Violence in the Workplace

Good day readers.

Proposed amendments to the Ontario Health and Safety Act specify harassment and violence as hazards.

This would require employers to identify the hazard and carry out prevention and response. Violence would be a reason for a refusal to do unsafe work.

The employer would need policies, measures and procedures for the assessment and management of the risks.

Employers would also have to assist and report incidents or threats and provide training to workers regarding the hazard.

In solidarity, Emidio.