Notice of Project (The Occupational Health & Safety Act)

By Wayne Klem – Director of Property Management (Toronto)
From the WB Condo Connection – Volume 2, Issue 2
Wilson, Blanchard recently attended a luncheon where the Ministry of Labour spoke to the topic of major projects being contracted throughout Ontario and the responsibility of those involved in these projects to ensure the health and safety of all who work on them. A major project as defined by the speaker was any contracted job that was greater then $50,000.00 in value.
Projects greater then $50,000.00 required to have a NOP (Notice of Project) posted on site prior to any work commencing. The Notice of Project is issued through the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the cost of this notice would be borne by the contractor who was awarded the project. The purpose of the notice is to inform the Ministry of Labour of who is the constructor (general contractor) on behalf of the owner of the project and the responsible party to ensure that all health and safety regulations under The Occupational Health and Safety Act are being followed on the job site.
It is imperative that Boards of Directors along with property management ensure that this document is requested for projects being considered in excess of $50,000.00 and is posted by the general contractor on site prior to any work commencing.
This will protect both the corporation and management from possible liability should the inspector for Ministry of Labour find that some aspect of the job site does not conform to the requirements of The Occupational Health and Safety Act.