Young workers, infection control, MSD included
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is conducting 13 inspection blitzes for 2011 and 2012, including young workers, infection control and musculoskeletal disorders.
The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance with health and safety legislation, said the ministry.
These blitzes are announced in advance and results are reported after they are completed. The ministry tracks each sector to determine if the blitzes result in a long-lasting increase in compliance and decrease in injuries.
Upcoming blitzes
| Focus | Program | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New and Young Worker | Industrial, and Health Care Sectors | May - August |
| Home Builders/Low Rise Construction | Construction Sector | May |
| Tower Crane Suppliers | Industrial Sector/Specialized Professional Services | May |
| Diamond Drilling | Mining Sector | June |
| Tower Cranes GTA/Mississauga | Construction Sector/Specialized Professional Services | June |
| Pits and Quarries, Sand and Gravel Pits (hazards associated with crushing, screening and conveying processes) | Mining Sector | July |
Access Equipment
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Construction Sector | August |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Industrial, and Health Care Sectors | October |
| Underground Mining (ventilation hazards) | Mining Sector | October |
| Infection Control | Health Care Sector | November |
| Racking and Storage | Industrial Sector | November |
| Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) | Industrial, Construction, Mining and Health Care Sectors | February 2012 |
| Construction Trade Specific | Construction Sector | March 2012 |
