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100 Health and Safety Inspectors Have Recently GraduatedMore than 100 new health and safety inspectors graduated in September and are visiting workplaces in construction, industrial and health care settings. With the support of provincial offences officers, the inspectors have been deployed to help educate workers and businesses about the newly launched vaccine certificate. Learn more |
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Launch of Workplace Safety Builder ToolAs an employer, it is important to have a plan for how you will help to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries in your workplace. Using this tool can help you to think through some of the COVID-19 risks in your workplace. You will then choose the actions you are taking to make your workplace safer. Access the tool |
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Ontario Announces the Extension of the COVID-19 Period to January 1, 2022In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government made a regulation that changed certain Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules during the “COVID-19 period.” This regulation has been amended to extend the COVID-19 period to January 1, 2022. During this period:
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Ontario Providing Additional Investment into Skills Development FundThe Ontario government is providing an additional $83 million towards the Skills Development Fund to help support ground-breaking training projects that upskill workers and prepare job seekers for meaningful work in their communities. The government is accepting proposals for the second round of funding and is expanding its eligibility to allow an even wider range of organizations to apply, helping give more people the training needed to fill the shortage of skilled workers in Ontario. Learn more |
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Small Business Day WebinarThe Small Business Webinar will be an educational and supportive session targeting small business owners and/or associations. The webinar will focus on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing tools and resources to make occupational health and safety (OHS) easier for small businesses. We will also provide an opportunity for small businesses to ask questions about our programs or tools, including: Workplace Safety Plan Builder Tool, Health and Safety Representative Program and Health and Safety Excellence Program. Register now |
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COVID-19 webinars: Information for employers & workers about ESA and OHSAAttend our webinar to learn more about employer obligations and employee rights under the Employment Standards Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as they relate to COVID-19. Learn more |
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Ontario Providing Financial Relief to EmployersOntario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is cutting premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in premiums since 2018 to $2.4 billion. In addition, the government is intending to introduce legislation that, if passed, would allow for a significant portion of the WSIB’s current reserve, currently valued at $6.1 billion, to be distributed to safe employers. This proposed change would help employers cope with the impacts of COVID-19. Learn more |
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IHSA: Top 10 Causes of Workers Falling from Heights in Residential ConstructionInfrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) news and updates:
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IWH: policy briefing and webinar tackle work-related COVID issuesNews and updates from the Institute for Work and Health (IWH):
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OHCOW: Occ-tober Symposia, Silica Control Tool Pilot Project, and Office Ergonomics Reference GuideOccupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. news and updates:
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PSHSA: Onsite training, 5-Star Safety Trainer Award, Annual Report and Strategic PlanPublic Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) news and updates:
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WSN: Free workplace mental health webinars and resourcesWorkplace Safety North (WSN) news and updates:
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WSPS: Vaccination passport requirements, COVID eye protection, Small Biz podcast and website updateWorkplace 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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