Meet Andrew Harkness

Meet Andrew Harkness

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.

Catch up on Andrew's Trusted Leader Blog posts here.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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How to Create a Positive Workplace Culture from Afar

How to Create a Positive Workplace Culture from Afar

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

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