The Government of Ontario has reviewed legislation to expand employer accountability (Bill 18).
As a result, the definition of “worker” under the Occupational Health and Safety Act is now amended to specifically include unpaid individuals such as students who are performing work or services under a college, university, or other post-secondary institution approved programme.
According to the Ministry of Labour, employers (hospitals) hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring that students are appropriately trained for health and safety. The hospitals in the Ottawa region have streamlined the training requirements to avoid duplication of training thus training completed at TOH will be recognized at all other affiliated sites.
To meet the hospital mandated legislative requirements, students must complete a total of seven (7) modules upon entering the MD Program and complete four (4) re-certifications prior to each academic year.
- WHMIS (to be done annually)
- Privacy and Information Security (to be done annually)
- Emergency Codes (to be done annually)
- Tuberculosis Management: Overview (to be done annually)
- Violence and Harassment
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
- Working Together: The Code and the AODA
A communication with details will be sent to students during the month of July.