[WEBINAR] Employer Duty: Appointing Competent Supervisors under the OHSA
On Sep 10, 2026, join PSHSA for a practical, plain-language webinar focused on helping employers confirm supervisor competency, support supervisors in meeting their OHSA duties, and document the steps taken to protect workers and the organization.
Employers have a legal duty under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to appoint competent supervisors and need to understand who meets the OHSA definition of a supervisor, what competency means, and how to demonstrate due diligence.
Join PSHSA for a practical, plain-language session focused on helping employers confirm supervisor competency, support supervisors in meeting their OHSA duties, and document the steps taken to protect workers and the organization.
What you’ll learn:
- Recognize who qualifies as a supervisor under the OHSA
- Understand the employer’s duty to appoint a competent supervisor
- Support supervisors in meeting Section 27 duties and demonstrating due diligence
- Next steps to strengthen worker protection and organizational due diligence.
- How to access PSHSA consulting, resources, and training supports
Who is this webinar for:
Employers, senior leaders, managers, supervisors, lead hands, JHSC members, and anyone responsible for assigning, overseeing, or supporting supervisory work in Ontario workplaces.
With the MLITSD’s 2026–2027 Internal Responsibility System compliance campaign focused on health and community care, this is a also a great opportunity for those in the health and community care sector to attend and learn more.
Bonus:
To assist organizations, all webinar attendees will receive a discount on PSHSA’s Health and Safety for Leaders course.
When:
Sep 10, 2026 1 – 1:15 PM
