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Ontario Government Resources

Ministry of Labour

• Guide for Joint Health and Safety Committees and Representatives in the Workplace
  www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/jhsc/index.html
• Check out the Guide to the OHSA, including duties and responsibilities of employers and supervisors
  www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/ohsaguide/index.html

Specific questions about a particular workplace or dangerous situation must be referred to the Ministry of Labour office in your area. Phone numbers can be found in the Blue Pages of your phone book or at www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/reg_offices.html

Office of the Worker Advisor (WSIB issues)
Tel: 1-800-435-8980 (English)
1-800-661-6365 (French)
www.owa.gov.on.ca

Ontario Government
e-laws: Provincial legislation online
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/navigation?file=home&lang=en

Legislative Assembly of Ontario
How a Bill becomes law
www.ontla.on.ca/web/go2.jsp?locale=en&menuItem=bills_header&Page=%2Fbills%2Fbills_main

Ontario Labour Relations Board
Filing a claim if you're disciplined for refusing to work: Ontario Labour Relations Board
www.olrb.gov.on.ca/english/homepage.htm

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Young Worker Awareness Program - Ontario
This site provides information about your rights and responsibilities at work and how to refuse unsafe work.
www.ywap.ca

Information to help you if you get injured at work and prevention information including WHMIS and the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers www.wsib.on.ca

Ontario Health and Safety Associations
Each association provides resources tailored to the workplace sector they cover with the exception of the Workers Health and Safety Centre and the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. They serve all sectors. Many have free downloads and numerous health and safety resources you can read, print and put to use.

Fire Marshal's Office - Ministry of Safety and Security
Ontario Fire Code
www.ofm.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
The Ontario Building Code
www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca

Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Code
www.ohrc.on.ca/english/index.shtml

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act sets educational standards for apprenticeship and trades.
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren.html

Other Ontario Health and Safety Resources
OSH For Everyone
This site provides one-stop hazard-specific information and access to Ontario's Health and Safety associations.
www.oshforeveryone.org

Electrical Safety Authority: Ontario Electrical Code
www.esainspection.net

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): Technical Standards and Safety Act covering: fuel safety, including propane handling, amusement devices, stuffed articles and other public safety legislation.
www.tssa.org

London Occupational Safety and Health Information Services
www.losh.on.ca
LOSH produces a bilingual student safety handbook available for purchase.

Ontario Universities: WHMIS information:

University of Toronto
www.utoronto.ca/safety

University of Waterloo
www.safetyoffice.uwaterloo.ca/whmis/index.html

Canadian Resources

Human Resources Development Canada
Federal government health and safety information. Essential for Ontario workers employed in federally regulated workplaces (see Are you covered by the OHSA?).
There are publications most available as FREE downloads on hazard topics that apply if you work in a provincial or a federal workplace. Go to the publications section of the Website to see the list. There are also 10 health and safety pamphlets. However these guides are based on the federal health and safety laws, thus not suitable for workers under OHSA jurisdiction.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/oxs-gxr.shtml

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Understanding Your Rights
www.ccohs.ca/youngworkers/rights.html
WHMIS information:
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl

Workers' Compensation Board of BC
www.worksafebc.com
This is the home site for the British Columbia WCB. It provides statistics, programs and information for young workers.

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) sets national voluntary standards that cover a wide variety of issues and equipment.
www.csa.ca

CanOSH - Canada's national health and safety Website - young workers.
www.canoshweb.org/Resources/Young%20and%20New%20Workers/All

Smart Risk
www.smartrisk.ca
The Heroes program is an interactive presentation that can be brought into Canadian schools. The program focuses on five simple choices: Buckle Up, Drive Sober, Wear the Gear, Look First, Get Trained.

Around the world

Western Australia - Work Safe Smart Move
www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/pagebin/edcnwssm0018.htm
This is a young worker oriented site created for the state of Western Australia. Sure, it's a long way away, but being safe on the job is a worldwide concern.
The site features Think Safe Steps, online self-tests and detailed safety information on jobs in industries like hairdressing, construction, community services, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, business, agriculture and retail stores.

United States - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/index.html
Young worker health and safety is a concern in the United States too. This site features information and material on how young workers can protect themselves.

NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - United States
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/youth/

California - Berkeley University site addressing education for young workers
www.youngworkers.org

Links and Resources for Employment Standards

Ontario Government Resources

Ministry of Labour

Please call the Employment Standards Information Centre in the Greater Toronto Area at 416-326-7160, or toll-free outside Toronto at 1-800-531-5551.

Information on the ESA can also be found in the Employment Standards section of the Ministry of Labour's website at www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/index.html or at ServiceOntario Centres.

You can also order copies of the ESA and related information materials online from ServiceOntario Publications or by calling 1-800-668-9938; hearing impaired TTY 1-800-268-7095.

Ontario Government
e-laws: Provincial legislation online
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/navigation?file=home&lang=en

Legislative Assembly of Ontario
How a Bill becomes law
www.ontla.on.ca/web/go2.jsp?locale=en&menuItem=bills_header&Page=%2Fbills%2Fbills_main

Ontario Human Rights Commission.
Administers Ontario's Human Rights Code
www.ohrc.on.ca/english/index.shtml

Pay Equity Commission.
Administers Ontario's Pay Equity Act
www.payequity.gov.on.ca/index_pec.html

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act sets educational standards for apprenticeship and trades.
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/appren.html

Government of Canada

Human Resources and Social Development Canada

Description of employment termination law across Canada:
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/lp/spila/clli/eslc/07termination_of_employment.shtml

Minimum wage rates across Canada, including inter-industry variations
http://srv116.services.gc.ca/wid-dimt/mwa/index.aspx?report=report3

Pay Equity Review Resources
A directory of pay equity resources
www.payequityreview.gc.ca

Other

Canadian Social Research
Policies and studies on minimum wage in Canada and abroad.
www.canadiansocialresearch.net/minwage.htm

University of Toronto's Centre for Industrial Relations
Links and articles concerning all aspects of employment. Issues include human rights, equity, economics, human resources, industrial relations and employment statistics.
www.chass.utoronto.ca/cir/hrirlinks/index.html

This information is provided as a public service by the Government of Ontario. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the currency and accuracy of the information presented on the site, but readers should verify information before acting on it.

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