The Ministry of Labour has issued 23 orders to the Amherstburg Fire Department.
The ministry received two health and safety complaints regarding the department.
Following an investigation, an MOL inspector issued the following orders:
- To update the workplace violence and harassment policies, conduct a risk assessment related to violence, post the policies and to provide appropriate information and instruction to employees in this regard.
- To establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) with workers selected by their peers representing at least half of the members.
-To maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with specific reference to fire fighter pants and fire fighter jacket turnout coats.
- To provide training regarding Workplace Hazardous Materials (WHMIS training).
- To provide training regarding the duties of a supervisor, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and with respect to Fire Department Operational Guidelines.
The investigation is ongoing.
