Changes to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that will strengthen protections for workers from workplace violence and address workplace harassment are coming on June 15, 2010. These define workplace violence and harassment and describe employer duties, and will apply to all workplaces covered by the OHSA. Click here to download a fact sheet on protecting your workers from workplace violence and harassment.
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week begins Sunday, May 2, 2010, and runs until Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Every year, health and safety advocates and organizations across North America mark NAOSH Week by promoting awareness of workplace health and safety through local, provincial, and national events.
During NAOSH Week, organizations can learn more about workplace health and safety by participating in or sponsoring health and safety events such as training sessions, contests and community events.
The initiative is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with North-American partners in Mexico and the United States.
The Canadian Launch of NAOSH Week 2010 will be held on Monday, May 3, in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Resources are available from the Ministry of Labour to assist employers and workers in learning about safe workplace practices.
Getting Started on Prevention [ PDF | 484 KB ], developed by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), is an online booklet that offers health and safety information for business owners and managers.
Look for more resources on the WSIB website – including a brief, 10-question checklist about workplace health and safety.
For more information, visit the NAOSH website
