1 Administrative Monetary Penalties
O. Reg. 365/25
- Aware that Ministry inspectors can now issue penalties without going to court
- Inspector orders are corrected promptly and the corrective action is documented
- Due-diligence records (policies, training, inspections) are maintained as a defence
- Aware penalty recipients may be named publicly — compliance is a reputational issue
2 Procurement & OHS-System Equivalency
O. Reg. 364/25
- Your COR 2020 or ISO 45001 certification is current and audit-ready
- You know public-sector buyers must treat all accredited OHS systems as equivalent
- You are not paying for duplicate certifications to satisfy a single tender
- Certificates and audit reports are ready to submit with bids
3 On-Site AED — Construction
O. Reg. 157/25
- Assessed whether the project runs 3+ months with 20+ workers (AED required)
- Compliant AED plus kit on site: scissors, gloves, absorbent towels, razor, spare pads
- A CPR/AED-trained worker is present whenever work is in progress
- AED location and procedures are in the site emergency response plan and signed
4 WSIB AED Reimbursement
O. Reg. 360/25
- AED was purchased between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027
- Purchase receipts and proof the project met the AED thresholds are retained
- Reimbursement claim (up to $2,500/AED) submitted before July 31, 2027
- Aware reimbursement is limited to one defibrillator per qualifying project
5 Naloxone Kits — At-Risk Workplaces
In force 2023
- Assessed whether your own workers are at risk of an opioid overdose at work
- If at risk: at least one naloxone kit is provided on site
- Assigned worker(s) trained to recognize overdose and administer naloxone
- The risk assessment is documented even where a kit is not required
6 Washroom Cleaning Records — Construction
O. Reg. 480/24
- A cleaning record is maintained for each washroom facility
- The date and time of the two most recent cleanings are recorded
- Records are kept accessible for inspection on site
- Cleaning responsibility is assigned and understood
7 Respirators & PPE — Coming 2026–2027
From Jul 1, 2026
- Aware CSA-compliant respirators are accepted alongside NIOSH from July 1, 2026
- Respirator fit-testing is current (before first use, then at least every 2 years)
- Watching for new CSA head-protection and elevated-work-platform (MEWP) training rules
- PPE purchasing specifications are reviewed as standards change
8 General Due-Diligence Foundations
OHSA
- OH&S policy is current, signed, and posted (6+ workers)
- Workplace harassment and violence programs are in place and reviewed
- A JHSC or health & safety representative is established and meeting
- Training records and incident / near-miss reporting are up to date
Your Compliance Score
Applicable checks completed: ___ / 32
✔ 28–32 On Track
⚑ 20–27 Minor Gaps
✖ < 20 Action Needed
Score only the items that apply to your workplace (some sections are construction-only).
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