Workplace health and safety is a top concern for retailers.
Retail Council of Canada offers customizable health and safety programs to accommodate the different needs of Canada’s diverse retailers. These specialized programs include: health and safety training and consulting services, learning management systems, safety toolkits, networking, and financial rebates.
Key Issues
Product Safety
Recent Updates The importance of product safety in retail Retailers across the country play an integral role in the everyday safety of individuals by ensuring the items we buy are not dangerous. Examples of the ways retailers keep…
Safety Tips from the Government of Canada
Ongoing & relevant safety tips Retailers across the country play an integral role in the everyday safety of individuals by ensuring the items we buy…
Health & Safety News
Pharmacists Can Now Assess Uncomplicated UTIs For All Age Groups
Attention retailers with pharmacies in PEI: Pharmacists in PEI can now do an assessment and prescribe treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people of…
Ontario Plans to Ditch Sick Note Requirement
Attention retailers who have operations in Ontario: Ontario aims to amend the Employment Standards Act, eliminating the need for sick notes from doctors for the…
RCC Win: B.C. Agrees to Put Health Cost Recovery Act On Hold
Attention RCC Members’ legal teams: RCC’s collaboration with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in spearheading influential business association lobbying endeavors has prompted the B.C. Government…
Health & Safety Resources
Committees
Product Safety and Recall Committee
The Product Safety and Recall Committee is comprised of senior retail professionals with an objective to stay ahead of the curve on key issues and to help shape industry standards. The committee also develops and shares best practices through working groups and gives members the opportunity to be heard by Health Canada officials concerning the issues impacting their businesses most. Join this committee
Ontario: Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP)
The HSEP program provides retailers with a network of resources and consultations to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Together, members pool resources, share best practices and help each other develop and manage effective health and safety programs. Along with improving workplace safety, they can reduce their WSIB premiums and earn financial rebates. Join this committee