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Q.
Will all businesses be inspected?
A.
No, not all businesses will be inspected.
Q.
How will the MLITSD select which businesses to inspect?
A.
The MLITSD selects workplaces to be inspected based on many factors which may include:
knowledge of the business and its activities;
the risk of worker exposure to hazardous substances; and
prior history of non-compliance.
In some cases, workplaces may also be selected simply because it has not been inspected previously.
Q.
Will the business be notified of a MLITSD Inspector visit?
A.
Generally, no. The MLITSD Inspector's visit will not be announced; however, there may be instances
when the visit will be scheduled in advance depending on the specific circumstances of the
situation.
Q.
What can I expect during an inspection?
A.
An Inspector has the right to enter and be granted access to all areas of the workplace.
When an Inspector arrives at your workplace, they will introduce themselves, explain the reason
for the visit, and ask a worker and management representative to accompany them during the
inspection.
The Inspector may conduct an administrative review and a physical workplace inspection.
Inspectors will enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and its regulations
based on the facts at the time of the inspection.
During an inspection, if an Inspector finds a contravention under the OHSA:
An order may be issued.
The Inspector will explain the contravention and may refer the workplace to a health and safety
association (e.g. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) for compliance assistance.
Inspectors issue stop-work orders where an immediate threat to worker health and safety has
been observed, halting work completely until the issue is resolved.
A field visit report outlining the details of the visit, including orders issued, will be provided to
the employer.
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