Mandatory Awareness Training

Now 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, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) has provided free training material that meets the requirements set out in new Ontario Regulation 297/13 - Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training.

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 of Labour 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 downloaded in PDF using the links below:

Training Program Assessment for Workers

Training Program Assessment of Supervisors

Record Keeping Template

Knowledge Check for Workers

Knowledge Check for Supervisors

WSN has developed an information sheet for employers:

WSN - Mandatory Training Information Sheet

Related information:

Free resources and checklists for new and young workers