2011-2012 Inspection Blitz Schedule
May 30, 2011
Each year, inspectors from the Ministry of Labour focus their attention on particular hazards in an effort to improve health and safety and compliance across Ontario. Appearing below is a list of Ministry of Labour inspection blitzes scheduled for the remainder of 2011 and the beginning of 2012.
The list covers multiple hazards and industry sectors. In May alone, inspectors will conduct three blitzes involving the construction, health care and industrial sectors as well as tower crane suppliers.
From 2008 to March 2011, the Ministry of Labour has conducted 25 inspection blitzes focusing on specific hazards across numerous industries. Eleven blitzes have taken place since April 1, 2010 targeting workplace health and safety hazards:
· Fall-related hazards (Industrial sector)
· New and Young Workers (Construction, Industrial and Health Care sectors)
· Mobile Equipment (Mining)
· Heavy and Light Equipment (Construction)
· Personal Protective Equipment (Mining)
· Musculoskeletal Disorders (Construction, Industrial, Mining and Health Care)
In addition, the industrial portion of the MSD blitz contained a component related to falls off ladders that may occur when MSD hazards such as awkward postures or high forces exist.
During the 2010 blitzes, 17,000 orders and 1,000 stop-work orders were issued based on visits to 7,000 workplaces.
2011 Inspection Blitz Schedule
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Focus
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Construction
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Health Care
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Industrial
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Mining
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Specialized Professional Services
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Home Building/
Low Rise Construction
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May
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Tower Crane Suppliers
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May
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May
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New & Young Workers
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May-August
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Diamond Drilling
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June
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Tower Cranes
(GTA/Mississauga only)
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June
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June
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Pits and Quarries, Sand & Gravel Pits (crushing, screening & conveying processes hazards)
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July
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Access Equipment:
• ladders • elevated work platforms • suspended stages
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August
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Personal Protective Equipment
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October
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Underground Mining
(ventilation hazards)
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October
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Infection Control
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November
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Racking and Storage
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November
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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
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February 2012
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Construction Trade Specific
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March 2012
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