Protect yourself from Ontario Ministry of Labour’s (MOL) fines and orders with regular safety audits
Follow the word of law, demonstrate due diligence, implement policies and procedures outlined by the government for work place safety and you have a motivated, healthy workforce that is highly productive too. If you are unsure that your business is complaint with all requirements, a thorough assessment of your existing safety systems should be undertaken. Such regular safety audits make it easier for your business to safeguard itself from fines and penalties imposed for non- compliance with safety regulations.
Received a Workwell Audit notice?
If you have paid a WSIB surcharge in the recent past, you may be on the receiving end of a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Workwell Audit notice. This is a 40 page audit that covers your procedures with respect to identification of hazard, training for employees who handle these hazardous substances, safe operational procedures and also the involvement of management in safety related initiatives.
Every page of the audit documentation gets a score and your business should get a total of over 75% of the score to pass the audit. Failure to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and respective regulations may result in a huge fine of up to $500,000, meaning that keeping your safety procedures in line with these requirements is definitely essential for your profitability.
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