Prevention
- Content last reviewed: May 2012
We are ALL responsible — employers, supervisors and workers — for preventing workplace illness and injury. Get involved now! Your search for workplace health and safety information starts right here…
Podcast
MOL Now Leads The Quest For Safer Workplaces
As of April 1, 2012, the Ministry of Labour has assumed responsibility for coordinating workplace injury and illness prevention strategies and activity throughout Ontario. Listen as Ontario’s first Chief Prevention Officer, George Gritziotis, tells MOL communications director Tom Zach about his vision for safer Ontario workplaces.
Resources
- Certification Standards
[490 Kb] - Approved providers for Basic Certification Training
- Expert Advisory Panel: Report and Recommendations
- Chief Prevention Officer: Biography
Consultations
The Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety recommended the development of awareness materials for supervisors of front-line workers.
The Ministry has developed a draft workbook and employer guide, which is now posted for public consultation until June 29, 2012.
News
March 30, 2012
JHSC Certification Training
Effective April 1, 2012, the Chief Prevention Officer has authority related to Joint Health and Safety Committee certification training.
March 22, 2012
Ministry of Labour Prevention Council
The application deadline has passed and information about the new council will be posted when available.
January 12, 2012
Health and Safety Outlook 2012: One-on-one with the safety chief 
Part One | Part Two
Source: Canadian Occupational Safety
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December 16, 2011
Ontario’s First Chief Prevention Officer to Spearhead Improvements to Worker Health and Safety
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