The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is partnering with Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS) to offer a webinar to any interested people on June 16th. 

Additionally, please find information on free online safety training that WSPS is currently offering.

Health and Safety Representatives in Agriculture

Join WSPS and OFVGA for a practical webinar on the role and importance of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in agricultural workplaces. Learn when HSRs are required, what their responsibilities are, and how employers can support them to strengthen safety and compliance on farms. Attendees will also be given practical ways to implement HSR support to workers in day-to-day operations, hazard controls surrounding heat stress and more!

Date:  June 16, 2026

Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Format: Live, virtual webinar, no sign-up needed

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84096601271?pwd=xbTkrUDTl4foQGz2rQgE3mm2MQ1Bpu.1

WSPS online safety training: Free until September 30, 2026

Select WSPS health and safety eCourses are now free until September 30, 2026. Strengthen your team’s safety skills and reduce costs with no-cost training, including:

• Tractor Safety
• Machine Safety - Lockout Tagout
• Health & Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers and Supervisors
• Ladder Safety

Keep your workplace safe and your business moving without the added cost. Register your team today!

Access free workplace safety training from WSPS. Explore expert-developed eCourses on hazard prevention, health & safety, and more available online at no cost. Free Safety Training for Ontario Workplaces | WSPS

Source: Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association May 27, 2026 members’ note