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Ontario keeping workers safe as province reopensThe Ontario government is investing $10.5 million to provide up to 60,000 small businesses across the province with free health and safety training over the next three years. The new Small Business Health and Safety Training Program will improve health and safety awareness to help prevent illnesses and injuries by training health and safety representatives of small businesses on how to keep workers safe in the retail, construction, health care, accommodation and food services, and other sectors. Businesses will also be reimbursed for the time the representatives are away from work. Learn more |
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Ministry announces more investments in various Skills Development Fund initiativesFrom mid-July to mid-August, the Ministry announced over $13 million in funding for Skills Development Fund projects. The projects will benefit thousands of workers and are part of Ontario’s $115-million Skills Development Fund, designed to support fresh ideas for training and skills development that will help the economy recover and prosper. Learn more |
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Ontario’s Second Career program helping workers start new careersThe Ontario government is increasing financial supports available and simplifying the application process for individuals applying to the Second Career program. As the province’s economy begins to reopen, these changes will make it easier for laid-off and unemployed workers to pursue training and start new and better careers. Learn more |
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Ministry consulting on requirements for use of tower cranesOn July 14, the Ministry posted a consultation on the Regulatory Registry for a proposal to modernize and clarify existing requirements relating to the use of tower cranes, as set out in the Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) and O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53/1 of the Act - Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Learn more |
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Mining health & safety regulatory amendment consultations underwayThe Ministry is consulting on changes to Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The proposed changes would increase flexibility, better reflect current technology and reduce regulatory burden, while maintaining or improving worker health and safety. Learn more |
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Additional ministry consultations: Head protection and Notice of Project Requirements The Ministry is consulting to harmonize head protection requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and consulting on a proposal to modernize the Notice of Project Requirements under Ontario Regulation 213/91 - Construction Projects. |
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Chief Prevention Officer releases five-year Occupational Health & Safety StrategyIn line with Ontario’s commitment to preventing injuries, illnesses and fatalities in workplaces, the province has released its next five-year strategy, called Prevention Works. The province is taking an evidence-informed approach to understand how to better protect workers in the future and cultivate a workplace culture of health and safety. Learn more |
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Simplified, streamlined JHSC Certification Program & Provider Standards now in effectAs of June 30, the Chief Prevention Officer has amended the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training Program and Provider Standards to include the requirements of the JHSC Certification Distance Learning Standard. These changes simplify the requirements for new applicants and approved providers, and streamline the administrative and application processes. |
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IHSA: Free presentation on preventing falls in trucking and new safety podcastThe Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) news and updates:
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IWH: Unemployment benefits linked to lower death rates, mentoring project and moreThe Institute for Work and Health (IWH) news and updates:
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PSHSA: Free workplace violence webinars and information about preventing heat stressPublic Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) news and updates:
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WSPS: Free Roadmap to Reopen webinar, info about workplace screening and moreWorkplace Safety & Prevention Service (WSPS) news and updates:
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Court bulletinsView bulletins on recent court decisions that resulted in fines and other penalties under Ontario’s workplace laws. Read more |
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