Do You Know About Bill 168?
Are you ready for implementation of OHST?
When you think back to when you first started your business, did you ever think you would be where you are today? ...
The Act to amend the OHSA with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters (Bill 168) was finalized upon receiving Royal Assent on December 15th, 2009. The Bill 168 will take into effect on June 15th, 2010. Bill 168 will impose new obligations regarding workplace violence for Ontario employers where more than 5 workers are regularly employed.The legislation will require employers to:1. Complete a risk assessment of violence hazards in the workplace2. Develop violence and harassment policies and procedures3. Implement worker violence and harassment reporting procedures4. Create incident investigation procedures5. Have emergency response procedures in place in the event of violence6. Put into practice processes on how to deal with incidents and complaints of violence.The Staffing Edge will be assisting our members with:1. Conducting a risk assessment of violence hazards of your workplace locations.2. Creating, revising and implementing all the policies, processes and procedures that meet the requirements of Bill 168.