Every year, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) launches targeted compliance initiatives and inspection campaigns in specific sectors. These campaigns are not only about enforcing laws—they aim to raise awareness, educate workplaces, and ultimately protect workers…
Ensuring workplace safety is crucial for compliance and employee well-being. Regular workplace site safety inspections and audits can identify hazards and improve safety standards. Here are five signs that indicate your workplace may need a safety audit. 1. Increased Incident…
Ontario is raising the bar for workplace washroom standards. In 2024, Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, introduced significant changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), targeting washroom facility requirements for employers and constructors on construction projects.…
Fit for duty is an essential component of health and safety on any construction site. In an industry that already poses high risks, ensuring that each worker is mentally and physically prepared for the day can prevent accidents, injuries, and…
In the world of health and safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in safeguarding workers from hazards that can lead to serious injuries or illnesses. Whether it’s a hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, or respiratory protection, PPE…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about mental health and offer support to those struggling in silence. While the construction industry is known for building our roads, bridges, and homes, it faces a less visible,…
Understanding the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): Keeping Workers Safe Since 1979, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) has been the cornerstone of workplace safety in the province. With significant updates in 1990, this vital legislation…
A worker fell from a second-storey level through an opening that should have had a guardrail to protect workers from injury.
The Ontario government has hired over 100 new occupational health and safety inspectors to support business inspection campaigns, and help ensure employees, businesses and the public are protected.
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day - a day to highlight the success and leadership of women around the world and acknowledge the work that lies ahead towards achieving full gender equality.