Bill 168 & Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Training

The Ontario legislature has passed Bill 168 an act to amend the Occupational Health & Safety Act.  Bill 168 reached Royal Assent on December 15th, 2009.  Employers were required to comply by June 15th, 2010.

 

The requirements for compliance include the following:

  • assess the risk of workplace violence and take reasonable precautions to protect workers from possible domestic violence in the workplace;
  • develop and communicate workplace violence and harassment policies and programs to workers;
  • alert workers of the risk of workplace violence from persons with a history of violent behaviour; 
  • train all employees, managers and supervisors on the policies and programs

Program Agenda

  • Requirements of Bill 168 
  • Why is this an important issue and why do we have this new law?
  • Duties of employers including managers/supervisors and employees
  • Conducting the risk assessment process (to be completed by the participants once the participants go back to the workplace)

After training is complete:    

  • We will review the participating companies risk assessments and develop or revise policies on Workplace Violence and Harassment.  

 

Please Note: If you are audited by a Ministry of Labour (MOL) Inspector prior to attending our training session, please contact us immediately for our assistance in complying with the order.

The Registration Fee Includes:

  • The 3 hour program
  • Course Materials- customized Risk Assessment Material for Participating  Company's Main Location
  • HRPAR will review and finalize your Risk Assessment Report 
  • Develop and/or revise Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies for Participating Company.

The Registration Fee:

First Participant- $450.00 (+GST)

Additional Participant(s)- $175.00 (+GST)

*Please contact us for additional training dates in Barrie & the GTA
Training Session Hours:          Barrie/York Region- 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM            GTA - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Upon receipt, an invoice will be processed. Payment will be due prior to the course. Written cancellation received less than 5 business days prior to course are subject to 50% course fee. Substitute participants are welcome. If you have any questions please contact us at 705.719.7962 or 416.987.4163

 

 

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