Ontario’s workplace health and safety legislation is anchored on the principle of the internal responsibility system—meaning that everyone in the workplace has rights and responsibilities. The law sets minimum standards and expects employers, supervisors and workers to work together to create a safe and healthy environment.
Workplaces with 20+ employees must have a joint health and safety committee (JHSC) comprised of at least one management representative and one worker representative. The worker representative must be selected by the workforce. Workplaces with fewer than 20 employees must have a health and safety representative. Two JHSC members (one management and one worker) must be certified, which involves training in health and safety law assessment, and control of hazards. Consider Certification training for others in your workplace as well. This could include supervisory, maintenance and human resources personnel, health and safety representatives, or owners/CEOs looking for basic “how do I start” information.
WSPS has resources to help with legislative compliance. Please refer to the Topics and Hazards page for additional information.
Other resources include:
Information Services
Contact the Information Centre for your free package containing MOL court bulletins, journal articles and other relevant resources.
Subscribe to Network News, for workplace health and safety news, prosecutions, alerts and updates.
Products
e-Learning:
Training:
Consulting Services
Contact WSPS for more information on the above and additional services to meet your needs at 905-614-1400 or 1-800-494-9777.
Regional Conferences & Events
Our health and safety conferences and events throughout Ontario provide excellent opportunities for networking and learning on key topics. Visit Partners in Prevention for more information on our upcoming line-up.