Hon. Kevin Flynn – Minister of Labour
Ontario has established an advisory group to assist the government in the development and implementation of a Construction Health and Safety Action Plan.
As set out in the Ministry of Labour 2014-15 mandate letter, the Action Plan will strengthen workplace injury and illness prevention for construction workers across the province.
The members of the advisory group – which include an equal number of labour and employer representatives — will work with Parliamentary Assistant Mike Colle and the province’s Chief Prevention Officer on finding best ways to:
- Increase the commitment to health and safety in construction workplaces
- Enhance training for workers in the construction sector
- Work with other enforcement authorities and municipalities to improve safety
- Build an awareness about construction health and safety among young people
- Encourage effective supervision of construction workers
- Ensure legislation and regulations are better understood by the construction sector
- Ensure effective consumer outreach strategies
The work of the advisory group will build on actions that the government is already taking to improve safety for construction workers including new mandatoryWorking at Heights Training Standard
View archived webcast:
Ontario Appoints New Chief Prevention Officer
Ontario Making Progress to Ensure Inclusive Education System
Ontario Workers Receive First Paycheques with New Minimum Wage
Ontario’s Minimum Wage to Rise to $14 on January 1
Ontario Creating Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs