Bill 168 Workplace Violence and Harassment Program Development

The government of Ontario passed Bill 168 which amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act to include workplace violence and harassment as an occupational hazard.

As of June 15th 2010 all Provincial workplaces employing over five employees must have a developed and implemented workplace violence and harassment program. The amendment to the Act requires the employer to develop and post policies for workplace violence and harassment, perform a risk assessment for workplace violence, and develop specific procedures to respond to any violent or harassing behaviour arising from the nature, type or conditions of work.

Our OSG consultants can visit your workplace and develop a violence and harassment program specific to your needs and your work environment.

Agenda

• Send OSG Workplace Violence Questionnaire to client in advance of consultant arrival (optional)
• Tour facility and conduct physical inspection and risk assessment
• Develop workplace violence and harassment policies
• Develop workplace violence and harassment program
• Deliver program and report with recommendations

Legislative Reference

Occupational Health and Safety Act Part III.0.1 Violence and Harassment
32.0.2 (1) Program, violence – An employer shall develop and maintain a program to implement the policy with respect to workplace violence required under clause 32.0.1(1)(a)
32.0.6 (1) Program, harassment - An employer shall develop and maintain a program to implement the policy with respect to workplace harassment required under clause 32.0.1(1)(b