New Legislation Introduced In Ontario
Ontario is introducing a new Legislation: Working for Workers Two are changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to increase the maximum fines for businesses that fail to protect their workers to the highest in the country. The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes today that would, if passed, deliver better protections, bigger paycheques and greater opportunities for workers [...]
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Ontario
New TDGR Training Rules Take Effect in February 2022 The system you use to provide workers Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) training may become obsolete on February 9, 2022, when Transport Canada’s new Competency-Based Training requirements take effect. Instead of the “certificate of training” required under current rules, trainees must receive a “certificate of competence” documenting successful completion of required TDGR [...]
New Minimum Wage For Ontario
Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage rates increased and the special minimum wage rate that previously applied to certain “liquor servers” was eliminated. Use the Employment Standards Self-Service Tool to check compliance with rules on minimum wage and other employment standards entitlements. Minimum wage is the lowest wage rate an employer can pay an employee. Most employees are eligible for minimum wage, [...]
What Type Of Work Injury Is Most Reported?
Strains and sprains related to lifting and material handling are some of the most frequent types of injuries, both on and off the job. One of the best ways to avoid workplace strains and sprains is to consider a few factors such as: Height of the work to be performed. Standing workstations. Seated workstations. Overhead storage, using ladders. Proper footwear [...]
The Cost Of Workplace Injuries In Ontario
According to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) more than 250,000 people are injured in Ontario workplaces each year. The direct cost (WSIB premiums) of a new lost time injury (LTI) (in 2007) was, on average, $21,300, and is even much higher now. The indirect cost of each LTI (in 2007), including rehiring, retraining, lost [...]
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