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Transcript of Ministry of Labour 2006/2007 Priorities
Ministry of Labour 2006/2007 Priorities
Fiona Dalziel, Provincial Specialist
Industrial Health and Safety Program
Presented to OHAO
March 29, 2006
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 2
Agenda
Ministry of Labour Business Strategy Targeted Enforcement Enhanced Enforcement Capacity Sector-Specific Initiatives Other Initiatives
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MOL Business Strategy
Ministry of Labour commitment to reducing workplace injuries by 20% by 2008 (and prevent 20,000 lost-time injuries per year)
Business strategy: Focus resources based on high-risk framework Mitigate risk through implementing effective
strategies and wise use of resources Measure whether the efforts make a difference
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OHS System
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Strengthening the OHS System
MOL and WSIB: information sharing agreement to identify and target firms (high-risk and priority)
MOL/WSIB harmonized data: Single, consistent method of reporting lost-time
injury rates and fatalities Based on WSIB estimated workforce numbers
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Strengthening the OHS System
System wide targeting of worst 10% of workplaces by MOL, WSIB, HSA’s
2% MOL High Risk
8% Priority Firms (MOL); Last Chance (HSAs)
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Why Focus on High-Risk Firms?
10% of firms insured by WSIB represent 40% of all injuries/costs (>30,000 workplaces)
5 x as many injuries to newly hired workers
4 x as many serious injuries
4 x as many injured workers who don’t speak English
3 x as many young workers injured
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 8
Targeted Enforcement
Top 10% identified by risk assessment methodology using WSIB data
2005/06 algorithm had 5 criteria 2006/07 algorithm - 6 criteria based on previous 3 yrs:
1. Number of LTI’s per worker
2. Average cost per LTI
3. Number of NLTI’s per worker
4. Average cost per NLTI
5. Excess cost of LTI for employer relative to sector
6. Excess cost of NLTI for employer relative to sector
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 9
Proactive Inspections
High, Priority and Low Risk Targeting
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High-Risk Initiative
Targeted inspections of high-risk/high-cost firms
MOL target = top 2%
Proactive inspections 4 x per year
Approximate targets for 2006/2007: 4000 industrial firms 1800 construction firms 10 mines
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What are MOL inspectors looking for?
Systemic OHS Problems: Poor IRS Lack of OHS awareness and culture Lack of OHS programs and training
Specific Issues and Hazards
Inspectors will assess each workplace: Follow up inspection needed or not? Further progress and improvement required? Issues more related to WSIB claims management?
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 12
Last Chance Initiative
High-Risk Firms – top 2% (MOL targets)Priority Firms – next 8%
Health and Safety Associations (HSA’s) select their “last chance” firms from the 8%
An initial pilot group of 5 HSA’s participated(in 2006/2007 all 12 HSA’s will participate)
Associations work with these selected firms to improve their health and safety performance
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Priority Firms Initiative
Remaining firms of 8% become MOL Priority
MOL target of 1 visit during year
Monitor Internal Responsibility System of firm to ensure the firms do not move into high risk category
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Priority Referral Initiative
Consists of firms that are : referred by HSA’s through Last Chance Initiative high-risk firms carried over from the previous year due
to repeat or outstanding orders, or other reasons sector specific targeting strategies or referred by field due to unacceptable number of
complaints, work refusals, incidents or state of the IRS
MOL inspectors visit these firms 2 x per year
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Monitoring Impact
System-wide monitoring of impact:
# of targeted inspections Priority hazards Appropriate orders, prosecutions, fines Requests for training through HSA’s Activities of Last Chance initiative Fatality, critical injury, LTI trends
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MOL High-Risk Activity (Apr 1, 2005 to Feb 28, 2006)
Program Field Visits Orders
Industrial 13,463 37,536
Construction 7,182 14, 895
Mining 229 455
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Partner Outcomes
WSIB outcomes in the targeted high-risk firms (April 1, 2005 to January 3, 2006) show that we are on track to meeting our commitments (i.e. lower LTI #’s and rates)
In 2006, IWH plans to launch formal evaluation of effectiveness of HSA’s last chance initiative
MOL Presentation - Health Care Inspectors 2006 5
LTI & NLTI Rates
2.6 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.8
4.6 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.23.5
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Enhanced MOL Enforcement Capacity
An essential part of the MOL’s business strategy was the hiring of 200 new inspectors
131 new inspectors hired and trained in 2004/2005 (and in the field)
69 additional inspectors are currently being recruited
As of 2006, expect total MOL inspectors = 430
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Health Care Sector
Last group of recruits includes 6 health care inspectors Individuals with knowledge and experience of health care
and will be dedicated to enforcement in this sector Start April 3, 2006 and begin training program When trained, their role will include:
Initially concentrate on proactive inspections of high-risk health care facilities
Assisting all other industrial inspectors with health care inspections or investigations
Liaise with other health care groups (e.g., LTC compliance officers, public health inspectors, OSACH, etc.)
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Health Care Sector (cont’d)
Proactive inspections to address: IRS, JHSC function, infection control measures and procedures, ergonomics, violence, etc.
MOL will continue to address sharps injury prevention: employers to assess risk of sharps-related injuries implement measures to prevent injury - safety engineered medical sharps
(SEMS) may be a reasonable precaution
MOL will continue to address use of respiratory protection for protection against airborne transmitted diseases:
Employers to ensure staff trained/fit-tested to deal with routine situations and to respond to emergencies
Recommend ability to ramp up training/fit-testing, if necessary
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 22
Health Care Sector (cont’d)
MOL is continuing to work with MOHLTC (and other ministries/agencies) on initiatives and issues including: Emergency Management Ontario (EMO)/working groups Pandemic influenza plans (MOL Provincial Physician is
member of OHPIP steering committee) Infection control measures and procedures (MOL Provincial
Physician is member of PIDAC) Use of PPE (including respiratory protection) Legionnaires’ Disease prevention in LTC homes Etc.
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Farming Operations
O. Reg. 414/05, Farming Operations, comes intoeffect June 30, 2006
Does not apply to farming operations operated bya self-employed person without any workers
JHSC if 20 or > workers and have duties related to: Mushroom, greenhouse, dairy, hog, cattle, poultry farming
(JHSC certification requirements apply if 50 or > workers)
The following regulations apply: Critical Injury Definition; Training Programs; Training Requirements for Certain Skills Sets and Trades
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 28
Farming Operations (cont’d)
MOL working with OMAFRA, FSA, farming industry: To implement legislation To develop guidelines to assist in identifying main hazards (e.g.,
tractors, heavy machinery, large animals, equipment guarding and lockout, hazardous atmospheres, falls, etc.)
Public awareness sessions held in Feb/Mar 2006 Information on the Act, Regulations, Policy and Program
for Farming Operations at www.labour.gov.on.ca 1st year: MOL will focus on reacting to events 2nd year: MOL will develop a proactive inspection strategy
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 29
Industrial Sector - Ticketing
Announced January 20, 2005: Part I tickets under Provincial Offences Act for violations of Industrial Regulations (Schedules 67.3 and 67.4.)
81 contraventions that pose immediate and potentially serious hazard to a worker; are observable by an Inspector; do not raise complex legal or factual issues
Set fines at $200 or $300 Tied to the government’s plan to reduce workplace
injuries by 20% over 4 years From Jan to Dec 2005 - 508 tickets issued
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 30
Construction Sector: Underground Economy
To respond to construction industry concerns regarding fairness, competitiveness and level playing field
To identify workers/employers involved in the underground economy and ensure everyone complies with legal obligations
MOL has formal agreement with WSIB, Electrical Safety Authority, and the ministries of Finance and Training, Colleges and Universities to work together to identify underground economy activity and recover lost revenue to all parties
MOL is collecting data, including WSIB registrations and tax information, for these organizations to follow up on
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 31
Underground Economy (cont’d)
Mar 10, 2006: $1,727,022 revenue assessed; $996,308 recovered
Educating consumers about dangers of using underground, unqualified contractors/workers (www.serviceontario.ca/constructionbusiness)
MOL inspectors enforce the TQAA’s certification requirements for: electricians, hoisting engineers, plumbers, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, sheet metal workers and steamfitters
Announced Mar 6, 2005: Reg. 950 under POA amended to give MOL inspectors power to issue tickets to employers, supervisors, workers in specified trades if do not provide written proof of TQAA qualifications - Chief Justice must first set fines
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 32
Ergonomics
Half of all work days lost are due to ergonomics-related injuries
Ergonomics sub-committee of Minister’s Health and Safety Action Group for Manufacturing Sector
Issued report with recommendations in Sept 2005
MOL is acting on the sub-committee recommendations
Refer to MOL website for info: www.labour.gov.on.ca
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Ergonomics (cont’d)Pains and Strains Campaign
MOL will raise awareness of ergonomic-related injuries(Pains and Strains Campaign announced Jan 26, 2006)
MOL will work with WSIB and HSA’s to develop information and guidelines for employers and workers
MOL inspectors will receive enhanced ergonomics training (to assist MOL Ergonomists)
April 2006: inspectors will include ergonomic risk factors in inspections/enforcement at high-risk workplaces in industrial and health care sectors
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 34
Young Worker Safety
The MOL treats young worker safety seriously MOL inspectors will check to ensure that employers have
programs in place that address young worker safety, including: Ensuring young workers know their rights and
responsibilities Orientation for young workers Job-specific training Adequate supervision (“competent” supervisors)
See MOL website for info: www.labour.gov.on.ca
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 35
Confined Spaces
Confined Spaces Regulation (632/05) and amendments to the Industrial, Construction, Mining, and Health Care Regs. were filed and published in e-laws and Ontario Gazette in Dec 2005
Comes into effect on Sept 30, 2006
MOL is developing guideline to assist employers
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 36
Asbestos Regulation
Regulation filed/published in June 2005
Came into effect on November 1, 2005
Some provisions related to training program and asbestos management program will come into effect on November 1, 2007
MOL is working on guideline to assist employers
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 37
Proposed Noise Amendments
MOL proposal to revoke current noise provisions in Regulation 851 and replace them with the following:
TWA exposure limit of 85 dBA (based on 3 dB exchange rate); and 140 dBC ceiling limit.
Public consultation period ended Feb 24, 2006
MOL currently reviewing submissions
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 38
Occupational Exposure Limits
Annually proposing limits recommended by ACGIHfor adoption in Ontario: Ensures that OELs are regularly updated based on standards
developed by ACGIH, a credible organization. ACGIH standards setting process is transparent and provides
industry with lead time to work towards attaining compliance should new limit be adopted in Ontario.
Ensures that Ontario’s limits will remain current. Anticipate ACGIH to publish 2006 recommended limits in
Spring; MOL to propose changes following that date.
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 39
2005 OEL Update
More protective OELs for 23 substances were adopted into regulation in November, 2005
All except Formaldehyde and Styrene were effective November 28, 2005.
Revised limits for Formaldehyde are effective December 31, 2007.
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 40
Regulatory Modernization Act
Regulatory Modernization Act, 2006: to modernize business compliance by changing the way regulatory ministries can use and share information. If passed, it would allow ministries to:
Collect, use, share specific info for compliance purposes( ie: UE project) Notify another ministry if something relevant is observed Create teams from different ministries to work on projects Publish info about organization’s compliance record (deterrent) Authorize prosecutors to request court consider relevant prior convictions
in sentencing of a defendant Require court to provide reasons when it decides previous conviction does
not justify a more severe penalty The Act would also include safeguards for businesses
March, 2006 MOL 06/07 Planning 41
Smoking in the Workplace
Effective May 31, 2006, the Smoking in the Workplace Act will be repealed and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act will come into force
O. Reg. 48/06 made under SFOA filed Mar 1, 2006
Public health inspectors will enforce the new smoking legislation
Ministry of Health Promotion: www.mhp.gov.on.ca
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Thank you!
Questions?
AbbreviationsFSA = Farm Safety AssociationHSA’s = Health and Safety AssociationsIRS = Internal Responsibility SystemIWH = Institute for Work and HealthLTC = Long-term careLTI = Lost Time Injury (NLTI = No Lost Time Injury)MOHLTC = Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareMOL = Ministry of LabourOHPIP = Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza PandemicOMAFRA = Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural AffairsOSACH = Ontario Safety Association for Community & HealthcarePIDAC = Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory CommitteePOA = Provincial Offences ActTQAA = Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act