June 12 Forest Products Webinar

How to prepare for Ontario workplace inspections on hazardous materials training and worker exposures to chemical agents

Learn what to expect from provincial health and safety inspection initiative

You’re invited to attend a free forest products webinar, “How to prepare for Ontario workplace inspections on hazardous materials training and worker exposures to chemical agents,” on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 1:30 pm EST.

Co-hosted by Workplace Safety North (WSN) and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Ministry), the webinar focuses on exposure to chemical agents and the amended Hazardous Product Regulation.

Workplace Hazardous Material Information Sheets (WHMIS) training and legislation will be discussed as it applies to the forestry, pulp and paper industries.

Occupational illnesses can result from short or long-term exposure to hazardous chemical agents in the workplace. Control measures to prevent these exposures will help lower the risk of workers developing an occupational illness.

Speakers

Judit Nelson Industrial Hygiene Specialist Workplace Safety North

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Discussion topics

• Overview and rationale
• Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Inspection areas of focus
• Resource information

Between July 2, 2024, and March 31, 2025, the Ministry will conduct inspections focused on WHMIS training based on the amended Hazardous Products Regulations and worker exposure to chemical agents in the workplace. Inspectors will be issuing requirements and orders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Reg. 833 and other applicable regulations.

Get an overview of the upcoming workplace safety inspection initiatives happening in 2024 and 2025, including WHMIS training, exposure to chemicals, and hazardous products.

You’re encouraged to ask questions via webinar chatbox during the presentation.

Help make your workplace safer and register today!

Please note: Some companies may have blocked the use of the Zoom application. Once registered, make sure you can access the Zoom application on your device by going to Zoom test to make sure this platform works for you.

If you are not able to access Zoom on your workplace device, please consider using a personal device (depending on your workplace, you may have to re-register using a personal email address).

Related

A guide to designated substances in the workplace– Ministry

Occupational Illness Exposures – Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)

WHMIS Training - WSN

Occupational disease prevention – WSN free resources

Intended Audience

This webinar is intended for workers, supervisors, employers, lead hands, superintendents, managers, JHSC members and other safety representatives, safety coordinators, and other interested parties.