Ministry of Labour Blitz
MOL Enforcement Blitz: Conveyor Guarding & Lockout
On November 1, Ministry of Labour inspectors will begin a two-month sweep across the province, searching for conveyor and lockout related hazards and infractions primarily in the industrial sector – this not only includes manufacturing facilities but farming and service organizations as well.
This blitz is part of the province’s Safe At Work Ontario strategy to improve workplace health and safety practices through increased awareness, training and enforcement of provincial legislation and regulations. A “zero tolerance” approach will be taken for any contraventions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations regarding minimum age requirements, guarding issues or personal protective equipment.
How We Can Help:
Visit our Free Downloads section for publications, tools and resources on a variety of health and safety topics. The following downloads relate to conveyor guarding and lockout:
Information Services
Subscribe to Farmsafe newsletter, for workplace health and safety news, prosecutions, alerts and updates. Related Farm Safe articles include:
- Auger Alert: December 2009
- Augers: March 2009
Training & Products
Classroom and on-site Training:
- Conveyor Safety – ½ day public session and on-site training
Self-Study:
e-Learning:
Consulting Services
Safeguarding and lockout are two key ways to protect workers from the hazards associated with machines and equipment like conveyors. WSPS specialists provide consulting services and assessments in these key areas and more. WSPS specialists can help you by:
- providing conveyor safety and lockout training.
- ensuring you are in compliance with the legislation regarding conveyor guarding, machine guarding and lockout.
- identifying any conveyor or lock out hazards at your site and helping you to control these hazards.
- reviewing any Ministry of Labour orders and helping you reach compliance.
Contact Michael Wilson, Machine Guarding Specialist at (905) 614-4272 Ext: 2521, or your local office for more information on the above and additional services to meet your needs.
| OSSA Tel: 905-602-0674 Toll Free: 1-800-525-2468 |
FSA Tel: 519-823-5600 Toll Free: 1-800-361-8855 |
IAPA Tel: 905-614-IAPA (4272) Toll Free: 1-800-406-IAPA (4272) |
Regional Conferences & Events
Our Partners In Prevention health and safety conferences and events throughout Ontario provide excellent opportunities for networking and learning. Visit our website for more information and a line-up of upcoming dates and sessions on equipment guarding, lockout and other key health and safety topics.
Additional Information is Available at Our Partner Sites:
Industrial Accident Prevention Association - Health and safety information, resources and assistance to firms within the manufacturing sector.
Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) - Health and safety information, resources and assistance to firms within the service sector.
Others:
Workplace Safety North
Tel: 519.823.5600 - Toll Free: 1.800.361.8855 - Fax: 519. 823.8880
