Objectives of consultation include fostering the importance of a strong health and safety culture
The Ministry of Labour is inviting stakeholders to a consultation on March 27 to get feedback on the enforcement of Ontario's recently updated health and safety strategy.
“Safe At Work Ontario requires ongoing and meaningful focused stakeholder input in order to succeed,” said the ministry. “Feedback from our stakeholders is essential to ensure that the ministry is aligned with our system partners and is moving in the right direction on with sector hazards and improving the health and safety culture of our workplaces.”
The ministry will be holding a public consultation session on March 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Mississauga.
The objectives of the consultation sessions are to:
•build awareness of Safe At Work Ontario
•deliver key messages regarding Safe At Work Ontario through a variety of channels
•obtain feedback from stakeholders on how the program is working, areas for possible change and improvement, and support for proposed new directions
•foster the importance of a strong health and safety culture
•provide an overview of the progress of the implementation of the recommendations provided by the expert panel on occupational health and safety
Those interested in attending the session should e-mail: [email protected] by March 19.
Those who are unable to attend can still submit feedback. A summary of the presentation is available online for review with an online feedback form until March 31.
For further information contact: [email protected]
