Who carries out the OHSA's objectives?

Who carries out the OHSA's objectives?

• A. Ministry of Labour
• B. Ontario Health
• C. Ontario Human Rights Commission
• D. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Answer: (A)

The OHSA’s objectives are carried out by the Ministry of Labour (the provincial ministry responsible for occupational health and safety). The OHSA sets the duties and rights that govern safe and healthy workplaces, and the ministry administers and enforces those provisions. It carries out inspections, issues orders to remedy hazards, prosecutes when necessary, and provides guidance and education to employers and workers to ensure compliance. The other bodies listed have different roles: Ontario Health focuses on public health and healthcare systems, the Ontario Human Rights Commission handles human rights issues, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board manages workers’ compensation and related injury prevention programs rather than enforcing OHSA requirements.

The OHSA’s objectives are carried out by the Ministry of Labour (the provincial ministry responsible for occupational health and safety). The OHSA sets the duties and rights that govern safe and healthy workplaces, and the ministry administers and enforces those provisions. It carries out inspections, issues orders to remedy hazards, prosecutes when necessary, and provides guidance and education to employers and workers to ensure compliance. The other bodies listed have different roles: Ontario Health focuses on public health and healthcare systems, the Ontario Human Rights Commission handles human rights issues, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board manages workers’ compensation and related injury prevention programs rather than enforcing OHSA requirements.