Ontario

Ontario’s primary industries include manufacturing, finance, technology, and natural resources. Manufacturing spans various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals, contributing significantly to the provincial economy. Finance and technology thrive in urban centers like Toronto, with a booming financial district and a growing tech industry known as the “Silicon Valley of the North.” Natural resources like mining, forestry, and agriculture also play a role, particularly in regions outside major cities. Working conditions vary widely: manufacturing and tech offer diverse roles in urban settings, while natural resource industries often involve physically demanding work, especially in mining and forestry. Ontario’s economic diversity provides a wide range of job opportunities with varying skill sets and working environments.

Important Dates:
Mar. 31 – workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline (Schedule 1 employers)

Month In Review – Ontario

LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Transportation Safety Sep 29: That’s the deadline

OHS Policy Statement (Ontario Version)

OHS laws require all companies to have an OHS policy,

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist ? Ontario

The duty to post notices, information and other materials at

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Blue Box Recycling Program Changes Take Effect in Ontario

The 8 things EHS coordinators in Ontario need to know about the new Blue Box requirements.

Lessons from Ontario Arbitration on JHSC Reprisal and Worker Protections

Case Summary A food plant fired the worker co-chair of the JHSC for falsely telling workers that [...]

Lessons from Ontario Arbitration on Patient Abuse Termination and the Gaps in Workplace Violence Protocols

Case Summary It’s a nightmarish situation. A distraught mom brings her 7-year-old child kicking and [...]

Closing the Gap Before Disaster: A Safety Manager’s Game Plan for Near-Miss Reporting in Canada

Walk into almost any workplace—from a pulp mill in British Columbia to a construction site in [...]

OHS Fines Scorecard (August 15 to September 15)

OHS fines volume and amounts were down but will likely pick up again in the fall.

A Cautionary Tale For Farm Succession Planning: Metske v Metske, 2025 ONCA 418

The Court of Appeal for Ontario's recent decision in Metske v Metske provides an important lesson [...]

Worker Reprisal Protections Under OHS Laws – Know The Laws of Your Province

OHS laws of all jurisdictions ban employers and their agents from taking or threatening [...]

Powered Mobile Equipment Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Powered mobile equipment like forklifts, agricultural tractors, aerial lift platforms, excavators [...]

Lockout/Tagout Audits: Closing the Gaps Before They Cost You

If you ask any seasoned safety manager which piece of equipment worries them most, the answer often [...]

Preparing for the Influx of Psychological Damage Claims

Ten years ago, most safety managers would have been caught off guard if you’d suggested they might [...]

Compliance Alert: Ontario to Become First Province to Require AEDs in the Workplace ​ ​

The 8 things OHS coordinators need to know to comply with the new OHS AEDs requirements for [...]

“Out of The Line of Fire”: Managing Struck By Hazards Before They Manage You

Two recent B.C. fatalities underscore a persistent truth about safety: you can do a hundred things [...]

OHS Fines Scorecard (July 15 to August 15)

After a frantic July, OHS fine volume and amounts levelled off in August.

Portable Power Tools Safety OHS Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Portable power tools like drills, grinders, nail guns, wrenches, chainsaws, and sanders are a [...]

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