Well the long awaited report from the Expert Advisory Panel on Health and Safety, led by Tony Dean, released the results of its review of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety System.
The panel consulted wide variety of stakeholders for their input about how to improve the prevention system. The panel has made significant recommendations for improving both the structure of the system and its work.
The recommendations include:
- The establishment of a new prevention organization, housed in the Ministry of Labour, and an associated council of stakeholders. The health and safety associations would align with this new entity.
- A strong emphasis on training, including mandatory awareness training for workers, supervisors, and health and safety representatives.
- A special focus on high-risk work, vulnerable workers, and small business.
- New efforts to combat the underground economy.
- Tougher penalties for willful violators.
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