Workplace injuries and fatalities can usually be traced to a few root causes that may vary by sector. The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance with health and safety legislation.
Upcoming Blitzes
| Focus | Program | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New and Young Worker | Industrial, and Health Care Sectors | May - August |
| Home Builders/Low Rise Construction | Construction Sector | May |
| Tower Crane Suppliers | Industrial Sector/Specialized Professional Services | May |
| Diamond Drilling | Mining Sector | June |
| Tower Cranes GTA/Mississauga | Construction Sector/Specialized Professional Services | June |
| Pits and Quarries, Sand and Gravel Pits (hazards associated with crushing, screening and conveying processes) | Mining Sector | July |
Access Equipment
| Construction Sector | August |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Industrial, and Health Care Sectors | October |
| Underground Mining (ventilation hazards) | Mining Sector | October |
| Infection Control | Health Care Sector | November |
| Racking and Storage | Industrial Sector | November |
| Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) | Industrial, Construction, Mining and Health Care Sectors | February 2012 |
| Construction Trade Specific | Construction Sector | March 2012 |
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