Health and Safety

All workers have the right to return home each day safe and sound.

Preventing work-related illness and injury is the most important job at any workplace. Explore this website for prevention tips and contact one of our Health and Safety Association partners.

Safe At Work Ontario is the Ministry of Labour strategy to protect workers’ health and safety on the job. The ministry enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Spotlight

Mobile Equipment In Underground Mines

Mobile Equipment In Underground Mines

A Ministry of Labour inspector visits an underground mine to talk about safety practices around mobile equipment.

Inspection blitzes

Inspection Blitzes

Two blitzes begin on May 1: safety for new and young workers and excavation hazards in construction.

Video Contest Winners

And The Winners Are…

Watch the winning videos of the "It's Your Job" Ontario secondary school contest.

Supervisor Training Products

Supervisor Training Products

The 'Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps' workbook and employer guide are now available.

Our Partners

Partners

The ministry works closely with its partners to protect worker’s health and safety on the job. Meet our partners