Required Health and Safety Training for Ontario Workplaces
Did you know that all workers in Ontario require the same basic health and safety training? It’s true. When it comes to training, there’s more to consider than just teaching employees how to do the job.
Mandatory Training Every worker in Ontario who is under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) must take mandatory health and safety, including:
In addition to basic health and safety training, employees may require job-specific training. |
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Mandatory Training
Every worker in Ontario who is under the jurisdiction of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) must take mandatory health and safety, including:
Accessibility for Ontarians with DisabilitiesAll organizations in Ontario with one or more employee(s) must comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The purpose of the AODA is to ensure that all people in Ontario have fair access to programs and services. Employees can achieve the minimum level of training by completing an online AODA course. Additional training may be required depending on the employee’s roles and responsibilities.
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
All workers who work with (or may be exposed to) hazardous products require WHMIS training. This training must include sit and job-specific information that covers your workplace’s procedures for storage, handling, use, disposal, emergencies, spills, and what to do in any other unusual or exceptional circumstances.
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Workplace Violence and Harassment Training All workers have the right to safe and healthy workplaces. The Act outlines the roles and responsibilities of workers, management, and employers regarding workplace violence and harassment, including the requirement to develop, implement, and enforce a policy that supports the workplace violence and harassment program. The Act also requires that all employees receive training on the contents of both the policy and the program.
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General Safety Awareness TrainingThe Act requires general health and safety awareness training for every worker in Ontario. This training is mandatory for all employees who do not meet the definition of a supervisor. This training must include basic health and safety knowledge, and full instruction aimed at helping workers understand their worker rights as outlined under the Act. Sign up for Health and Safety for Workers Awareness Training now!
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Job-Specific Training
In addition to basic health and safety training, employees may require job-specific training. Some examples of job-specific training may include:
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MidSouthWest Training and Consulting offers a full catalogue of health and safety training, as well as consulting services. You can trust MidSouthWest Training and Consulting to provide you with cost-effective training solutions tailored to meet your organization’s unique health and safety needs.
To learn more, contact us online or call 289.309.1143. Visit us 24/7 on the web at midsouthwest.ca.
To learn more, contact us online or call 289.309.1143. Visit us 24/7 on the web at midsouthwest.ca.
Last updated October 5, 2023