Pocket Ontario OH&S Act & Regulation 2023 (Consolidated Edition)

The 2023 Edition of the Pocket Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations (Consolidated Edition) reflects all legislative amendments gazetted up to January 21, 2023.

NEW THIS YEAR

Legislative and Regulatory Changes:

• Updates to penalty provisions under the OHSA:
  • as of July 1, 2022, the maximum fine for directors or officers of corporations is $1,500,000.
  • the maximum fine is $500,000 for all other individuals.
  • a list of aggravating factors that courts will consider is included.
  • the limitation period for commencing a prosecution is increased from one year to two years.
• Naloxone kits are required in certain high-risk workplaces.
• New requirements for Disconnecting from Work and Electronic Monitoring policies.
• JHSC Training Standards – Five-Year Review.
• Amendments to the Industrial Establishments Regulation, plus Guidelines.

The Regulatory Update Also Includes:

• A review of proposed regulatory changes under consideration including mining, tower cranes, NOP requirements for construction projects, head protection requirements, consultation on OELs and modernization of First Aid Regulations.
• A review of important legislative changes that occurred in 2021 and prior years, including O. Reg. 420/21, which came into force in mid-2021.
• Select case summaries of OH&S prosecutions in 2022, including fines as high as $300,000.
• Discussion of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplaces.
• Review of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) tools to help businesses develop a Workplace Safety Plan.
• A review of work refusals, including the duty to report a work refusal and relevant procedures.

The commentary has been reviewed, updated, and enhanced for the 2023 Edition, including a revised Regulatory Update and Compliance section, OH&S Workplace Inspection Initiatives and Reports, Ticketable Offences and Set Fines, Accident/Incident Reporting, Effective Workplace Inspections, Emergency Procedures, Posting Requirements, Due Diligence Checklist, and OH&S Organizations and Resources. The Index and Table of Contents have been updated and revised.

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