Ontario mining compliance campaign 2026–27: energy isolation - lockout/tagout
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development’s 2026–27 compliance campaign for Ontario’s mining sector focuses on energy isolation and lockout/tagout.
From April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, Mining Health and Safety Program inspectors will make sure that mining employers:
- Comply with the Regulation for Mines and Mining Plants (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854), sections 158, 159, 185, and 196, which require energy sources to be de-energized, locked out, and tagged before any equipment work
- Ensure workers are trained in lockout/tagout procedures, and that lockout devices are properly installed and used
- Implement effective measures and procedures when workers are required to perform live work
This campaign is part of ongoing efforts to keep mining workplaces safe and prevent incidents.
Resources
Topic page
Consulting services
On-demand webinars
Training
Safety talks and safety talk videos
Other IHSA resources