLITSD data, hazards related to material handling continue to be the top causes behind fatalities.

Pamela Patry
5/22/2024
Tips for getting safety messages across to young workers this summer
How can you ensure the health and safety information you provide in your orientation and training sticks with young employees?

Pamela Patry
4/18/2024
What to expect when a Ministry inspector comes to your workplace
There are two types of inspector visits: proactive and reactive.

Pamela Patry
3/20/2024
Promoting from the floor? 5 tips to get new supervisors up to speed
When choosing a supervisor, look for people who are eager to learn and grow, have shown a dedication to health and safety, and have good communication skills.

Pamela Patry
2/20/2024
Understanding your Health & Safety Representative’s responsibilities
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is built upon the principle that workers and employers must work together to identify and resolve health and safety problems.

Pamela Patry