Most Ontario workplaces fail OSHA compliance not because they ignore safety, but because small gaps build up across equipment, documentation, or supervision.
These gaps turn into violations during a Ministry of Labour inspection, and many employers only discover them when it is too late.
- Typical Gaps Found During On-Site Compliance Audits
- 1. Missing or Outdated Safety Policies
- 2. Incomplete Worker Training Records
- 3. Poor Housekeeping or Physical Hazards
- 4. Lack of Proper Incident Reporting
- 5. Weak Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
- How On-Site Compliance Consulting Helps Your Business
- How This Service Helps You Stay Compliant
- Ready to Ensure Full OHSA Compliance?
Typical Gaps Found During On-Site Compliance Audits
1. Missing or Outdated Safety Policies
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No written health and safety program
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Missing workplace violence and harassment policies
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Outdated emergency response plans
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No annual program review
Health and Safety Program → requires → annual review under OHSA.
2. Incomplete Worker Training Records
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No proof of Working at Heights (construction)
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Expired forklift or equipment certificates
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Missing WHMIS documentation
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Supervisors not meeting competency requirements
Employer → must ensure → worker competency and proof of training.
3. Poor Housekeeping or Physical Hazards
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Blocked exits
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Slippery floors
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Damaged ladders
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Missing machine guards
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Improper storage of materials
Workplace hazard → increases → risk of injury during routine tasks.
4. Lack of Proper Incident Reporting
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No documented process
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No investigation forms
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No tracking of corrective actions
Incident report → supports → root-cause analysis and prevention.
5. Weak Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
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No active Joint Health and Safety Committee
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Missing monthly inspections
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Supervisors not enforcing safe work practices
IRS → forms → foundation of OHSA compliance in Ontario.
How On-Site Compliance Consulting Helps Your Business
A professional OSHA compliance consulting and audit gives you clarity, direction, and a practical roadmap to reach full compliance. You get more than a checklist. You get solutions that fit your operation, your crew, and your equipment.
How This Service Helps You Stay Compliant
1. Identify Hazards Before the MOL Finds Them
A proactive audit helps you fix problems early so you avoid penalties and stop injuries before they occur.
2. Strengthen Your Health and Safety Program
I update or create the policies you need to be compliant, including violence and harassment policies, emergency plans, and worker procedures.
3. Build a Safer, More Productive Workplace
Safer workplaces reduce downtime, worker injuries, and productivity losses.
4. Improve Inspection Readiness
You’ll know exactly what an MOL inspector will look for and how to meet every requirement.
5. Reduce Liabilities & Protect Your Business
Proper documentation, training records, and risk controls help prevent costly fines and legal issues.
6. Get a Clear Compliance Action Plan
You receive a prioritized action list so you know what to fix first, how to fix it, and what must be monitored long term.
Ready to Ensure Full OHSA Compliance?
Get a professional on-site compliance audit that identifies hazards, gaps, and compliance risks before they turn into fines.
