MLITSD Material Handling Initiative

From April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting a Material Handling Initiative focused on facilities or operations where large or bulky materials, articles or things are lifted, carried, or moved.

Inspections began May 1, 2023, for workplaces in Manufacturing & Agriculture sectors.

Supports to help you prepare

• MLITSD Initiative: Material Handling in Agriculture (recorded webinar, jointly provided by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
• MLITSD Initiative: Material Handling in Manufacturing (recorded webinar, jointly provided by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
• MLITSD material handling inspections on now: be prepared (article)
• Safe Lifting (video series)