Labour minister announces workplace violence tool box

Quoted from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine:

Labour Minister Peter Fonseca said the workplace violence toolbox would help employers assess and control risks of violence in the workplace.

"By preventing injuries and creating healthier workplaces, businesses are more productive and create a more prosperous Ontario," Fonseca said.

Bill 168, which takes effect June 15, 2010, requires employers to develop workplace violence and harassment policies and programs, and provide information and training to workers on the content of those programs. The amendment also requires employers to assess the risks of violence at their workplace, and take reasonable precautions to protect workers from possible domestic violence in the workplace.

The amendments also give workers the right to refuse work if they are at risk of physical injury from workplace violence, Fonseca said.

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Posted by: gisela on 2010-05-14 10:32:00

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