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Temporary Help Agencies
Worker Orientation Guide

Worker Orientation Guide

Published Date April 30, 2025

Use this checklist to assist you in your orientation process.

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Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 5: Keeping Temporary Workers and Temporary Foreign Workers Safe

In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, learn about the health and safety challenges and employer responsibilities associated with keeping temporary workers safe.

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As of July 1, 2024, under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), all temporary help agencies and recruiters will require a license to operate in Ontario. Here's what you need to know.

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Who is responsible for providing health and safety training for temporary workers?

Is your business planning to hire temporary workers from an agency? Watch this video to find out who is responsible for their health and safety training - the employer or the agency.

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Small Business Checklist: 1-5 employees

A checklist for small businesses with 1-5 employees. The list covers the sections of the road map and related requirements.

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Small Business Checklist: 6-19 employees

A checklist for small businesses with 6-19 employees. The list covers the sections of the road map and related requirements.

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Small Business Checklist: 20-49 employees

A checklist for small businesses with 20-49 employees. The list covers the sections of the road map and related requirements.

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over 2 years ago
When employing new Canadians, what elements should employers include in orientation/training?

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Health & Safety Training and Orientation

Who needs health and safety training? What should it include? Providing ongoing training as well as orientation to new workers is crucial for your Health & Safety program.

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over 2 years ago
If a temporary worker sees a hazard, who do they report it to?

If a temporary worker sees a workplace hazard in Ontario, who should they report the hazard to? Watch this short video to find out.

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Worker Orientation Checklist

The Worker Orientation Checklist can be used by the supervisor during the orientation process and customized accordingly to reflect your internal training requirements.

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over 1 year ago
What resources should employers prepare before bringing temporary workers into the workplace?

Watch this short clip for tips on what to prepare before bringing temporary workers into the workplace.

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Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 5: Keeping Temporary Workers and Temporary Foreign Workers Safe

In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, learn about the health and safety challenges and employer responsibilities associated with keeping temporary workers safe.

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over 2 years ago
If a temporary worker is injured or falls ill, who should the worker report this to?

If a temporary worker is hurt or falls ill at work in Ontario, who should they report this to? Watch this quick video to find out.

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over 2 years ago
What training should employers provide for temporary workers?

Have you hired workers from a temporary help agency? Watch this video to learn what training should be provided to keep them safe on the job.

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Template: Hazard Assessment Tool

Download this template and use it to control hazards and reduce injuries and illnesses in all types of workplaces, industry sectors and work tasks. It's especially good for small businesses.

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Hiring foreign workers? Here’s how to onboard them safely

Temporary foreign workers may be an ideal solution to your labour shortages. If so, Jay Remsik has suggestions on how to onboard, train and support these workers.

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Hazard Reporting Form

This form can be used as an avenue for workers and/or supervisors to report and document hazards observed in the workplace.

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Checklist: 50+ Employees

This checklist can be used by organizations who regularly employ 50 or more workers to ensure legal requirements are met under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

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about 2 years ago
Mandatory Awareness Training

Effective July 1, 2014, employers must ensure all workers and supervisors have completed a basic occupational health and safety awareness training program.

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6 months ago
Hazard Reporting Form (1-19 workers)

A form to report hazards and record action taken by supervisors or managers within workplaces with 1 - 19 workers.

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