Ontario’s Ministry of Labour just announced that as of April 1, 2015, a new training requirement will be mandatory for workers that perform travel restraint system, fall restricting system, fall arrest system, safety net, work belt, or safety belt. Working at Heights Program Standard is the new training program designed to prevent injuries and fatalities Read more
A progress report has been released on the ongoing Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Review, conducted by Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer (CPO). The review was established to provide safety recommendations that mining industry employers must take note of. The review process will: assess current and emerging occupational health and safety issues in the mining sector Read more
Recently, the Ontario Ministry of Labour launched an advertising campaign designed to better inform workers of their rights under the following Acts: Employment Standards Pay Equity Occupational Health and Safety Labour Relations The mass campaign is designed to ensure vulnerable workers understand and have access to information covered in the Acts. Did you know? Employees Read more
Ontario Canada Labour Law Compliance Alert: Promoting Safer and Healthier Ontario Canada Workplaces. Back in 2010 an Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) recommended basic health and safety awareness training programs for all Ontario workplaces. Based on the findings the Ministry of Labour proposes to introduce new regulations requiring employers to ensure Read more
