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
Alberta Seeks Input on OHS Workplace Violence and Harassment Rules
Alberta is inviting public feedback on proposed updates to its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, with a special emphasis on Violence and Harassment (Part…
Support Safer Infant Sleep During Safe Sleep Week, March 11-15
Attention retailers with children’s sleep products: Safe Sleep Week from March 11-15 is an opportunity to share Health Canada’s crucial safe sleep messages. Encourage parents to…
PEI Budget 2024 Focuses on Healthcare, Housing and Income Tax Cuts
The 2024 PEI budget facing an $86 million deficit, prioritizes healthcare and housing, and introduces significant income tax cuts in January 2025, benefiting all but the…
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