Occupational Health and Safety Act Ontario: A Guide for Employers
- OHSA
Michelle Ann Zoleta, Health & Safety Team Manager
(Last updated )
Michelle Ann Zoleta, Health & Safety Team Manager
(Last updated )
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- What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
- Who does the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act apply to?
- Who is excluded from the Act?
- What is the purpose of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act?
- What are the three rights of workers under OHSA Ontario?
- What role do Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) play in workplace health and safety?
- Who is a certified member of a JHSC?
- What about health and safety representatives?
- What are the general duties of employers under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act?
- What does a competent person mean under the OHSA?
- Basic occupational health and safety awareness training for workers and supervisors
- Workplace violence and harassment
- Toxic substances
- What is a designated substance?
- What is a Section 33 order of the OHSA?
- What should employers do when they receive a Section 33 order?
- Is there scope to appeal a Section 33 order?
- What are the employer’s duties regarding hazardous materials as per the OHSA?
- What if an employer is unable to get a required label or SDS?
- What are the requirements for education of workers?
- How is WHMIS enforced?
- What are the duties of workers under the OHSA?
- How is OHSA Ontario enforced by the Ministry of Labour?
- What are some other things workplace parties must keep in mind about inspections?
- What are the rules around an employer’s notice of compliance with an order?
- Can an inspector’s orders be appealed?
- What are the offences and penalties for non-compliance?
- What other amendments have been made to the Ontario OHSA by the Working for Workers Act, 2022?
- Work refusals
- Do workers have the right to refuse work under OHSA Ontario?
- Can all workers exercise the right to refuse unsafe work?
- What is the procedure to follow in case of a work refusal?
- Can the refused work be offered to another worker?
- On what grounds can a worker refuse work?
- Does the employer have to pay the refusing worker while the MOL investigation is on?
- Can an employer discipline a worker who refuses work?
- Who has the right to stop work?
- What qualify as “dangerous circumstances”?
- Unilateral work stoppage
- Do you need help ensuring your workplace is compliant with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act?