By mandate of the provincial government of Ontario, employers must provide (deliver or pay for) health and safety training in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in the areas of basic awareness, joint health and safety committee (JH&SC), and working at heights. Click here to see upcoming ACUTE training and how our trainers and courses meet the government of Ontario standards for record of training, certified program content, and approved training provider. Employers must not only meet regulatory requirements but also ensure employees get the best and most hands-on training to be effective and safe. The content provided here offers a summary of the Occupation Health and Safety Act. This is not intended as a substitute, and readers are encouraged to review the full legislation.
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Summary of Key Regulatory Requirements for Employers
There are numerous requirements for each level of health and safety training under the categories of basic awareness training (employer), basic awareness training (supervisor), JH&SC certification training, and working at heights training.
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Summary of Basic Awareness Training for Supervisors and Employees
There are a number of requirements and exemptions for basic awareness training for supervisors and employees. Employers are required to manage a record of completion and provide a record of completion on request to an employee after they have completed training or 6 months after they no longer perform work.
Required for: All employees, as soon as applicable, employers are to provide employees basic awareness training.
MLITSD OHSA Requirements:
-The training must include all required content including duties and rights of workers, duties of employers, and common workplace hazards. For a full list of requirements, see MLITSD legislation.
-Employers must provide training or engage a qualified training provider.
Exceptions:Training is not required if an employee can prove previous training was completed, and the employer verifies that training meets MLITSD standards.
ACUTE MLITSD Compliant Course: Worker Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
Time to complete: 3 hours
Required for: All supervisors, within one week of performing supervision duties.
MLITSD OHSA Requirements:
-The training must include all required content including duties and rights of workers, duties of employers, and identify and control workplace hazards. For a full list of requirements, see MLITSD legislation.
-Employers must provide training or engage a qualified training provider.
Exceptions:Training is not required if a supervisor can prove previous training was completed, and the employer verifies that training meets MLITSD standards.
ACUTE MLITSD Compliant Course: Supervisor Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
Time to complete: 4 hours
Summary of JH&SC Certification Training Requirements
In a previous article, we detailed further requirements of the JH&SC training requirements which we recommended for review. An employer must have a JH&SC for a workplace that has 20 or more employees, and ensure that they receive certification training. For additional regulations on when a JH&SC is required and what training is mandated, click here.
Training Required for: One worker and one management employee on a JH&SC must each receive two levels of certification training.
MLITSD OHSA Requirements:
-Training must include all approved training content by the CPO.
-Training must be delivered by a certified provider.
-Employers must maintain a record of completion for each employee who has taken training if requested by the CPO.
Exceptions: Committee members who have successfully completed prior Part One and Part Two training under the 1996 JHSC Certification Standards prior to March 1, 2016, will be considered for certification by the CPO. For additional exceptions, click here.
ACUTE MLITSD Compliant Course: Part 1 Certification Basic Training for Joint Health and Safety Committee Members
Time to complete: 3 days (24 hours)
ACUTE MLITSD Compliant Course: Part 2 Certification Basic Training for Joint Health and Safety Committee Members
Time to complete: 2 days (16 hours)
Prerequisite: Part 1 Certification Basic Training for Joint Health and Safety Committee Members
Summary of Working at Heights Training Requirements
Working at heights poses a significant risk for employees. The MLITSD provides requirements to be met by employers as part of staffing for tasks or projects that put employees at risk.
Training Required for: Employees who will be conducting work on a construction site.
MLITSD OHSA Requirements:
-Training must include all approved content by the CPO including the use of safety net, fall restriction system, fall arrest system, work belt, travel restraint system, and safety belt.
-Training must be delivered by a certified provider.
-Employer must maintain a record of completion for each employee who has taken training if requested by the CPO.
Exceptions: If an employee has already received working at heights training before April 1, 2015, that meets Ontario Regulation 213/91 (Construction projects), they may be exempt from requiring training until April 1, 2017.
ACUTE CPO Approved Course: Working at Heights
Time to complete: 1 day (8 hours)
Going Beyond Compliance with ACUTE’s Ontario health and safety training
Meeting regulatory requirements offers significant accountability for employers, yet the true objective is to ensure workers are effectively protected and equipped to navigate workplace hazards. ACUTE not only meets government requirements but strives to provide quality, hands-on, and industry-tailored training to each of their clients. ACUTE has a cutting-edge training facility that has hosted the Ontario Ministry of Defense and Labour. Here are ways that ACUTE goes beyond government compliance in Ontario health and safety training.
- Open Door Instructor-Student Partnersh
ip: ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff foster relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice moving forward. - Serving Your Team and Industry: With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government sectors, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
- 100 Years Combined Experience: ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our staff offers more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
- Track Record of Success: ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and a passion for training.
Contact us today for quality training in your workplace or on-site at ACUTE’s proven training facilities!
ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services is located in Waterloo, Ontario, and services customers from cities such as Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Milton, Kitchener, London, and Guelph as well as a large list of other cities from across Ontario.
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