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2014.05.09

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THE EMPLOYERS' EDGE

Ministry of Labour Initiatives

Employers should be aware of recent changes and initiatives from the Ministry of Labour under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”).

Changes to Diving Regulations

As of March 1, 2014 there are two new amendments to the Diving Regulations under the OHSA.  Under Ontario Regulation 629/94 (Diving Operations) they include amendments dealing with the medical examination of Divers and the determination of their fitness to dive.   As well there are changes to the Code for Cables, Slings and Rigging used in diving operations.  They can be reviewed HERE

Training

As mentioned in our previous blog – the health and safety training for workers and supervisors is mandatory as of July 1, 2014.  Free resources for employers are available HERE

Safety Inspections

In the Ministry of Labour’s ongoing regional and provincial inspections the following areas will be the target of safety blitzes by the MOL inspectors:

In Construction – Excavation Hazards in May 2014 and Fall Protection Hazards in July and August 2014; and

In Industrial – New and Young worker training from May to August 2014, Material Handling from September 15 – October 26, 2014 and Machine Guarding November and December 2014.

The lawyers at CCPartners are happy to assist employers with the interpretation of changes to the legislation or where to get assistance to prepare for the upcoming safety inspection blitzes.

Please Note: This blog has been prepared as an informational service for our clients and other interested parties. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, a complete statement of the law or opinion on any subject. Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the content, no one should act upon the information provided without a thorough examination of the law after the facts of a specific situation are fully considered.

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