1. Summary of MOL 2011-2012 Healthcare and Industrial Sector Plans & Blitzes
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2. MOL Safe at Work: General
Heightened enforcement campaigns (“blitzes”)
LINK:
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

3. 2009 Schedule 1 & 2 Lost Time Injury Categories
2009 LTI data for the Healthcare Sector:
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Healthcare Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued
Blitzes:
May-August: New and Young Worker (results)
October: PPE
November: Infection Control
February 2012: MSD (results from 2010 blitz)

7. Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012
Injury rates (includes under reporting and higher frequency than rate group) and chronic violators
Heightened enforcement campaigns (“blitzes”)
LINK:
IRS
Sector-specific hazards

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued
Government Sub-sector
Costly LTI were:
Falls
Fire
Overexertion
Bodily reaction
Struck by objects
Repetitive motions

12. 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)

13. 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

14. Industrial Sector Plan 2011-2012 continued
Blitzes:
May – August: New and Young Worker (results)
May: Tower Crane Suppliers
October: PPE
November: Racking and Storage
February 2012: MSD (results from 2010)

15. 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, 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.

16. PSHSA Training Calendar
To view you sector specific training options to better prepare yourself!