Video Clips of the Announcement Ministry of Labour Province Committed to Ensuring Safe and Healthy Workplaces Toronto, ON – March 6, 2018 The province has appointed Ron Kelusky as Ontario’s new Chief Prevention Officer (CPO), continuing the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. Prior to his appointment as the CPO, Mr. Kelusky was […]
Health and Safety
Ontario Taking Action To Protect Drill Rig Operators
Ontario Taking Action To Protect Drill Rig Operators 12/09/2015 – Toronto, ON Ontario has passed amendments under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to strengthen the health and safety of workers on construction projects, including new requirements for operating rotary foundation drill rigs. Rotary foundation drill rigs are used for boring holes in soil in […]
Ontario Creates Construction Health and Safety Advisory Group
Toronto – May 21, 2015 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. […]