We are committed to providing you with the information and resources you need to keep employees and customers healthy and safe. As such we have identified some appropriate resources to answer any questions and concerns you may have about SARS.
Please contact these organizations or visit their Web sites for the information you need.
Toronto Public Health Web site provides a variety of information in six different languages
Phone: 416-338-0338
Information available includes: Important Facts for Toronto Businesses; Hand Washing; Bleach and Water for Disinfecting; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (infection risks, symptoms, etc.)
In addition, WSIB has issued a position statement about SARS coverage and benefits under the Act. They advise that enquiries concerning claims issues related to SARS should be directed to the Occupational Disease and Survivor Benefits Program.
Ministry of Health
For general information about SARS, call INFOline at 1-888-668-4636 (TTY 1-800-387-5559).
If you have symptoms of SARS, call your Public Health Unit or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 (TTY 1-866-797-0007).
That when move or lifting objects you should reduce the vertical distance between the origin and the destination of the object.