b'COVID-19 EMPLOYER REPORTING OBLIGATIONSE mployers in the construction industry haveresult of exposure in the workplace. Employers would numerous and complex legal reporting obliga- consequently be subject to reporting obligations in tions for a workplace exposure of a COVID-19accordance with ss. 52(2) and 52(3) of the OHSA, and infection of a worker. The three primary areasapplicable regulations. of inquiry, about the duty in Ontario to report a confirmed or presumptive case of COVID-19 to various regulators, include occupationalSubsections 52(2) and 52(3) of the OHSA outline health and safety, workers compensation, and publicthe employers reporting obligations. The former health regulators.is relevant for current workers, while the latter is applicable to former workers. Once an employer is ONTARIOS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH notified in a manner specified in those subsections, AND SAFETY ACT (OHSA)the employer must report in writing within four days An occupational illness is defined under s. 1(1) of theto the Director of the Ministry of Labour, to the joint OHSA as:health and safety committee or a health and safety representative, and to the trade union (if applicable).a condition that results from exposure in a workplace to aThe construction regulation, Ont. Reg. 213/91 physical, chemical or biological agent to the extent that the normalrequires the following information to be provided: physiological mechanisms are affected and the health of the worker is impaired thereby and includes an occupational disease for which9(2) A notice under subsection 52(2) of the Act (infor-a worker is entitled to benefits under the Workplace Safety andmation and particulars respecting a workers occupa-Insurance Act, 1997.tional illness) shall contain the following information: Infectious diseases acquired in the workplace fall1. The employers name, address and type of business. within this definition and have historically referred to tuberculosis, hepatitis, norovirus, influenza, and chick- 2. The nature of the illness. enpox. COVID-19 is an infectious disease of a similar nature and would be considered an occupational illness if an employee were to acquire an infection as a3. The workers name and address. THE NEW CAT325 EXCAVATORHigh-tech performance.Low-cost operation.Industry-Leading Tech Comes Standard.With standard onboard technology like Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, Lift Assist, Swing Assist and Payload, the Cat 325 delivers big performance in a tight space.UP TO 25% UP TO 45% UP TO 25%lower fuel increased productivitylower maintenance costsconsumption with standard technologyCall your Toromont Cat rep today!1 866 851-5342|toromontcat.com H 2 OSWCAFall 202019'