Gain awareness of the current 2024-2025 MLITSD occupational hygiene campaigns, focusing on worker exposures to chemical agents in the workplace and WHMIS training based on the Amended Hazardous Products Regulations. In this session, we will provide a review of requirements under the OHSA and supporting regulations, resources to support compliance, and tips and insights on how to prepare for an inspection during this campaign.

The Ontario Designated Substances Regulation has been around since the 1980s, but some employers have not yet completed their Designated Substances Assessments. Learn about the regulatory framework around the Designated Substance Assessments, the MLITSD guide regarding designated substances in the workplace, applications where designated substances are used in industry today, and some practical tools and approaches to help with the implementation of the assessment.

Consensus can be considered both journey and destination – a process to arrive at a decision and a decision itself. But when, and why, should organizations consider consensus in safety? In this session, we will dive deeper into when consensus is appropriate, the benefits and drawbacks, learn how to apply consensus techniques to optimize collaborative team-based decision-making in a safety context while building trust and strengthening working relationships, and introduce the groundbreaking High Five Consensus Model. This session is appropriate for JHSCs, workplace and policy committees, and for safety leaders in organizations large and small.

Finding the time and resources for safety can be challenging. Not all workplaces have a team or department of safety professionals at the ready to create and implement safety programs. Join Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) as we tackle how to approach workplace safety without a safety department. We will explore how to accomplish legislated safety tasks and best practices to create a safer workplace, and provide simple tools you can add to your workplace safety program.

All workers in Ontario, whether permanent, temporary, or seasonal have important health and safety rights and responsibilities that must be understood. In this session, we will discuss strategies to ensure that all workers joining the workplace to support peak tire changeover seasons fully comprehend and are able to exercise their health and safety rights and responsibilities. We'll emphasize strategies for effectively communicating these rights, including the crucial right to refuse unsafe work, and the importance of following requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operation of tools and equipment. By prioritizing education and empowerment to report safety concerns, participants will leave equipped to uphold a culture where every worker confidently prioritizes their safety and well-being.

Like Canada, your workforce is diverse. Your employees may include new Canadians, temporary foreign workers, or others with English as their second language. In this 45-minute session, our safety experts will provide tips on overcoming language barriers in your workplace. We’ll also connect you with new multilingual resources that can help your workers understand common hazards in the manufacturing sector.

Lay the foundation for successful OHS program implementation with Plan-Do-Check-Act. Using an Incident Investigation Program case study, we will equip you with practical tools and knowledge to navigate the implementation process. From blueprints to dream home, you’ll leave with the skills to build an effective, lasting safety program.

Service and hospitality sectors across Ontario are experiencing growing threats of workplace violence and harassment, such as uncivil, disrespectful, and abusive behaviours. This session will discuss why these behaviours are on the rise and how to effectively de-escalate individuals using an approach of caring, understanding and validating. We will explore how employers can create a comprehensive program and equip workers with the necessary skills to manage violence in the workplace.

This strategy aims not only to prevent violence and harassment, but also to create a safer environment for employees, emphasizing the importance of a psychologically safe workplace. Participants will be provided with a number of free resources to either begin implementing a workplace violence and harassment program in their workplace, or to expand and improve existing initiatives.

Are materials safely handled in your workplace? The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is conducting a Material Handling campaign in the industrial sector from April 1st, 2024, to March  31st, 2025. This webinar will provide an update on the campaign including valuable information on what inspectors are observing in workplaces and order written to ensure you are in compliance.