The amended legislation gives powers to, in this case, two newly created positions of Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and the Prevention Council. These new positions will provide them and the Ministry of Labour (MOL) the power to enact certain rules,…
Across Canada in both Federal and provincial jurisdictions, health and safety requirements are regulated through acts and regulations. Compliance is monitored by the Ministry of Labour and a range of specialized agencies, police forces, boards and commissions assist the ministry…
Across Canada in both Federal and provincial jurisdictions, health and safety requirements are regulated through acts and regulations. Compliance is monitored by the Ministry of Labour and a range of specialized agencies, police forces, boards and commissions assist the ministry…
Following the publication of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety in December 2010 – The Dean Report, Bill 160, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 was drafted to address its recommendations. On May 18 Bill 160…
Every year on April 28th OSG holds a candle lit ceremony to commemorate those who have lost their lives to workplace illness or accidents. This year our staff, colleagues and members of London city council including Sandy White and Mayor Joe…
Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety published in December 2010, sometimes referred to a ‘The Tony Dean Report, Bill 160, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 was drafted to address those recommendations.…
Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety published in December 2010 Bill 160 (the Dean Report), Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 is expected to pass into law later this year.…
As an employer, it’s essential that you keep your workers safe. Numerous unforeseen accidents can occur in any work environment, and it’s your legal responsibility to plan for the unexpected. Failing to devise an effective system to ensure the health…
The Ontario Ministry of Labour recently announced the results of its Fall 2010 Musculoskeletel Disorders (MSD) workplace inspection blitz. MSD accounts for 44% of all lost time claim and lost days, and 41% of all lost time injury claims filed with the…