Ontario Workplace Safety Resources

Ontario's official plain-language guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act — rights, duties, and how the legislation applies to your workplace.

The full text of Ontario's OHSA statute — the foundational legislation governing workplace health and safety across the province.

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Ontario's official guide to Part III of the OHSA — outlining the legal obligations of employers, supervisors, and workers to maintain a safe workplace.

An overview of the Internal Responsibility System and the three fundamental rights every Ontario worker holds: the right to know, to participate, and to refuse unsafe work.

Ontario's requirements for reporting workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses, and structural hazards — who must report, to whom, and within what timeframes.

How Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors conduct workplace inspections and investigations, what compliance commitments mean, and what employers can expect during a visit.

Part V of the OHSA guide covering the right to refuse or stop work where a health or safety danger exists — procedures, protections, and employer obligations.

Ontario's legislative requirements under Part III.0.1 of the OHSA — employer obligations for workplace violence and harassment policies, programs, and investigations.

How to file a formal health and safety complaint with the Ontario Ministry of Labour — when to use this process, what information is needed, and what to expect.

Part VI of the OHSA guide — the legal prohibition against employer reprisals for workers who exercise their health and safety rights, and how to seek remedy.

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Ontario's official guide for joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives — roles, responsibilities, and how to be effective.

Learn about Ontario's Supporting Safe Employers Program — how it recognizes employers with strong safety records and what it means for your workplace.

Ontario's dedicated health and safety guidance for small businesses — practical steps, resources, and obligations tailored to smaller workplaces.

A complete list of the posters Ontario employers are legally required to display in the workplace, with links to download each one.

An overview of the health and safety training Ontario law requires for workers, supervisors, and joint health and safety committee members.

Ontario Ministry of Labour's targeted compliance initiatives — sector-specific enforcement campaigns and what employers need to know to stay compliant.

The Ministry of Labour's Industrial Program — how inspectors enforce the OHSA in manufacturing, warehousing, and other industrial workplaces across Ontario.

The Ministry of Labour's Construction Program — enforcement priorities, sector-specific regulations, and resources for construction employers and workers.

The Ministry of Labour's Health Care Program — addressing the unique hazards faced by health care workers and the obligations of health care employers.

The Ministry of Labour's annual occupational health and safety report for Ontario (April 2022 – March 2023) — injury statistics, enforcement data, and sector trends.