June 09 MOL Blitz

May 20, 2009 on 1:53 am | In MOL | Comments Off

The MOL officially announced today on their website that their June Blitz will focus on young and new workers just at the time that these students have started their summer work whether part-time or full-time.

WSIB statistics show that 1/3 of all workplace injuries occur to young workers, defined as those 15 to 24 years of age.  

This Blitz is focusing on the service and manufacturing sectors and involve young , new workers aged 14 to 24 years as well as new workers 25 years and older who have been working less than 6 months or who recently been assigned a new job.

Clients involved in the retail sector, restaurants, vehicle dealerships, tourism industry, golf courses, camps, temporary amusement parks, tree planting, painting and landscaping should be prepared for MOL visits.

What will MOL inspectors look for?

·         General compliance with OHSA & regulations

·         Health and Safety policy & program

·         Competent supervisors in place

·         Orientation training for new workers, including WHMIS & 3 rights of workers

·         Emergency preparedness training

·         General worker training on reporting injuries & hazards to supervisors

·         Compliance with proper PPE & first aid requirements

·         On-the-job training performed by competent personnel

·         Supervisors regularly provide instruction and information to workers, and

·         Workers have access to supervision to report unsafe conditions.

Interestingly this is also the time of the year that the WSIB Young Worker Awareness Program (YWAP) gets a kick-start in high schools in order to make young people aware of the legal requirements at workplaces in Ontario.

Remember the YWAP program training provided by WSIB volunteers in our schools is NOT one of the training requirements that the MOL inspector will be asking you about! 

In our commitment to be your Health and Safety provider we are well equipped to assist you with your Health and Safety program and fulfill these training requirements.

Be prepared for this “Summer Blitz”! 

We can help!

 

For more information on “Blitzes” use our link to the MOL website and search under “blitzes”.