Duties & Responsibilities
Everyone in the workplace must work together to control hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses – we all have a role to play. Learn the basics of the Internal Responsibility System.
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Resources to help you take the guesswork out of understanding workplace health and safety. Browse the featured content below, or use the navigation above to get started.
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Use chemicals in your workplace? Get prepared for MLITSD inspections
The MLITSD has continued two inspection campaigns to boost compliance with WHMIS and chemical hazard regulations in the workplace. Learn how your business should prepare.
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MLITSD material handling inspections on now: Spotlight on young workers
Inspectors are currently visiting businesses as part of the MLITSD’s initiative on material handling. Find out how your business should prepare.
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Hiring landscapers: What homeowners need to know
Hiring a landscaping contractor? Learn tips every homeowner should know, including must-ask questions before you hire a contractor.
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5 Tips For Heat Stress Prevention
Keep your workers safe in hot weather conditions with these simple but critical heat stress prevention strategies. From planning ahead to staying prepared, these simple strategies can help keep your t
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Workplace violence prevention: How to meet legal requirements and protect your team
Learn how Ontario employers can meet violence and harassment requirements under the OHSA and get tips to build an effective prevention program.
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New worker training: Are you meeting your legal requirements?
Hiring new workers? Find out what safety training you need to provide employees to stay in compliance and follow best practices. Plus, get effective training tips.
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Top 10: Causes of MSDs in Grocery Stores
Discover the top 10 causes of musculoskeletal disorders in grocery stores and learn how to reduce injury risks when manually handling products. Insights from workers, supervisors, and employers.
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4 tips to engage your team in workplace safety
Struggling to keep safety top of mind in your workplace? Use these tips to engage your team and build a strong health and safety culture.
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MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Inspections – Frequently Asked Questions
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Leading a landscaping crew: What a supervisor needs to know
Landscaping workers left in charge may be legally considered supervisors under the OHSA, Ontario workplace safety law. Learn supervisor legal duties, what the risks are, and get expert safety tips.
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Manual Material Handling on Ladders: Risk Identification Checklist
This checklist provides guidelines for safely using and handling objects on ladders and step stools to prevent falls and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
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Effective Safeguarding: Best Practices and Insights
Use this guide and checklist to assess your equipment's safeguarding needs and determine if additional interventions are required. Practical tips included.
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Staying safe in the field: Heat hazard management for farm workers and landscapers
Learn how rising summer temperatures increase heat hazards for farmers and landscapers, and discover tips to prevent heat stress in your workplace.
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Supervising young workers: 6 essential tips to help them build a safety mindset
Supervisors play a big role in shaping young workers' safety habits. Use these 6 tips to manage young workers effectively and set them up for success.
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Retail inspections for MSD hazards on now: What you need to know
A new inspection campaign from the MLITSD focuses on retail workplaces, ensuring they protect workers from MSD injuries. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
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Hiring new workers this season? Welcome Canadian newcomers with confidence, thanks to this innovative health and safety initiative
Learn how an innovative partnership program can make it easier for your businesses to find newcomer job recruits pre-trained in health and safety awareness in their own language.
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Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Safety: Safety Technologies Guide
A comprehensive guide showcasing insights into technologies and solutions designed to enhance pedestrian safety, reduce mobile equipment incidents, and help organizations make informed decisions.
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Make sure your teleworking policy addresses these 4 risks
Your legal duty to protect employees from injury includes the homes of your remote workers. Here are the risks they face, and what you need to do to protect them.
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Study confirms: Excellence program helps small businesses make positive OHS change
Study reveals the Health & Safety Excellence Program helps small businesses in driving positive health and safety changes. Find out how the program can help your business.
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