OHS Resources & Tools
The following page contains resources and tools that have been developed or collected to support occupational health and safety performance in the K-12 public education sector. If you have any feedback on a tool please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
| Title & Video link | Description | Type | Category | Posted Date | PDF Link | Editable File EN | Editable File FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Practises ISWI K12 education June 2025 | A best practices guide for developing Individual Safe Work Instructions (ISWIs) | Document | Workplace Violence Prevention | June 2025 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| What does compliance with the regulation look like in schools | The purpose of this document is to give an overview of the regulation | Document | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Not Available | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Prevention Tools Guidance Manual | The purpose of the Manual is to provide a single source for all of the details and supporting information for the implementation and use of the workplace violence prevention tools. | Document | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-10-04 | Not Available | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Gap Analysis | The purpose of the Gap Analysis Tool is to simplify the review of workplace violence prevention process against compliance requirements as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and best practices. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | Revision 1.1 2021-12-17 | Editable EN | Not Available | |
| Workplace Violence Prevention Procedure | The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the comprehensive implementation of school district workplace violence prevention practices. | Procedure | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Incident Report and Review Form | The purpose of this for is to give a template for reporting and following up on workplace violence incidents. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Refusal of Unsafe Work Process Form | This is a step by step form that can be completed to acknowledge, investigate, and discuss a refusal of unsafe work. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | Revision 2.0 2022-08-26 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Enrolling Learner Planning | To ensure that all school districts have a process in place to support proactive planning with families to facilitate a successful transition for learners. | Procedure | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-21 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Field Trip Risk Assessment | The purpose of this tool is to ensure that a risk assessment has been conducted prior to field trips and outings involving students exhibiting externalizing behaviours during dysregulation. The tool should be used to help support the successful participation of a student in a field trip through an appropriate planning process that assesses the risk. | Procedure / Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Functional Behaviour Assessment (PTR-FBA) Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) | The purpose of this document it to support understanding of positive behaviour planning. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Not Available | |
| Home Visit Risk Assessment | The purpose of the home visit risk assessment is to ensure that the safety of the worker has been considered prior to making the visit. | Procedure / Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Individual Safe Work Instruction | The purpose of the individual safe work instruction (ISWI) is to clearly and concisely provide information to support safe work, when working with individuals. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-07-15 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Point of Contact Risk Assessment | The purpose of this procedure is to equip school districts with a risk assessment tool that when communicated, implemented, and used by workers, will allow the worker to quickly evaluate situations and the associated risk of workplace violence. | Procedure | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Risk Assessment | The purpose of the workplace violence risk assessment is to identify all existing locations (settings) and circumstances where workers could be at risk to workplace violence so that the risk can be eliminated or where elimination is not possible then minimize the potential risk of injury. | Form / Template | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Table | The purpose of this table is to systematically apply a quantitative value to the identify risks. | Form / Template | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Not Available | |
| Workplace Violence Examples | The purpose of this document is to further explain the term workplace violence that is defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation so that it can be better understood in the context of the K-12 education sector. | Procedure | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Worker Experience Survey | The Workplace Violence Worker Experience Survey will help the school district and sites to get further insight into the impact of workplace violence on the workforce. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Worker Orientation Checklist | The purpose of the workplace violence worker orientation checklist is to ensure that there is a clear process established to address the communication of information to new workers. | Form | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2021-06-02 | Editable EN | Editable FR | |
| Workplace Violence Prevention Tools Orientation | This presentation covers all of the workplace violence prevention tools. | Prezi Presentation | Workplace Violence Prevention | 2022-04-27 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Refusal of Unsafe Work FAQ | This FAQ provides information about the Refusal Unsafe Work processes in K-12 public education. | PDF document | Refusal of Unsafe Work | 2024-02-06 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Refusal of Unsafe Work FAQ – FRENCH | French version of the FAQ | PDF document | Refusal of Unsafe Work | 2024-02-06 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Preventing Slips & Trips – Employer Bulletin | An overview for employers of the impact of slips, trips, and falls in K-12 public education, including employer responsibilities, training topics, and the steps to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls. | Document | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Preventing Slips & Trips – Supervisor Bulletin | Outlines what supervisor training on slip and trip prevention should cover, including common hazards, reporting, spill response, footwear, housekeeping standards, and winter weather planning. | Document | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Preventing Slips & Trips – Worker Bulletin | A worker-facing summary of common slip and trip hazards in schools, along with the safe work practices, reporting steps, and training topics that help prevent injuries. | Document | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Slips, Trips, Falls – Main Factors and Corrective Actions | A reference poster covering the nine main factors that contribute to slips, trips, and falls, with suggested corrective actions for each factor. | Poster | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| JOHSC Guide – Using Key Factors to Investigate Slips, Trips, and Falls | A guide to help joint occupational health and safety committees use the key contributing factors to identify root causes when investigating slip, trip, and fall incidents, and to recommend effective corrective actions. | Guide | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| JOHSC Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazard ID Checklist | An inspection checklist for JOHSC members to identify slip, trip, and fall hazards by location, record hazard ratings and suggested actions, and document an action plan. | Checklist | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-07-27 | Not Available | Editable EN | Not Available |
| Prevent Slips and Falls on Icy Surfaces | A campaign poster with tips for walking safely on ice and snow, including wearing footwear with traction, watching for black ice, and how to “walk like a penguin.” | Poster | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-08-03 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls on Stairs | A campaign poster with safe practices for using stairs, including holding the handrail, keeping hands free, avoiding rushing, and reporting hazards. | Poster | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-08-03 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Prevent Slips and Trips with Good Housekeeping | A campaign poster with good housekeeping tips for schools, such as cleaning up spills immediately, securing cords and cables, and keeping walkways clear of clutter. | Poster | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-08-03 | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls by Identifying Hazards | A campaign poster highlighting the top five slip and trip hazards in schools and what workers can do to address and report them. | Poster | Slips, Trips, Falls | 2026-08-03 | Not Available | Not Available |
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