In a Flash | Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act June 28, 2018 On July 1, 2018, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 will come into force to repeal and replace the Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015 and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. This article highlights new obligations faced
In a Flash | Changes to Set Fines for OHSA Violations
Pursuant to Part I of the Provincial Offences Act, Ministry of Labour Inspectors are authorized to issue tickets and summonses for minorOccupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) infractions. Tickets are subject to a set or predetermined fine and function the
In a Flash | Workplace Inspection Blitzes Anticipated
The Ontario Ministry of Labour recently released details concerning its enforcement plans for the remainder of 2018 and 2019, which focus on ensuring that employers are complying with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Monthly MoL Report – April 2018
See report here: Sharp_20180404_115052
In a Flash | Breaking Health and Safety Laws Could Be Manslaughter
On March 1, 2018, the Court of Quebec found excavation contractor, Sylvain Fournier, guilty of manslaughter under the Criminal Code. In convicting Mr. Fournier, the court found that he had committed an “unlawful act” by not complying with provincial health
In a Flash | Suncor’s Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Remains on Hold – Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Decision
In a recent decision, 2018 ABCA 75, the Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, in which the lower Court granted an injunction sought by Unifor, Local 707A (the “Union”) preventing Suncor
IHSA 2-Minute News February 2018
2-Minute News IHSA Safety Talk: Hand protection Basic Auditing Principles now available via E-Learning IHSA’s Internal Auditor Conference Training spotlight: Suspended Access Equipment – Planners IHSA initiates review of 2014 Electrical Utility Safety Rules IHSA Safety Talk: Hand protection The best
MOL February Report
MOL REPORT TO LABOUR-MANAGEMENT NETWORK – JANUARY 2018 MEETING MOL Report to LM 2018 February Provincial Coordinator’s Comments At our recent Safe at Work Ontario (SAWO) consultations, I had the opportunity to engage in some really interesting dialogue about risk, data and
Employment Standards Presentation Calendar
As part of the Ministry of Labour’s ongoing commitment to educate employees and employers on their rights and obligations, the ministry has partnered with organizations across Ontario to provide seminars on the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), with a special focus on recent
MOL REPORT TO LABOUR-MANAGEMENT NETWORK – JANUARY 2018 MEETING
Ministry of Labour’s latest monthly report to the Provincial Labour Management Health and Safety Committee (PLMHSC). You will note there were 18 fatalities in the construction industry 2017 versus 14 in 2016. That metric is headed in the wrong direction.