Ontario, Canada: Workplace Safety Guidelines Released

On April 30, 2020, in anticipation of the gradual reopening of its economy, Ontario announced that it had released safety guidelines to enable employers to protect workers, customers, and the general public. The guidelines provide direction to workers in the manufacturing, food manufacturing and processing, restaurant and food service, and agricultural sectors. They build on more than 60 guidelines developed by four health and safety associations in response to COVID-19 for various sectors (e.g., retail, health care, construction, transportation, police services, firefighters, and transit employees).

Recommended Actions

The sector-specific guidelines recommend actions employers can start planning for as they prepare to adapt to "the new reality during COVID-19," including the following: