Ministry of Labours Health Care Initiative for 2014-2015 A new enforcement initiative for the Health Care sector begins July, 2014. All acute care hospitals will be inspected over three years, and some long-term care homes, retirement homes and community-based health care services will also be inspected. Both clinical and non-clinical areas will be examined. The initiative will include an evaluation of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation. The initiative will also address the five most serious occupational hazards in health care: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Exposures to hazardous biological, chemical and physical agents Slips, trips and falls Contact with/struck by injuries Workplace violence The Ministry of Labour will continue to inspect for overall compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations, such as Regulations for Health Care and Residential Facilities (O. Reg. 67/93) and the Regulations for Needle Safety (O. Reg. 474/07). labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pdf/sp_healthcare.pdf
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:10:05 +0000
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