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Prevention Office Overview and Training & Safety Programs Initiatives
September 18, 2014
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Overview
Ministry of Labour Prevention Office
Integrated OHS Strategy
Mandatory Awareness Training
Working at Heights (WAH) Training Standards
Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Training Standards
Mandatory Entry Level Construction (MELC) Training Standards
Questions
Ministry of Labour Prevention
Office
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Reformed System
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Minister of Labour
Ministry of Labour
Deputy Minister
Operations Division
Associate Deputy Minister
Chief Prevention Officer
Labour Relations Solutions Division
Policy Division
Internal
Administrative Services Division
Prevention Office
Workplace Safety &
Insurance Board
Office of the Employer
Advisor
Office of the Worker
Advisor
Health and
Safety
Associations
Other
Service
Partners
OHS
Research
Community
Prevention
Council
(provides
advice to
CPO
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Prevention Office Activities
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Stakeholder & Partner Relations Branch
• Developing a ministry –wide Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Seeking ways to expand safety education for young workers
• Developing a Knowledge Management Strategy
Strategy and Integration Branch
• Developing Ontario’s first system-wide Integrated OHS Strategy
• Developing performance metrics for the OHS system to evaluate the success of prevention efforts
• Delivery of OHS research funds.
• Oversight of funding and service delivery of the Health and Safety Associations
• Responsible for preparing the Annual Report.
Training and Safety Programs Branch
• Design, implement, deliver and administer training standards.
• Designing, developing, and implementing province wide , ongoing safety programs with special attention to small businesses, vulnerable workers, and young workers.
• Putting in place strategic initiatives through key partnerships.
• Foster a culture of occupational health and safety.
Chief Prevention Officer
Integrated Occupational Health
and Safety Strategy
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Integrated Occupational Health and Safety
Strategy
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OHS System Partners
Mandatory Occupational Health
and Safety Awareness Training
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Awareness Training Programs
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Occupational Health and
Safety Awareness and
Training Regulation (O.
Reg. 297/13) in effect as
of July 1, 2014.
MOL offers a free
awareness training
program e-learning
modules with printed
certificates on our
website.
Hard copy versions of the
program suite are also
available for download
on the MOL website.
The Guidance Tools
In addition to these resources, the MOL offers a free guide to the regulatory
requirements and guidance tools available on the MOL website in English
and French. The guidance tools include:
• The Training Program Assessment for Workers and Supervisors – helps
employers assess whether their occupational health and safety awareness
training program meets the minimum requirements of the regulation.
• The Record Keeping Template – sample template that employers can use
to record occupational health and safety awareness training for their
workers and supervisors.
• The Knowledge Check for Workers and Supervisors – one way employers
can verify that previous training for their workers and supervisors meets the
minimum requirements of the regulation.
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Working at Heights (WAH)
Training Standards
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Overview of Proposed WAH Training Standards
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Draft WAH Training Program Standard sets out requirements that must be
met by training programs
Draft WAH Training Provider Standard sets out
requirements that must be
met by training providers
A priority recommendations from the Expert Advisory Panel report is to
develop mandatory fall protection training for workers working at heights
Working at Heights training standard is to address fall hazards. It is not
limited to a specific sector.
In order for compliance with the standards to be mandatory, regulatory
amendments under the OHSA would be needed.
The current requirements for fall protection training prescribed by the
OHSA and Regulations remain in effect.
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Highlights: WAH Program Standard
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Sets out a detailed list of learning outcomes that must be met
by working at heights training programs, including duration (6.5 hours), equipment and mode of instruction.
Conducted in two modules and requires practical hands-on
demonstration of skills.
Allows for tailoring of programs to specific sectors, as long as
baseline requirements are met.
Compatible with need to ensure that vulnerable workers
and/or those with learning/language/literacy challenges are
able to complete a training program which meets the
standard.
Proposal for validity of training of 3 years.
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Highlights: WAH Provider Standard
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The Working at Heights Training
Provider Standard outlines the
requirements for providers of
working at heights training
programs, including:
• Training provider general
requirements
• Instructor/evaluator qualifications and delivery requirements
• Code of ethics; and
• Administration/record keeping
The Working at Heights Training
Provider Standard supports the
consistent and high quality
delivery of working at heights
training programs.
The Working at Heights Training
Provider Standard outlines the
technical instructor
qualifications for providers of
working at heights training
programs, including:
• Technical Health & Safety
Knowledge and Experience
• Adult Education Knowledge and Delivery Experience
• Working at Heights Knowledge and Delivery Experience
• Advanced Knowledge in Use/Application of Relevant Equipment
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Consultations: Working at Heights
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The Working at Heights Training Program Standard was
released by the Chief Prevention Officer on December 19,
2013.
Earlier this year, the Ministry consulted on both the draft
Working at Heights Training Provider standard and a regulatory
proposal to make working at heights program and provider standards mandatory for workers engaged in construction
activities.
The regulatory proposal targeted workers who use travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems,
safety belt or work belt as a source of protection against fall
hazards.
The Ministry is currently analyzing the feedback from the
public consultation for implementation considerations.
Joint Health and Safety
Committee Training Standards
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Joint Health and Safety Committee Training Standards
Under the OHSA, workplaces with 20 or more workers, as well as in some other
specific circumstances, are required to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee
(JHSC).
The current JHSC Certification Standard (1996 Standard) was developed by the
WSIB in May 1996 and was adopted by the MOL in 2012.
The 2014 JHSC Certification Training Program and Provider Standards (2014
Standards) were publicly released this year and are anticipated to come into
effect in late 2015. In the meantime, the existing 1996 Certification Standards
remain in effect.
Through focus groups this Fall, the ministry will seek input and comments on the
implementation of the 2014 standards, which will include feedback on sector
hazard lists for Part Two training, and implementation frameworks such as the
process to obtain an exemption from refresher training.
If you would like to participate, please contact us at
MOL.TrainingPrograms@ontario.ca to be included on our attendee list and to
receive additional information about dates and locations.
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Key Changes in the 2014 JHSC Standards
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Key Changes for Learners to Become Certified or Maintain Certification
Formalizing Part Two • Approved Part 2 training on a minimum of 6 hazards taken from sector hazard lists* must be taken from approved training providers
Refresher Training to Maintain Certification
• On a go forward basis only, certified members trained under the 2014 Standards will have to take refresher training every three years or obtain a one-time exemption, for an active certified member*
Learning Continuity • Part 2 training to be completed within 6 months of Part 1 training • In extenuating circumstances, with prior approval from the MOL, the
6 month time period can be extended*
Key Changes to Training Delivery
Instructional Duration • Minimum Durations for face-to-face training • Part 1 Training – 3 days (19.5 hours) • Part 2 Training – 2 days (13 hours)
• Refresher Training – 1 day (6.5 hours)
Participant-Centred Learning
• Training to have a minimum of 6 and maximum of 25 participants • Increased focus on participant interactivity and ongoing evaluation
*Implementation frameworks to be developed during focus groups
Mandatory Entry Level
Construction (MELC) Training
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Overview of Proposed MELC Training Standards
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Draft MELC Training Program Standard sets out requirements
that must be met by training
programs
Draft MELC Training Provider Standard
sets out requirements that must be met
by training providers
A priority recommendations from the Expert Advisory Panel report
is to develop mandatory entry-level training for construction
workers.
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The MELC Working Group
A MELC working group was established and consists of the following:
Construction Industry Members:
• Management Representatives
• Labour Representatives
Special Industry Members:
• Vulnerable Worker Representative
• Small Business Representative
Resource Support Members:
• Health and Safety Association Representatives (WSN, IHSA, WHSC)
• Government Representatives (MOL, MTCU, OCOT, Federal)
Working group is in the process of developing draft MELC
program & provider standards for consideration by the CPO
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QUESTIONS?
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Richard.Burton@ontario.ca
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