Stating that “The Ministry of Labour’s proactive inspection blitzes on sector-specific hazards are designed to raise awareness and increase compliance with health and safety legislation”, the MOL has released its schedule of safety inspection blitzes by MOL inspectors for 2012 and 2013:
2012-13 Inspection Blitz Schedule Released by Ontario MOL
About Adrian Miedema
Adrian is a partner in the Toronto Employment group of Dentons Canada LLP. He advises and represents public- and private-sector employers in employment, health and safety and human rights matters. He appears before employment tribunals and all levels of the Ontario courts on behalf of employers. He also advises employers on strategic and risk management considerations in employment policy and contracts.
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