What are my OHS duties & responsibilities?

Ontario employers (owners, general manager, commonly recognized "boss") have legal roles and responsibilities under a number of different pieces of legislation, including Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), and for some workplaces, the Canada Labour Code.

The (OHSA) is clear that you, as the employer, have the greatest responsibility, however, everyone has a role to play to ensure that health and safety requirements are met.

As an empoyer you have a duty to:

• Comply with the laws
• Develop safety rules
• Train workers
• Manage hazards
• Provide safe equipment
• Take every precaution reasonable