S-MOLI MOL Workplace Inspections

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Who should attend the visit when it is practicable to provide additional information to the Inspector?

The Inspector

The Duty Officer

The Platoon /Division Chief (correct)

The Health and Safety Co-Chairs

What should the Duty Officer or most senior supervisory staff from the Support Division do with the Ministry of Labour Premise/Project Form?

Keep the original and submit a copy to the Platoon or Division Chief

Acknowledge the receipt, submit a copy to the Platoon or Division Chief, post a copy in the workplace, and send a copy to the JHSC (correct)

File it away and do not share with anyone

Return it to the Inspector

What should be done when the situation poses imminent danger to workers?

The work should be stopped by the Duty Officer

The work should continue until the Inspector returns

The work should be stopped verbally and a written order should be issued later

The work should be stopped in a safe manner and confirm it in writing before leaving the workplace (correct)

Who is responsible for reviewing orders and determining follow-up action?

Management Signup and view all the answers

What should the Health and Safety Co-Chairs do with MOL reports?

Provide copies to Corporate Health and Safety Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the Inspector's order?

It should be posted in the workplace and sent to the Central Joint Health and Safety Committee Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Ministry of Labour Inspector's visit to Toronto Fire Services?

To inspect for regulatory compliance Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted immediately if the Inspector indicates prosecution is being considered?

The Management Co-Chair of the Central Health and Safety Committee Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing this guideline and participating in MOL inspections?

All Toronto Fire Service staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of the Duty Officer or Supervisor when an MOL Inspector visits?

To determine the purpose of the visit and accompany the Inspector Signup and view all the answers

What should the worker do upon refusing to work or do particular work?

Report the circumstances of the refusal to the worker’s employer or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who shall investigate the report of a work refusal?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Workplace' as defined in the guideline?

Any land, premises, location or thing at, upon, in or near which a worker works Signup and view all the answers

What applies to work refusals?

Operational Guideline S-WORU Work Refusals Signup and view all the answers

What may an MOL Inspector request during an inspection?

A copy of the MSDS and training records Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted immediately when an MOL Inspector visits?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an MOL Inspector authorized to do during a workplace inspection?

Enter into a workplace for inspection and investigation Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS employees do when an MOL Inspector visits?

Comply and co-operate with the Inspector Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ministry of Labour Inspections

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) conducts compliance inspections at Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to ensure regulatory compliance.
"Workplace” means any land, premises, location or thing at, upon, in or near which a worker works.

Responsibilities

All TFS staff are responsible for reviewing this guideline and participating in MOL inspections.
TFS employees must comply and cooperate with the Inspector during the visit.

MOL Inspector Visits

MOL Inspectors can inspect workplaces for regulatory compliance, investigate complaints, and investigate work refusals and critical injuries.
Inspectors may request documents, ask questions, and demonstrate equipment use.
Duty Officers/Supervisors must introduce and accompany the Inspector, determine the purpose of the visit, and contact the Central Health and Safety Co-Chairs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Duty Officers/Supervisors:
- Determine the purpose of the visit
- Contact Communications Officer
- Introduce and accompany the Inspector
- Provide facts when asked
- Note details of conversations and instructions received
- Make and keep copies of documents provided to the Inspector
- Report to senior staff when documents are requested and provided
Platoon/Division Chief:
- Attend the visit when possible
- Provide additional information to the Inspector

MOL Inspection Report

Inspectors will leave a report (Ministry of Labour Premise/Project Form) with the Duty Officer or most senior supervisory staff before leaving the workplace.
The report will be acknowledged, submitted to the Platoon/Division Chief, posted on the Health and Safety Bulletin board, and sent to the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) c/o Central Committee Co-Chairs.

Orders Issued Subsequent to the Inspection

In cases of imminent danger, Inspectors can verbally order work stopped and confirm in writing before leaving the workplace.
Duty Officers/Supervisors must arrange to stop the work in a safe manner, notify the Communications Officer, and post the order in the workplace on the Health and Safety bulletin board.

Special Circumstances

If the Inspector indicates prosecution is being considered or enters the workplace with a search warrant, the Management Co-Chair of the Central Health and Safety Committee should be contacted immediately.

Work Refusals

In case of work refusal, the worker must promptly report the circumstances to the employer or supervisor, who will investigate the report in the presence of the worker and a Committee member representing workers.

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This quiz covers the guidelines for Toronto Fire Services staff on preparing for and participating in Ministry of Labour inspections, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.