New Naloxone Requirements
Is your company prepared for the new naloxone requirements going into effect June 1st? Workplaces at risk of a worker opioid overdose must provide at least one naloxone kit and training on how to use it. Ontario's Workplace Naloxone Program is currently providing...
MLTSD Alert: SRL-LE Locking Mechanisms
Due to a recent incident, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario released an alert regarding the necessity of frequent testing of self-retracting lifelines. The alert highlights that SRLs may not be suitable for use in some...
Health and Safety Inspections
Do you know what to expect when an inspector from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) visits your workplace? Inspectors might visit in order to: raise awareness of known workplace hazardsadvise workplace parties of their rights,...
National Day of Mourning
Today is Canada's National Day of Mourning, where we remember and honour those who have lost lives or have been injured in the workplace. It is also a day to renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace. Canadian flags on Parliament Hill and at...
National Day of Observance
Well, one year ago today the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. As far as anniversaries go, we’ve certainly had better. The federal government is declaring today a national day of observance to commemorate those who have died...
Ministry Blitzes
From October through to the end of December this year, the Ministry of Labour will be conducting inspection blitzes on musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory hazards in the Construction, Health Care, Industrial and Mining sectors. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)...
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Injuries can develop when the same muscles are used repetitively, or for a long time without adequate rest. Ontario has recently updated its MSD guideline to...
Occupational Exposure Limit (OELs) Updates
Effective January 1, 2018, Regulation 833 (Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents) and O. Reg. 490/09 (Designated Substances) will reflect updates regarding new or revised occupational exposure limits. Amended by O. Reg. 287/17 and O. Reg. 288/17, four...
Working at Heights Training – Deadline Extension Reached!
The working at heights training deadline for experienced workers has been reached. Employers must ensure that all workers who use fall protection on a construction project complete a CPO-approved working at heights training program. The transition period was extended...