Safety in the workplace is important. This is why in Ontario we have two statues of relevance. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, is designed to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and to prevent work related accidents including disease.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, is a compensation system that also provides for rehabilitation of workers who have been injured or who have succumbed to a disease related to the workplace.

These current laws have strict requirements that employers must satisfy. If they don`t they can be found to be in non-compliance.

Safety and health within the workplace should always be a top priority largely because of the increased numbers of on the job accidents but to also avoid any potential claims.

If you think you have a claim call my office today.