Learn what to expect from provincial health and safety inspection initiative
You’re invited to attend a free mining webinar, “How to prepare for Ontario workplace inspections on hazardous materials training and worker exposures to chemical agents,” on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30 am ET.
Co-hosted by Workplace Safety North (WSN) and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Ministry), the webinar focuses on exposure to chemical agents and the amended Hazardous Product Regulation.
Workplace Hazardous Material Information Sheets (WHMIS) training and legislation will be discussed as it applies to the mining industry.
Occupational illnesses can result from short or long-term exposure to hazardous chemical agents in the workplace. Control measures to prevent these exposures will help lower the risk of workers developing an occupational illness.
Discussion topics
- Overview and rationale
- Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
- Inspection areas of focus
- Resource information
Between July 2, 2024, and March 31, 2025, the Ministry will conduct inspections focused on WHMIS training based on the amended Hazardous Products Regulations and worker exposure to chemical agents in the workplace. Inspectors will be issuing requirements and orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Reg. 833 and other applicable regulations.
Get an overview of the upcoming workplace safety inspection initiatives happening in 2024 and 2025, including WHMIS training, exposure to chemicals, and hazardous products.
Help make your workplace safer and register today!
