Ontario Government Resources
Ministry of Labour
Ministry of Labour Health & Safety Contact Centre
1-877-202-0008
- Report incidents, critical injuries or fatalities
If this is an emergency call 911 immediately.
- Report possible unsafe work practices
- General occupational health and safety inquiries
Ministry of Labour Offices — a complete list of Ministry of Labour Regional Offices is also available.
Email: webohs@mol.gov.on.ca
Online inquiry form: www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/feedback/index.php
MOL website - Occupational Health and Safety
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 sectors 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.
www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/HealthSafetyCommunity#HSA
Fire Marshal's Office - Ministry of Safety and Security
Ontario Fire Code
www.ofm.gov.on.ca/en/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/en/resources/code
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act sets educational standards for apprenticeship and trades.
www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/index.html
Other Ontario Health and Safety Resources
Electrical Safety Authority: Ontario Electrical Code
http://www.esasafe.com
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
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 and Skills 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. There are also 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/eng/labour/publications/health_safety/index.shtml
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Understanding Your Rights
www.ccohs.ca/youngworkers/rights.html
WHMIS information:
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/intro_whmis.html
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
Smartrisk
www.smartrisknoregrets.ca
The Smartrisk No Regrets 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.worksafe.wa.gov.au/smartmove/index.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
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.php 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
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/resources/code
Pay Equity Commission
Administers Ontario's Pay Equity Act
www.payequity.gov.on.ca/en/index.php
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
The Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act sets educational standards for apprenticeship and trades.
www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/index.html
Government of Canada
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Minimum wage rates across Canada, including inter-industry variations
http://srv116.services.gc.ca/dimt-wid/sm-mw/menu.aspx?lang=eng
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.cirhr.utoronto.ca/
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