Mandatory Worker’s Rights and Employee’s Responsibilities Poster

Instructor will read the following Government of Ontario podcast transcript out loud:

Since June 2012, employers have been able to obtain a free new workplace poster "Health & Safety at Work – Prevention Starts Here" in English, French and 17 other languages.

Under the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers are required to post the Act and any explanatory material prepared by the Ministry, which includes this poster, in the workplace. The poster must be displayed in English and the majority language of the workplace. Effective October 1, 2012, inspectors will expect compliance with the requirement to display the poster.

The poster summarizes workers’ health and safety rights and responsibilities and the responsibilities of employers and supervisors. It also reminds employers that they must not take action against workers for following the Act or for raising workplace health and safety concerns, and seeking enforcement of the OHSA. The poster encourages workers to get involved in health and safety and explains when and why to contact the Ministry of Labour.

The poster is now available online in 19 languages in pdf format: Poster: Health & Safety at Work – Prevention Starts Here

Once downloaded, you can print the poster in black and white, or in colour. The Ministry requires that the poster be posted in print size of at least 8.5 x 11 inches.