- Content last reviewed: May 2012
Workplace injuries and fatalities can usually be traced to a few root causes that may vary by sector. The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance with health and safety legislation.
These blitzes are announced in advance and results are reported after they are completed. The ministry tracks each sector to determine if the blitzes result in a long-lasting increase in compliance and decrease in injuries.
Blitz Resources
- Inspection Blitz Schedule
- Blitzes by sector: Health Care | Industrial | Mining
2012-2013
| Focus | Date | Details | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| New and Young Worker | May – August 2012 | ||
| Struck by Objects (hazards associated with traffic control during roadwork) |
June 2012 | ||
| Tower Cranes / Mobile Cranes (hoisting hazards) |
July – August 2012 | ||
| Supervisory Engagement in Construction (supervisory responsibilities / training and requirements under Section 14 Reg. 213/91) |
September – October 2012 | ||
| Slips, Trips and Falls (ladder safety and fall protection hazards) |
February – March 2013 |
2011-2012
| Focus | Date | Details | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trade Specific | March 2012 | ||
| Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) | February 2012 | ||
Access Equipment
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August 2011 | ||
| Tower Cranes: Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga and Niagara | June 6 - 30 2011 | ||
| Home Builders/Low-Rise Construction | May 2011 |
2010-2011
| Focus | Date | Details | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal Disorders Blitz | September 15 - November 15 2010 | ||
| Heavy and Light Equipment | June - July 2010 | ||
| Young and New Workers Blitz | May - August 2010 | ||
| Fall Hazards | January - April 2010 |
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