Our civil litigation lawyers have considerable experience handling investigations, enforcement and prosecutions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and dealing with inspectors, lawyers, and representatives of the Ministry of Labor (“MOL”). Our clients include employers, organizations, large and small-scale developers, residential and commercial builders, contractors, and sub-contractors regulated by the OHSA.

We have the legal knowledge and related experience to identify problems and solve them with minimal time and cost in order to maintain the reputation of our client’s business in a competitive market. Given our experience as former prosecutors and external legal counsel for related regulators, we have particular knowledge of the various challenges to compliance in this area. This also makes us particularly effective in fighting back against MOL prosecutions, representing, advising and supporting organizations and their management in provincial and federal matters.

• Represented numerous employers charged with offences under the occupational health and safety legislation.
• Represented employers and organizations at Coroner’s Inquests including but not limited to seeking standing for individuals and organizations affected by the Inquest’s mandate and preparing clients for testifying at Inquests and making submissions and recommendations to the Coroner’s jury.
• Advised employers and organizations regarding response to compliance orders and appeals of compliance orders.
• Advised employers and organizations on accident response strategy, including requests by inspectors for witness statements and production of investigation reports.
• Advised employers and organizations on conducting workplace violence risk assessments, as well as preparing and implementing workplace violence prevention policies.
• Advised employers and organizations on the development and implementation of contractor management programs.
• Provided advice regarding compliance with occupational health and safety laws.
• Drafted safety policies and procedures.