#4 - Masks: the Next Frontier by Small Biz Safety Podcast published on 2021-02-12T18:32:12Z There are COVID-19 variants lurking – what do they mean for you, your business and the masks you use? Safety experts Kirsi Henry and Jack Minacs get the scoop from WSPS’ “mask guru” Wagish Yajaman. Note: This episode was recorded on February 9, 2021. All information presented was in effect at that time. Please check with your local Public Health unit to confirm up-to-date prevention measures that are in place in your area. RESOURCES Intro WSPS Article: 5 steps to keep up with evolving COVID-19 requirements https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/5-steps-to-keep-up-with-evolving-COVID-19-requirem.aspx Ontario Small Business Support Grant https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/ Ontario support grant to small businesses to assist with the costs of PPE. https://www.ontario.ca/page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs#section-1 IN THE NEWS: Masks: the Next Frontier WSPS article on current mask recommendations https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/6-ways-to-meet-COVID-variants-head-on.aspx WSPS article on how to safely use, handle and dispose of face coverings https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Articles/how-to-safely-use-face-coverings.aspx WSPS Fact Sheet: Filtering Face Pieces, Masks and Fabric Face coverings https://d1ow5xpphy0w2p.cloudfront.net/common/Masks-Face-Coverings-Featr-Sht-LR-Final.pdf WSPS Poster: Using the Hierarchy of Controls to fight COVID-19 https://d1ow5xpphy0w2p.cloudfront.net/common/covid19-hierarchy-of-controls-poster.pdf Ontario.ca: Using Masks in the Workplace https://www.ontario.ca/page/using-masks-workplace New York Times animation on how masks work https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/30/science/wear-mask-covid-particles-ul.html Toronto Star article: One mask or two? As other countries explore new options, Canada sticks to its COVID-19 advice https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/01/28/one-mask-or-two-as-other-countries-explore-new-options-canada-sticks-to-its-covid-19-advice.html Washington Post opinion article on premium masks https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/26/n95-masks-safest-next-best-options/ Contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Looking for Small Biz resources and more information? Visit the WSPS Small Business Centre https://www.wsps.ca/Small-Business-Centre/Home.aspx Have health and safety questions? Contact the WSPS Duty Consultant by email dutyconsultant@wsps.ca or call 1-877-494-WSPS (9777). Have questions about this podcast or show ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Contact: smallbizsafety@wsps.ca Follow WSPS on social media Twitter https://twitter.com/WSPS_NEWS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wsps.news LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplace-safety-&-prevention-services YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/WSPSpromo Download the free WSPS COVID at Work App This new app gives workers access to helpful health and safety information and resources on the go. Download from: The App Store https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/prevent-covid-at-work/id1531461767 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apps.wsps