Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
The official Ontario Act and the province’s introductory overview. Consult current legislation and requirements for your workplace.
Read the Act on Ontario e-Laws ↗ Read Ontario’s OHSA overview ↗Workplace health & safety
Safety Resources
A starting point for official Ontario workplace safety information and Canadian safety organizations.
Using these resources
These independent resources are provided for general information. Consult the relevant official source for current requirements and consider the jurisdiction and circumstances of your workplace. This directory does not provide legal advice.
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Ontario health and safety
Official provincial information and organizations supporting workplace health and safety in Ontario.
Ontario Workplace Health and Safety
Official Ontario information about workplace health and safety, prevention and employer and worker responsibilities.
Visit Ontario Workplace Health and Safety ↗Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Ontario workplace insurance information, including claims, coverage and return-to-work resources.
Visit WSIB ↗Infrastructure Health & Safety Association
Health and safety training, prevention information and resources from IHSA.
Visit IHSA ↗Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Workplace hazard prevention information, training and health and safety resources.
Visit WSPS ↗Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
Occupational health information and services for Ontario workers and workplaces.
Visit OHCOW ↗Workers Health & Safety Centre
Worker health and safety training information and educational resources.
Visit WHSC ↗Canadian safety organizations
National information, professional certification and development resources.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Canadian workplace health and safety information, education and practical resources.
Visit CCOHS ↗Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
Information about professional safety certifications, including CRSP and CRST requirements.
Visit BCRSP ↗Health and Safety Professionals Canada
Professional development, resources and community information for health and safety practitioners.
Visit HSPC ↗Other jurisdictions
For visitors working across jurisdictions. These sources are specific to Alberta or the United States; confirm which requirements apply to your work.
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Alberta construction safety training and resources. Review their jurisdiction and relevance before use outside Alberta.
Visit ACSA — Alberta ↗Occupational Safety and Health Administration
United States federal workplace safety information and standards. US requirements do not automatically apply to Ontario workplaces.
Visit OSHA — United States ↗Looking for practical safety support?
Explore TGH Safety training and services, or contact our Sarnia office to discuss your workplace needs.