Hazards & Operations that Require Special OHS Training
The OHS laws impose 2 kinds of safety training requirements. The first is a general requirement that employers provide whatever training workers need to do their jobs safely. The second […]
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Notice of Projects for Construction Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province
OHS laws require written notice before undertaking potentially hazardous construction projects. Construction sites are among the most dangerous. Work injury rates higher for construction than in most other industries; and the […]
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The Top 5 Workplace Summer Safety Hazards (and What You Can Do About Them)
It's time for warm weather, long weekends, and backyard cookouts. But the summer season also brings unique workplace hazards. Staying safe during the hot weather means understanding and managing the risks. […]
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Workplace Fatigue Risk Management System Game Plan
While workplace fatigue has been around as long as workplaces have existed, the problem has assumed a new urgency. Labour shortages and rising wages are creating intense pressure on workers […]
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Fatigue Management Policy
BENEFITS Worker fatigue may not seem like a workplace safety issue but it is. For example, fatigue can lead to safety incidents because exhausted workers may have slowed reaction times or […]
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Whom To Call To Report a Spill or Discharge
Every jurisdiction has an “emergency spill hotline” that you can call to report a spill or release of a hazardous substance. Here’s where to report such incidents in each part […]
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Spring Cleaning: Out With The Old COVID-19 Regulations
On April 14, 2022, the Ontario Government filed O. Reg 346/22: Revoking Various Regulations, which, effective April 27, 2022, will revoke almost all remaining COVID-19-related regulations and orders under the Reopening Ontario […]
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Key Trends In Arbitration Awards Pertaining To Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
Since late fall 2021, we have seen a steady flow of arbitration awards emerge in Ontario and British Columbia that consider issues relating to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in the […]
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Time Limits for an OHS Prosecution – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Ontario, the Maritimes and Quebec have the longest time window for prosecution As with other kinds of legal proceedings, the government has only a limited amount of time to prosecute […]
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COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: Early Employer Successes In Round Two
A number of arbitration awards dealing with COVID-19 vaccination policies were released in late 2021 and early 2022. While most of these policies were upheld, it remained to be seen […]
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OHS Hazard Identification & Assessment – Know the Laws of Your Province
All jurisdictions require hazard assessment, but federal regulations are the most detailed. OHS laws require employers to perform hazard identification and assessment, typically as part of an OHS program. Federal OHS […]
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Pay No Attention To The Blinking Red Light: Employee Monitoring Laws Announced In Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022. Among other things, this proposed legislation would require employers to adopt disclosure practices related to employee monitoring. […]
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Ontario Bill 88 Increases OHS Penalties, Requires Naloxone Kits
The 4 things Ontario OHS coordinators must know about Bill 88. Newly passed Ontario employment legislation, Bill 88, aka, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, makes significant changes to the OHS […]
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Ontario Removing Masking Requirement On March 21 In Most Settings And Ending All COVID-19 Public Health Measures On April 27
On March 1, 2022, Ontario moved to the Roadmap Exit Step, as amended. We provided a summary of the restrictions that were eliminated on that date and those that would continue to exist. On […]
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More New Requirements On The Horizon For Ontario Employers
On February 24, 2022, the Ontario government announced it would be introducing legislation requiring large employers to "tell their workers if, how and why" they are being monitored electronically. This […]
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New Ontario Law Requires Employers to Adopt Digital Monitoring Policies
January 1, 2023 is the deadline to get your policy in place. Like many employers, your company may rely on the use of GPS, cell phone and other digital technologies to […]
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Driver GPS Monitoring Policy
Ontario employers that use GPS, cell phone or other digital technology to monitor their workers must adopt a written policy describing the technology and how it’s used by January 1, […]
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Bill 88, Working For Workers Act, 2022: Ontario Introducing More Changes For Employers
In a lead up to the upcoming provincial election, the Ontario legislature is busy again introducing significant changes to employment related legislation. On February 28, 2022, Ontario introduced Bill 88, […]
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Proposed Ontario Legislation Mandating Decision Timelines In Regulated Professions
On February 25, 2022, the Ontario Legislature introduced Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022. We discussed Bill 88's proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41, and […]
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A Cross-Canada Overview Of Covid Sick Leave Entitlements
The COVID-19 global pandemic has prompted many governments around the world to revisit employee sick leave protections. Employers in Canada, as in other parts, continue to face the unique challenge […]
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…Introducing Electronic Monitoring Legislation, A First Of Its Kind
On February 28, the Ontario government tabled Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which, if passed, would enact the Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act, 2022 and make amendments to the Employment Standards […]
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Safety of Excavations Work – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Excavation & Trench Shoring Rules Across Canada FEDERAL (1) Employer must mark location of all underground pipes, cables and conduits in the area where the excavation work is to be done before […]
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Excavations Safety Policy
Here’s a policy template you can use to ensure that excavations work at your site is carried out safely and in compliance with OHS requirements. Note: Because OHS regulations vary […]
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Ontario Introduces Bill 88: Legislation Mandating Electronic Monitoring Policies And Workplace Naloxone Kits And Increasing Fines Under The OHSA
Bottom Line On February 28, 2022, the Ontario Legislature introduced Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022. In addition to the enactment of the Digital Platform Workers Rights Act, 2022 (which will be analyzed […]
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More Mandatory Policies For Ontario Employers
Electronic Monitoring Policy On February 24, 2022, the provincial government announced that it intends to introduce new legislation within a few weeks that will require employers to inform their workers if […]
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Disconnecting From Work
Disconnecting From Work: Ontario Updates Its Guide To The Employment Standards Act, 2000 Ontario's Working for Workers Act, 2021 ("WWA") received Royal Assent on December 2, 2021. Among other things, the WWA amended […]
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