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Stop Work Orders
Compliance Orders
Stop Work Orders
If an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer observes work being conducted unsafely or unhealthily, they may issue a stop work order. This order halts all activity immediately and can extend to multiple work sites. The stop work order remains in effect until the stipulated requirements are fulfilled.
Stop Use Orders
Compliance Orders
Stop Work Orders
Besides issuing Stop Work Orders, an OHS officer is also empowered to halt the use of any equipment deemed unsafe or that poses a serious risk of injury to workers.
Compliance Orders
Compliance Orders
Compliance Orders
Compliance orders are issued by OHS officers when non-compliance issues are observed. These orders mandate action to be taken by a specified date.
Director's Orders
Compliance Orders
Compliance Orders
OHS directors possess expanded powers beyond those of an OHS officer, including the ability to issue directives that impact the entire organization, such as mandating the creation of a health and safety program.
OHS Stop Work Orders
When work is halted by an OHS order, it is crucial to resolve the order promptly and permanently. This may involve altering equipment, providing training, or developing policies or programs. Our team will evaluate the situation and fulfill all necessary requirements to ensure work can continue safely and without delay, safeguarding both your employees and your financial interests.
Stop work orders can apply to:
- The entire work site
- Multiple work sites
- Certain activities at the work site
- Specific areas of the work site
NEXT STEPS
Complimentary Consultation
- Review the order to identify violations and reasons behind the order
- Create of a plan outlining the requirements and steps necessary to resume work
Workplace Safety Engineering Plan Approved
- Contact the issuing authority
- Document all actions taken, costs and correspondence
- Implement a permanent solution which may include: Equipment modifications, engineered drawings, procedural changes, training requirements or program development
- Request and supervise the final OHS inspection to have the order lifted
ohs stop use orders
A stop use order is issued by an OHS officer to prevent the use of equipment that is unsafe or could cause serious injury to workers.
A stop use order may require:
- Equipment modifications or replacement
- Procedure development
- Load, Stress, Tension tables and calculations
- Employee specific training
- Stamped engineered drawings
Additional Services
Refusal of Dangerous Work Investigations
In the event of an employee work refusal, our team will conduct an investigation into the circumstances, advise on the required measures to rectify or remove the hazard(s), and compile a detailed written report of the findings.
Health and Safety Audits
A thorough review and audit of the Occupational Health Management System (OHMS), encompassing the evaluation of current hazard assessments, adherence to federal and provincial regulations, policy review and development, as well as procedures and training.
Workplace Inspection and Audits
Inspect facilities to identify hazards, ensure compliance, create inspection and preventative maintenance schedules and recommend control measures
Safe Work Procedures
Comprehensive review and development of safe work procedures
Industrial Hygiene
Evaluate workplace environments to identify and control chemical, physical, and biological hazards. We provide recommendations to prevent exposure to hazardous substances and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Injury Management
Conduct injury investigations with root cause analysis. Develop return-to-work programs ensuring employees can return safely return to work.