Pocket Ontario Oh&S Act And Regulations

The 2022 Edition of the Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations reflects all legislative amendments gazetted up to January 8, 2022. NEW THIS YEAR A Regulatory Update on the latest OH&S compliance news and regulatory changes. Full discussion of O. Reg. 420/21, Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53.1 of the Act – Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents. Review of amendments to O. Reg. 851, Industrial Establishments Regulation. Review of Alternative Working at Heights Training. Review of proposed regulatory changes for 2022, including mining, tower cranes, NOP requirements for construction projects, harmonization of head protection requirements, consultation on OELs and modernization of First Aid Regulations. Update on amendments to the OHSA in late 2021, including terminology related to engineers and a new requirement to provide washroom access to delivery drivers. A new requirement under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 for employers with 25 or more employees to have a policy on the right to disconnect from work. Inclusion of the new Occupational Safety and Health Day Act. Select case summaries of OH&S prosecutions in 2021, including fines as high as $325,000 Discussion of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Review of Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development tools to help businesses develop a COVID-related workplace safety plan. Update on the increased number of OH&S inspectors. Updates on changes to the JHSC Training Standards in mid-2021. Commentary has been updated and enhanced for the 2022 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, OH&S Organizations and Resources. Index and Table of Contents have been updated.