Safety inspectors are asking for a health & safety plan and an Internal Responsibility System. Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS) has an online guide called Closing the Loop to help you create a safety plan.
Topics include
- Easy to complete self-assessment tool to identify gaps and determine priorities
- A worksheet for developing a written health and safety policy statement
- Posting requirements
- Overview of common hazards
- Quick reference listing jurisdictional requirements
Internal Responsibility System
Along with a health and safety plan, the Ministry of Labour also wants to see a business have an Internal Responsibility System in place http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/ohsa/ohsag_irs.php
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Internal Responsibility System provides some details on how to implement one and some resources to use http://wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Topics/Roles-Responsibilities.aspx
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