Workers' Health & Safety Legal Clinic is a legal aid clinic funded by @LegalAidOntario We act for workers facing reprisals for raising health & safety issues.
#WorkingAtHeights training became fully standardized and mandatory in Ontario in 2017. But did it make a difference to the rate of injuries due to falls from heights?
Read about the IWH study: https://t.co/2fLB4pk6UH
David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, to provide remarks and hold a media availability. https://t.co/bq4mOBAJN2
Ontario will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would enable increases to @WSIB benefits paid to injured workers, above the rate of inflation.
For an injured worker who earns $70,000 a year, a 2 per cent increase could mean an additional $900 annually.
❗ The health and safety of workers is our top priority.
That’s why, starting October 26, the @OnGov is increasing the fines for corporations convicted of an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to $2 million.
Learn more: https://t.co/sdqhA4Us02
The @Ongov is creating Canada’s first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to diagnose workplace diseases faster, improve worker compensation, and reduce costs to the healthcare system.
Learn more: https://t.co/0EIWPSue0Y
Your health and safety is our top priority.
If you’re feeling unsafe at work, you have the right to refuse dangerous working conditions.
Learn more here: https://t.co/menhT2G4lI
Don’t be afraid to voice your concerns.
#DYK In Ontario, you cannot be fired for refusing to do unsafe work. Your safety is the priority.
Learn more here: https://t.co/tYtKHVFzkR
Your health and safety is always our top priority.
All Ontario workers have the right to refuse unsafe working conditions.
If you think your work might be unsafe call our health and safety experts at 1-877- 202-0008.