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

October is Global Ergonomics Month

Find events and learn more about work-related MSD hazards. Work shouldn’t hurt!

SAWO Consultations

Participate in our consultations and help shape health and safety in Ontario. Register to join the conversation.

Working in the heat

Learn about how to protect yourself from heat-related illness at work

2018-19 Blitz Schedule

Inspections to protect workers’ rights and enhance employers’ awareness

Status of the Occupational Health and Safety Recommendations from the Expert Advisory Panel
Health and Safety Representative Basic Training:
- Basic Program Guideline
- Basic Provider Guideline
Impairment and Workplace Health and Safety

Workplace fatalities have a tremendous impact on families, workplaces and communities.

View Fatalities (Updated April 2018)

Workplace Injury and Fatality Trends in Ontario

September 7, 2018
Mine Worker Injured By Equipment, Company Fined $70,000

August 23, 2018
IKEA Worker Injured by Trolleys, Company Fined $55,000 in Toronto

July 27, 2018
Construction Site Fatality Results in $90,000 Fine for Construction Company

More Court Bulletins

February 6, 2018
Industrial Establishments Regulation Amendment Proposal

August 2, 2017
Occupational Exposure Limit Updates

Health and Safety Partners

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

Threads of Life

Association for workplace tragedy family support.

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