Taking Action On Workplace Health and Safety

Ontario is taking action to improve the province's safety system and increase protection for workers.

The province is proposing amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. These amendments are in response to the recommendations provided by the Expert Panel on Occupational Health and Safety which would, if passed:

• Establish the Ministry of Labour as the lead for accident prevention, transferring it from the WSIB.
• Appoint a new Chief Prevention Officer to coordinate and align the prevention system.
• Create a new prevention council, with representatives from labour, employers, and safety experts, to advise the Chief Prevention Officer and the Minister.

The proposed amendments would also give the Minister of Labour oversight of the province's Health and Safety Associations. The minister would also oversee the education, training and promotion of workplace health and safety.

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