Employers, supervisors and workers can be issued tickets for violation of the Industrial Establishment Regulations made under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Examples of violations and associated penalties include:

• Supervisor failing to ensure worker uses a machine with adequate guarding under sections 24 or 25 of Reg. 851 - $300
• Supervisor failing to ensure worker uses protective equipment and procedures while doing electrical work under section 42.1 (2) of Reg. 851 - $300
• Employer failing to ensure that lifting device is operated safely under section 51 (2) (b) of Reg. 851 - $300
• Employer failing to ensure appropriate eye protection provided under section 81 of Reg. 851 is used - $300
• Worker failing to use a machine with adequate guarding under section 25 of Reg 851 - $300

Resource Environmental Associates has been assisting clients ensure compliance for close to 20 years through our occupational health and safety training and consulting services. Based on our experience, here's how your organization can prevent accidents and avoid ticketing and other prosecution methods?

1. Identify actual and potential hazards in the workplace (eg. unguarded moving parts, rotating components, unguarded electrified components etc);
2. Assess the extent to which the hazard will pose a risk to workers and others. Evaluate existing controls against legislation, guidelines, standards;
3. Control hazards through the implementation of engineering, administrative or personal protective equipment controls;
4. Communicate expectations to and of employees (eg. ensure the competency of supervisors, train workers on safe work practices and procedures);
5. Monitor your health and safety program;
6. Document

Look to our extensive offering of health and safety courses and consulting services to help your organization ensure compliance. Call us or visit us on the web at www.rea.ca for more information. For a complete list of fines, visit www.gov.on.ca/lab/english/news/ and follow the links to the Ontario Court of Justice.

• Current legislative and other requirements
• Features of the new CSA-Z460 Standard in development and its implications for organizations
• Hazardous energy control measures

The info sessions will be delivered by two of REA’s engineers who specialize in machine safeguarding and electrical hazard controls: Renee Frigault BA BSc MSc(Eng) PEng and Richard Bolkhen BEng PEng.

Sessions will be held at our Toronto office starting at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 10th and Thursday, March 10, 2005. Register for one of the sessions today and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about the new standard, pose a question to our engineers, or simply meet others from industry and discuss your experiences. Space is limited, so call our office today at 416-495-1314 to secure your spot. Refreshments will be provided.

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