Meet Andrew Harkness

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Andrew Harkness is the Strategy Advisor-Organizational Health Initiatives at the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) of Ontario. He has been with the health and safety association since 1988. Andrew has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Labour Studies and a post graduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from McMaster University. Andrew is a Certified Health and Safety Consultant and a Professional Member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.

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Show new & young workers that safety is part of your organization's DNA

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Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS: November 22, 2023

CBC recently reported that the province of Ontario is facing a historic labour shortage. At the time of the report in early October, there were over...

Culture Health & Safety Culture

Do You Know How To Strengthen Employee Resilience? Start By Addressing Their Adversity Load

Dr. Bill Howatt: November 14, 2023

Resiliency is a trainable intrapersonal skill. Despite common perception, it is not intuitive; it must be learned and practiced. The APA suggests it...

Psychological Safety & Wellness

How to Create a Positive Workplace Culture from Afar

Fresh Communications in collaboration with WSPS: October 27, 2023

In June, the CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network hosted Innovative Concepts for Working Together in a Post-Pandemic World, a panel discussion...

Culture Health & Safety Culture