🔎 46 Years of Ontario’s OHSA – Why It Still Matters Today

On October 1, 1979, Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force. It was more than just legislation—it marked a cultural shift in how we think about work.

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Yet challenges remain. New technologies, remote work, psychosocial risks, and climate change continue to test how we think about safety. The spirit of the OHSA reminds us: protecting workers is never “done”—it’s a living responsibility that must be renewed every day.

I’ve shared some reflections on the history, impact, and future of the OHSA in my latest article.

👉 https://machinerysafety101.com/2025/10/01/from-1979-to-today-reflecting-on-ontarios-ohsa-and-worker-protections/

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From 1979 to Today: Reflecting on Ontario’s OHSA and Worker Protections

Marking 46 years of Ontario’s OHSA: from its roots in the Ham Commission to today’s evolving worker protections, safety remains a shared responsibility.

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