Practical guides, checklists, and reference material to help supervisors, employers, and JHSC members build safer workplaces.
Important: These resources are provided for educational and general workplace safety use only. They do not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified legal or safety professional for advice specific to your situation.
A comprehensive guide to how the Internal Responsibility System works under Ontario's OHSA, including the roles of employers, supervisors, and workers in maintaining workplace safety.
Guide — Legal Compliance
A step-by-step checklist for supervisors to demonstrate due diligence in workplace health and safety, aligned with OHSA requirements.
Checklist — Supervision
A ready-to-use agenda template for Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, covering all required discussion points and documentation needs.
Template — JHSC
Learn how to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards using a systematic approach. Includes a risk matrix and prioritization framework.
Guide — Hazard Management
A quick reference for GHS pictograms, hazard classes, and safety data sheet sections under the updated WHMIS 2015 regulations.
Reference — Hazard Management
Ensure every new worker receives proper safety orientation with this comprehensive checklist covering rights, hazards, PPE, and emergency procedures.
Checklist — Training
A practical guide to conducting effective workplace incident investigations, from securing the scene to identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Guide — Incident Response
Key topics and concepts for workers preparing for JHSC Part 1 and Part 2 certification, organized by the Ministry of Labour training curriculum.
Reference — JHSC
Evaluate your knowledge of supervisor obligations under the OHSA with this self-assessment tool covering key duties and best practices.
Checklist — Supervision
A template for developing workplace violence and harassment policies and programs as required under Bill 168 amendments to the OHSA.
Template — Legal Compliance
Ready-to-use forms, checklists, and templates. Download, customise, and put them to work.
A comprehensive inspection checklist for monthly workplace safety inspections. Covers physical hazards, housekeeping, fire safety, PPE, and emergency equipment.
A ready-to-use agenda template for Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, covering all required discussion points and documentation needs.
A structured template for recording Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting minutes, including action items, recommendations, and follow-up tracking.
A risk assessment matrix spreadsheet for evaluating workplace hazards by likelihood and severity. Includes automatic risk level calculations and priority rankings.
A fillable report form for documenting workplace incidents and accidents. Covers incident details, injured person info, witness statements, immediate causes, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and supervisor / JHSC sign-off. Aligned with Ontario OHSA ss.51–53.
An orientation checklist ensuring new workers receive all required safety information including rights, hazard awareness, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures.
A training attendance and acknowledgment log for documenting worker participation in safety training sessions. Includes worker name, date, training topic, trainer, duration, signature acknowledgment, and notes across multiple sessions.
A policy template aligned with Ontario OHSA requirements (sections 32.0.1–32.0.7). Covers policy statement, definitions, scope, employer commitments, reporting procedures, investigation process, worker support, and review schedule.
A permit form compliant with O. Reg. 632/05. Covers permit ID, location, work description, atmospheric testing (O₂, LEL, CO, H₂S), hazard identification, control measures, PPE requirements, rescue plan, entrant sign-in/out, and supervisor authorization.
A Health & Safety Policy template aligned with IHSA COR 2020 Element 1 requirements. Covers policy statement, management commitment, worker responsibilities, and review schedule.
A two-page Job Safety Analysis template aligned with IHSA COR 2020 Element 2. Covers job steps, potential hazards, and recommended safe work procedures for each task.
A Toolbox Talk template aligned with IHSA COR 2020 Element 8. Structured for brief on-site safety discussions, covering topic, key points, worker acknowledgment, and supervisor sign-off.
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Safety messages set to music — a training aid for toolbox talks, JHSC meeting openers, and new-worker orientation.
An anthem for the committee—reminding us that prevention is the goal and everyone's voice matters.
A reflective track about stepping into the role with purpose—representation, responsibility, and follow-through.
An upbeat story about being chosen for the role and learning quickly how much it matters on the job.
Modern energy with a safety message—use it as a class opener or toolbox talk kickoff.
A practical walk-through of supervisor obligations—set to music so the key duties stick.
A clear reminder of the worker's right to refuse unsafe work and the importance of following the proper process.
Covers the essentials of Certificate of Recognition program requirements and audit preparation.
See how Ontario courts have applied these principles—and download ready-to-use templates to put them into practice.