Workplace temperature regulations in Ontario do not establish one universal minimum or maximum temperature for every workplace. Some workplaces do have specific requirements, including a general minimum of 18°C (65°F) for many enclosed workplaces covered by Ontario Regulation 851, but there is no single maximum workplace temperature that applies across Ontario. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers have a general duty to take every precaution reasonable in the...

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is the main law governing workplace health and safety in Ontario. It establishes duties for employers, supervisors, workers, constructors, and workplace owners and provides the foundation for many Ontario occupational health and safety requirements. For employers, understanding the OHSA is an important part of operating a safe and compliant workplace. The Act addresses responsibilities ranging from providing information, instruction, and...

WHMIS 2015 training is required for Ontario workers who work with or may be exposed to hazardous products in the workplace. Employers are responsible for ensuring these workers receive the information and instruction they need to understand the hazards and work safely with the products used in their workplace. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It provides workers with standardized information about hazardous products through labels, safety data sheets (SDSs),...