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Initially voluntary, applicable to construction sector as well as construction activity in other workplaces Expected to become mandatory by the summer of 2014 and later expand to all sectors Training to include: Inspection of equipment for damage Procedures for setting up, relocating or removing protective equipment such as guardrails Hands-on training on fall-arrest equipment and other devices Workers rights New Safety Training Standard for Working at Heights 2

The strategy includes actions for: New resources to support small businesses All workers, especially those most at risk receive the help they need Effective and efficient delivery of health and safety services Raise awareness among Ontarians about ways to stay safe and healthy at work Compliance with workplace health and safety regulations Ontario’s First Integrated Health and Safety Strategy 3

The panel has representation from a diverse group of members from business, worker, labour, and youth representatives The advisory panel is examining current approach to setting the minimum wage and provide advice on how the province should determine changes to the minimum wage in the future Minimum Wage Advisory Panel 4

Focus on: Protection from airborne substances, hazardous materials and extreme noise levels Worker protection when equipment and hazardous materials are stored and moved Availability of personal protective equipment and appropriate training Emergency contingency plans in place, communicated to workers and others at the workplace Winter Safety Blitz on Construction Sites 5

PSHSA Construction Blitz Checklist 6

May 1 to August 31, 2013, MOL inspectors conducted an enforcement blitz in the industrial and health care sectors focusing on: New and young workers aged 14 to 24 years New workers aged 25 and older who were on the job for less than six months or reassigned to a new job New and Young Workers Blitz

New and Young Workers Blitz 2013 Results - Summary 8 SECTORSWORKPLACESORDERSSTOP WORK INDUSTRIAL2,7578, HEALTH CARE

Orders issued under OHSA & IER New and Young Workers Blitz 2013 Results - Government 9 SECTORORDERS ISSUED STOP WORK WORKPLACES VISITED GOVERNMENT218780

New and Young Workers Blitz 2013 Results – Health Care 10 SECTORORDERSSTOP WORKVISITSWORKPLACES VISITED Health care Retirement Homes Professional Offices Treatment Clinics Nursing Services10088 Group Homes9011 Nursing Homes5021

February Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association joint conference Toronto Conference.aspx Conference.aspx April Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Spring Workshop Niagara Falls April 30-May 1, 2 - OSUM Conference & Trade Show - Municipal Leaders Summit, Town of Parry Sound Conference.aspx Conference.aspx Upcoming Conferences

March 31-April 2, OLTCA/ORCA – Together we Care, Toronto April OANHASS 2014 Annual Meeting & Convention April Partners in Prevention Health and Safety Conference and Trade Show, Mississauga Upcoming Conferences

Basics of Office Ergonomics - February 13, 2014 Practical and straightforward, easy to apply in majority of work settings Excellent training session for small businesses Opportunity at the end of the webinar for questions, a Q&A will be sent out for any unanswered questions Upcoming Webinar 13

Online registration at: Upcoming Training by Month 14

2014 Safety Group Due Dates 15 ITEMDUE DATE ACTION PLANFebruary 14, 2014 PROGRESS REPORT #1May 9, 2014 PROGRESS REPORT #2October 10, 2014 YEAR END REPORT & YEAR END MAINTENANCE REPORT December 12, SAFETY GROUPS APPLICATIONS December 31, 2014

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