The 2022 Edition of the Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations reflects all legislative amendments gazetted up to January 8, 2022.

NEW THIS YEAR

• A Regulatory Update on the latest OH&S compliance news and regulatory changes.
• Full discussion of O. Reg. 420/21, Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53.1 of the Act Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents.
• Review of amendments to O. Reg. 851, Industrial Establishments Regulation.
• Review of Alternative Working at Heights Training.
• Review of proposed regulatory changes for 2022, including mining, tower cranes, NOP requirements for construction projects, harmonization of head protection requirements, consultation on OELs and modernization of First Aid Regulations.
• Update on amendments to the OHSA in late 2021, including terminology related to engineers and a new requirement to provide washroom access to delivery drivers.
• A new requirement under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 for employers with 25 or more employees to have a policy on the right to disconnect from work.
• Inclusion of the new Occupational Safety and Health Day Act.
• Select case summaries of OH&S prosecutions in 2021, including fines as high as $325,000
• Discussion of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Review of Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development tools to help businesses develop a COVID-related workplace safety plan.
• Update on the increased number of OH&S inspectors.
• Updates on changes to the JHSC Training Standards in mid-2021.

Commentary has been updated and enhanced for the 2022 Edition, including a revised Regulatory Update and Compliance section, OH&S Workplace Inspection Initiatives and Reports, Ticketable Offences and Set Fines, Accident/Incident Reporting, Effective Workplace Inspections, Emergency Procedures, Posting Requirements, Due Diligence Checklist, OH&S Organizations and Resources. Index and Table of Contents have been updated.