Mandatory Awareness Training
Mandatory in Ontario workplaces: Health and safety awareness training for workers and supervisors
All workplaces in Ontario covered under the Occupational Health and Safety Act must ensure their workers and supervisors have completed a basic health and safety awareness training program.
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Ministry) has provided free training material.
Ontario Mandatory Awareness Training Program links
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
Sensibilisation des travailleurs à la santé et la sécurité en 4 étapes
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
Sensibilisation des superviseurs à la santé et la sécurité en 5 étapes
Resources for Employers
The Ministry has developed Awareness Training Guidance Tools to help companies assess if their own training programs meet the content requirements under O. Reg. 297/13. These tools can be accessed using the links below:
Training Program Assessment for Workers
Training Program Assessment of Supervisors
Knowledge Check for Supervisors
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