Health and Safety Trainer Ontario Requirements & More
Who Can Become a Health and Safety Trainer in Ontario? A health and safety trainer in Ontario can be an employer, supervisor, safety professional or experienced employee who has the knowledge and instructional ability needed to teach a particular workplace safety subject. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) does not require every workplace […]
Ontario Workplace Safety Compliance Checklist & Common Gaps
An Ontario workplace safety compliance checklist helps employers identify gaps in their health and safety policies, worker training, hazard controls, inspections and records before those gaps contribute to an injury or a Ministry of Labour inspection finding. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers must meet applicable workplace safety duties, provide appropriate […]
PPE Requirements & Regulations in Ontario Workplace
PPE Requirements in Ontario Personal protective equipment protects workers when a workplace hazard cannot be eliminated or adequately controlled through other measures. Depending on the work, PPE may include safety glasses, face shields, protective footwear, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, fall-protection equipment or respiratory protection. Ontario does not prescribe one […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ontario: OHSA Requirements & Prevention
A look into musculoskeletal disorders in Ontario.
How To Read A WHMIS Safety Data Sheet (SDS) In Canada?
How do you read an SDS? To read a Safety Data Sheet, first match it to the product you are using. Check Section 1 for identification, then Section 2 for hazards. Before starting work, review Section 7 for handling and storage and Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protective equipment. Canadian […]
Arc Flash Training in Ontario: Requirements, Roles & CSA Z462
Arc flash training helps workers recognize electrical hazards and understand the precautions required for their assigned tasks. Ontario employers must provide instruction and supervision that protect workers from the hazards they encounter. The scope of electrical safety training therefore depends on what a worker does and the equipment involved. ontario.ca An electrician investigating a […]
Reporting Workplace Incidents in Ontario: Employer Requirements
Learning from experience.
List Of OHSA Violations in Ontario Workplaces & How to Prevent
Every year, Ontario workplaces receive thousands of Ministry of Labour orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Most of these orders are not complex or unexpected. They come from the same repeat issues across construction, industrial, warehousing, and commercial environments. Missing fall protection. Poor supervision. Incomplete training records. Unsafe equipment. Inadequate worker protection. […]
First Aid Kit Requirements in Ontario Workplaces 2026 Guide
A workplace first aid kit in Ontario must match the number of workers employed on a shift at that location. Employers covered by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Act must follow Regulation 1101. The regulation establishes minimum requirements for first aid supplies, trained personnel, station locations, inspection records and first aid treatment records. […]
Who Needs JHSC Training in Ontario? (Employer Requirements)
If you are running a business in Ontario, one question comes up quickly once your team grows: Do we need JHSC training, or not yet? This is where many employers get it wrong. Some assume safety training is optional. Others delay it until an inspection forces the issue. The reality is more […]