New Plain Language Toolkit Helps Workplaces to Spell It Out for Safety
February 11, 2025
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) launched a new plain language toolkit to help workplaces improve the clarity and effectiveness of their health and safety communications.
“Clear communication is essential for workplace safety,” said Anne Tennier, President and CEO of CCOHS. “When workers can easily understand safety instructions and procedures, they are more likely to follow them, reducing the risk of injury or illness.”
The toolkit, titled “Spelling It Out for Safety: A Plain Language Toolkit for Workplaces,” provides practical guidance on how to write and communicate safety information in a way that is easy to understand. The toolkit includes:
- A step-by-step guide to writing in plain language
- Tips on using clear and concise language
- Examples of effective safety communications
- A checklist for reviewing safety documents
The toolkit is available free of charge on the CCOHS website. It is designed to be used by anyone responsible for communicating safety information in the workplace, including safety professionals, supervisors, and workers.
“We encourage all workplaces to use this toolkit to improve the clarity and effectiveness of their safety communications,” said Tennier. “By spelling it out for safety, we can help to create a safer and healthier workplace for everyone.”
About CCOHS
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a national not-for-profit organization that provides information, training, education, and resources to help Canadian workplaces improve their health and safety performance. CCOHS is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act.
New Plain Language Toolkit Helps Workplaces to Spell It Out for Safety
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