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Preparing for a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Inspection

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MLITSD Workplace Compliance Initiatives: 2023-2024 Inspections & Support for Your Business

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) aims to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and promotes and enforces employment standards. Each year, provincial health and safety initiatives focus on specific high-risk hazards or topics.

Occupational health and safety inspectors visit Ontario businesses to:

educate and raise awareness of hazards to support your workplace
increase compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable regulations

Inspections focus on specific sectors or run across all types of workplaces. Inspection schedules are announced in advance, but if your business is going to be visited by an MLITSD inspector, you will not be notified in advance.

Compliance Initiatives & Focused Inspections (WSPS sectors)

Need help understanding the focus of an initiative and where WSPS can provide support? We've got you covered. Click on the initiative name below to learn more and find out how we can help.

For a full list of all MLITSD initiatives for 2023-2024, please visit their website.

Questions? Connect with one of our safety experts for support.

January 4, 2023 March 31, 2023 | Respiratory protection hygiene | Specialized professional services initiative | Details coming soon

Please visit the MLITSD Workplace compliance initiatives webpage for details.

January 4, 2023 March 31, 2023 | Asbestos in building structures - hygiene | Specialized professional services initiative | Details coming soon

Please visit the MLITSD Workplace compliance initiatives webpage for details.

April 1, 2023 March 31, 2024 Material Handling: Manual & Mechanical

The Material Handling Initiative runs from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. In April, businesses in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors should start preparations for inspections, which begin May 1. WSPS can assist you in getting ready, with free webinars, resources and health and safety expertise.

Inspectors will focus on: lifting devices/mobile equipment/cranes; workplace layout and design; manual material handling; storage systems; automation; machine guarding, blocking and lockout; administrative review/IRS; OHS Awareness Training.

How WSPS Can Help

Free Live Manufacturing Webinar – Hosted by WSPS and the MLITSD on April 17, you’ll hear key information on how to prepare for the initiative.

Free Live Agriculture Webinar – Hosted by WSPS and the MLITSD on April 20, you’ll hear key information on how to prepare for the initiative.

Resources – Access articles, checklists and other resources to learn more about protecting your workers from material handling hazards.

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