OHSA

The poster summarizes workers’ health and safety rights and responsibilities and the responsibilities of employers and supervisors.

The Ontario government is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

Years ago, we acted for a subcontractor who found himself on the receiving end of charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

"We as a landscape company have allowed employees to wear shorts in the summer."

The Ministry of Labour will visit workplaces that employ young and new workers.

It is worth revisiting, and focusing in more detail on the “due diligence defence.”

As we embark on a great season, we must not forget our obligation to operate safe businesses.

The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace), 2009, comes into effect on June 15, 2010.

Regulations require that a worker wear and use the protective clothing and equipment necessary to protect against hazards.

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers against workplace violence comes into law on June 10, 2010.