Summary of MOL 2011-2012 Healthcare and Industrial Sector Plans & Blitzes MM.DD.YY
MOL Safe at Work: General Heightened enforcement campaigns (“blitzes”) LINK: www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/blitzes/index.php Violence and Harassment in the workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Infection Prevention and Control Injury rates and chronic violators (includes notices to the MOL/Blue Mountain decision) Compliance Interventions (focused/targeted) IRS Expert Advisory Panel/Bill 160
2009 Schedule 1 & 2 Lost Time Injury Categories 2009 LTI data for the Healthcare Sector: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/2011/health/index.php 49% MSD (21% client handling; 28% non-client handling) 16% slips/trips/falls 12% exposures to hazardous chemical, biological and physical agents 9% contact with, or struck by 8% workplace violence 2% motor vehicle accidents 3 Data Source: WSIB EIW Claim Cost Analysis Schema, June 2010 snapshot
Healthcare Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Top 3 most frequently written orders in 2010: Failure to comply with the employer duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of workers 25(2)(h) Failure to comply with the employer duty to prepare and review at least annually a written OHS policy and develop and maintain a program to implement that policy 25(2)(j) Failure to comply with MSDS for controlled products in the workplace. WHMIS Reg.860
Healthcare Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Special enforcement focus: Competent supervision 25(2)(c) Responsibilities of directors and officers of corporations Sec.32 of the OHSA Effectiveness of the JHSC/HSR
Healthcare Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Blitzes: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/blitzes/index.php http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/french/hs/sawo/blitzes/index.php May-August: New and Young Worker (results) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/blitzes/blitz_report20.php October: PPE November: Infection Control http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/gallery/v_infection_hs.php http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/french/gallery/v_infection_hs.php February 2012: MSD (results from 2010 blitz) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/msd_backgrounder.php
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/sectorplans/2011/industrial/index.php Injury rates (includes under reporting and higher frequency than rate group) and chronic violators Heightened enforcement campaigns (“blitzes”) LINK: www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/blitzes/index.php IRS Sector-specific hazards
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Education Sub-sector Costly LTI were: Falls on the same level Overexertion Bodily reaction Struck by objects Repetitive motions
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Education Sub-sector continued Top 5 most common orders issued: General duty clause Providing instruction and supervision Maintenance of equipment, materials and devices Prepare and review annually and OHS policy Post the OHSA
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Education Sub-sector continued Major hazards and inspection focus: IRS Workplace Violence MSD Slips/Trips/Falls Hazardous chemicals New and Young Workers Struck-by-object Infection prevention & Control
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Government Sub-sector Costly LTI were: Falls Fire Overexertion Bodily reaction Struck by objects Repetitive motions
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Government Sub-sector continued Top 5 most common orders issued: General duty clause Providing instruction and supervision Maintenance of equipment, materials and devices Production of documents WHMIS (supplier MSDS)
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Government Sub-sector continued Major hazards and inspection focus: IRS Slips/Trips/Falls MSD New and Young Workers Hazardous chemicals
Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued Blitzes: May – August: New and Young Worker (results) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/blitzes/blitz_report20.php May: Tower Crane Suppliers http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/gallery/v_towercrane_hs.php October: PPE November: Racking and Storage February 2012: MSD (results from 2010) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/msd_backgrounder.php
PSHSA & MOL Webinars September 20, 2011 : Personal Protective Equipment September 20th, 10-11:30am, for a webinar presented by PSHSA and the Ministry of Labour to learn about the legislative requirements regarding personal protective equipment, what MOL inspectors will look for during a visit, as well as program development and prevention resources available. October 25, 2011: Infection Prevention and Control – It’s in Your Hands October 25th, 10-11 am, for a webinar presented by PSHSA and the Ministry of Labour to learn about the legislative requirements regarding infection prevention and control, what MOL inspectors will look for during a visit, as well as prevention resources available.
PSHSA Training Calendar To view you sector specific training options to better prepare yourself! http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/PSHSA/Training.aspx