Workplace Violence Risk Assesment

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 perform a risk assessment for workplace violence taking into account the nature, type or conditions of work.

Our OSG consultant will visit your workplace and inspect your facility with a specific focus on workplace violence and provide a detailed report of the findings and recommendations for implementation.

Agenda

• >Visit work place
• Meeting with appropriate personnel to discuss past incidents (if applicable)
• Conduct and document workplace inspection
• Develop report
• Deliver report findings and recommendations

Legislative Reference

Occupational Health and Safety Act Part III.0.1 Violence and Harassment
32.0.3 (1) Assessment of risks of violence – An employer shall asses the risks of violence that may arise from the nature of work, the type of work or the conditions of work.