January 14, 2014
Ministry of Labour (MOL)
Working at Heights
QUICK FACTS
- Developing mandatory fall protection training for people working at heights was a priority recommendation of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety.
- In 2013, the Ministry of Labour has conducted two enforcement blitzes to protect people working at heights, visiting over 4,527 work sites.
- A pilot program inspecting worksites after hours and on weekends was launched fall 2013.
- In October 2013, the province posted a video to raise awareness of fall hazards and highlight worker safety initiatives.
- Ministry of Labour inspectors have conducted more than 345,000 field visits to workplaces since 2008.
Source: MOL website