Please note the following changes are in effect after November 27, 2007:

• Section 3.4.2.1(4) states the following with regards to fuel-fired industrial trucks: “Each fuel-fired industrial truck shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C”. Previously, as per code (3.4.2.6), the minimum permissible portable extinguisher had to be at least 5BC rated. 
• Section 3.4.2.2(2) states the following with regards to battery-powered industrial trucks, “Battery charging installations for battery-powered industrial trucks shall be equipped with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:30B:C”.  Previously, as per code (3.4.3.4), the minimum permissible portable extinguisher had to be at least 10BC rated.

To meet the minimum Fire Code requirements, you need to upgrade your existing CO2 portable extinguisher to an ABC Dry Chemical one with a higher volume. It is mandatory as per the Fire Marshal's Office of Ontario and has been imposed by local fire prevention officers. 
 

• Bill 29 aims to update the Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure it protects workers against any type of violence or harassment that arises in the workplace. It also covers Workplace Bullying. 

The following measures are prescribed by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2007:

• Back Protection: Simple activities such as driving a car, picking up a parcel, carrying groceries or bending over can cause a stabbing pain in the back, rendering you immobile. Click to learn how to protect your back
• Ear Protection: As long as you keep your exposure to loud noises within the limits provided in the regulations, your hearing will likely be unaffected. Click here to learn how to safeguard your ears
• Eye Protection: Ear injuries are likely in the challenging job environments workers face on a daily basis, leading to time loss from work. Learn how to protect your eyes
• Feet Protection: Despite wearing safety shoes, feet injuries can still happen at work. That said, it is mandatory to wear safety shoes in difficult work environments. Click here to learn how to protect your feet
• Head Protection: Head injuries in workplaces can be attributed to several causes that range from falling objects to materials hanging overhead, among others. Learn how to protect your head
• Lung Protection: For people working in environments with high exposure to allergens and other pollutants, knowing how to use respiratory protection devices is a must. Click here to learn how to protect your lungs 
• Skin Protection: Skin serves as a protective layer that keeps your internals safe. Hence, it is crucial to keep injuries at bay. Click here to learn how to protect your skin
   

Workplace Fire Safety - City of Toronto

Fire Extinguishers – City of Toronto