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O. Reg. 213/91 - Construction Projects Amendments - Hygiene & PPE

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has announced amendments to O. Reg. 213/91 – Construction Projects, made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). These amendments will address the fit of personal protective clothing and equipment and requirements for toilet and clean-up facilities and will come into effect on July 1, 2023.

Construction Projects eLaws Version Update

The eLaws version of the Construction Projects regulation incorporates the future changes to the following sections 21, 29, 29.1 and 29.2. These changes are highlighted in grey.

Read more about changes to Section 21   Read more about changes to Section 29

Requirements for Naloxone Kits & Training

The Ontario government just published a news release announcing workplace requirements for naloxone kits and training. On June 1, 2023, at-risk employers will be required by legislation to ensure their workplaces have life-saving naloxone kits and workers are trained on how to use them.

Read more about MLITSD news release   Read more about the requirements under the OHSA

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