Human Resources Legislative Update

Fall 2012 Safety Blitzes Announced by Ontario Government

Human Resources Legislative Update

Fall 2012 Safety Blitzes Announced by Ontario Government

Date: August 22, 2012

The Ontario government has announced the launch of four targeted safety blitzes at workplaces across the province this Fall. The planned blitzes will focus on:

  • supervision at construction sites (September and October);
  • machine guarding hazards and repetitive strain injuries in manufacturing and industrial workplaces (October and November);
  • infection prevention and control in health care workplaces (October and November); and
  • transfer of ore in underground mines (November and December).

During the blitzes, Ministry of Labour inspectors will check on the following;

  • the condition and maintenance of safety equipment;
  • worker training;
  • the use of safety equipment; and
  • other potential health and safety hazards to help prevent workplace injuries.