Providing client-focused solutions is the key to eliminating workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the Government, Municipal and Public Safety Sector.
Headed by Director Patricia Clausen and a team of regional experts, Patricia and her team serve the Government, Municipal and Public Safety sector to provide health and safety training services.
Improving occupational health and safety is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario. An important supporting factor is ensuring Ontario workers are trained and provided with current access to information, education and training options. The Government, Municipal team are working to provide municipal operations teams with resources and training to prevent and manage the new wave of workplace health and safety issues along with course options for new regulations and standards.
Working at Heights
As of April 1, 2015 employers must ensure that certain workers complete a working at heights training program that has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer. Only an approved training provider can deliver working at heights training for those workers who work under the construction regulations. Learn More
WHMIS – The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) is Changing
What does this mean? GHS is an internationally consistent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information through labels and safety data sheets. The implementation of GHS will mean that all workplaces will have consistent hazard information. The intent of GHS is to help facilitate trade by eliminating multiple classification systems as well as enhance protection of human health by using standard messaging. Using the GHS classification system, WHMIS 1988 will become WHMIS 2015.
You Still Have Time
WHMIS 2015, is expected to be implemented between December 2014 and June 2015. There will be a period of transition following implementation. Learn More
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Director, Prevention, Engagement and Retention Government, Municipal and Public Safety
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Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Government, Municipal & Public Safety Fast Facts
- Small Business Resources and Templates
Topics
Free Webinars
- Addressing Responsive Behaviours Webinar
- Effective Joint Health and Safety Committees: Road to Success Webinar
- Effective Multi-Site Joint Health and Safety Committee Webinar
- Health & Safety Roles & Responsibilities – 5 Steps to an Effective OHS Program Webinar
- Implication of Bill 18
- Radon Awareness and Prevention Act Webinar
- WHMIS 2015 – Moving to Global Harmonized System (GHS) from WHMIS
Fast Facts
- Young Worker Orientation
- 7-Step Assessment for New & Young Workers
- New Worker Health and Safety Checklist
Tools
- WHMIS 2015 eLearning
- Asbestos Awareness eLearning
- Handbook for Municipal Traffic Control Persons
- Mandatory Supervisor Awareness Training eLearning
For your reference, the 2019-2020 Inspection Blitz Schedule can be found on the Ministry of Labour website.
Other Resources