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GuideThe posters and postings every Ontario workplace needs
An inspector’s first look is often the wall. Here is everything Ontario requires you to post or hand out, who it applies to, and where to get the official version.
- Post: the “Health & Safety at Work: Prevention Starts Here” poster, a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the names and work locations of your committee members or health and safety representative.
- Post: the WSIB’s “In Case of Injury at Work” poster (Form 82) at the first aid station, with your first aiders’ certificates.
- With more than 5 workers at a workplace, post: your health and safety, workplace violence and workplace harassment policies.
- Hand out, don’t post: the “Employment Standards in Ontario” poster, to each employee within 30 days of starting.
At a glance
| Posting | Who needs it | Post or hand out |
|---|---|---|
| The health and safety poster, the Act and your committee | Every workplace under the OHSA | Post |
| The WSIB “In Case of Injury at Work” poster (Form 82) | Every employer covered by the WSIB | Post at the first aid station |
| Your health and safety policy | More than 5 workers at a workplace | Post |
| Your workplace violence policy | More than 5 workers at a workplace | Post |
| Your workplace harassment policy | More than 5 workers at a workplace | Post |
| The employment standards poster (hand it out) | Every employer under the ESA | Hand out within 30 days |
The health and safety poster, the Act and your committee
Who needs it: Every workplace covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Also
- Post the "Health & Safety at Work: Prevention Starts Here" poster.
- Post a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Post the names and work locations of your joint committee members or health and safety representative.
OHSA, s. 25(2)(i) · Official source
The employment standards poster (hand it out)
Who needs it: Every employer covered by the Employment Standards Act.
Also
- Give each employee a copy of the current "Employment Standards in Ontario" poster within 30 days of their start date. It no longer has to be posted in the workplace.
ESA, S.O. 2000, c. 41, s. 2 · Official source
The WSIB “In Case of Injury at Work” poster (Form 82)
Who needs it: Every employer covered by the WSIB: a first aid box, a certified first aider on every shift (Basic up to 5 workers on a shift, Intermediate above that), the Form 82 poster and a record of first aid given. From 200 on one shift, a first aid room.
Also
- Keep a first aid box with the contents Regulation 1101 lists for the most people you have on one shift, and check it at least every three months, signing its inspection card.
- Post the WSIB’s “In Case of Injury at Work” poster (Form 82), with your first aiders’ certificates at the first aid station.
- Have a certified first aider on every shift, working near the kit. Certificates come from a WSIB-approved provider and last 3 years; you pay for the training and the time.
- Record each first aid treatment: what happened, when, any witnesses, the injury and the treatment given.
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1101, ss. 1–3, 5, 6 and 8–11 · Official source
Your health and safety policy
Who needs it: Required in writing, and posted, where more than 5 workers regularly work. Recommended below that.
What it must include
- A written statement of the employer's occupational health and safety policy
- A commitment to a program that puts the policy into practice
- A note that the policy is reviewed at least once a year
Also
- Post it where workers will see it.
- Review it at least once a year.
OHSA, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1, s. 25(2)(j) and (4) · Official source
Your workplace violence policy
Who needs it: Every employer needs a workplace violence policy and program. Once more than 5 workers regularly work at a workplace, the policy must be in writing and posted there.
What it must include
- A policy statement on workplace violence
- Measures and procedures to control the risks of violence identified in a risk assessment
- How to summon immediate assistance when violence occurs or is likely to occur
- How workers report incidents or threats of violence to the employer or supervisor
- How the employer will investigate and deal with incidents, complaints and threats of violence
Also
- Assess the risk of workplace violence, and reassess when things change.
- Take reasonable precautions where domestic violence may follow a worker to work.
- Post the policy (more than 5 workers) and review it at least once a year.
OHSA, ss. 32.0.1–32.0.5 · Official source
Your workplace harassment policy
Who needs it: Every employer needs a written workplace harassment program. Once more than 5 workers regularly work at a workplace, the policy must also be in writing and posted.
What it must include
- A policy statement on workplace harassment, including workplace sexual harassment
- Coverage of harassment that happens virtually or through technology (email, chat, social media), part of the definition since October 28, 2024
- How workers report incidents to the employer or supervisor, naming who to report to
- Someone else to report to if the employer or supervisor is the alleged harasser
- How incidents and complaints will be investigated and dealt with
- How information will be kept confidential, except where disclosure is needed to investigate, take corrective action or is required by law
- How the worker who complained and the alleged harasser will be told the results of the investigation and any corrective action
Also
- Develop the program with your joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative, if you have one.
- Post the policy (more than 5 workers) and review the policy and program at least once a year.
OHSA, s. 1(1) "workplace harassment"; ss. 32.0.1, 32.0.6, 32.0.7 · Official source
Postings that depend on how you work
- Tip pools: if you or the business’s owners share in a tip pool, the tip-pool policy must be posted and kept for 3 years (Employment Standards Act, in force June 21, 2024). See restaurants and hospitality.
- Hazardous products: safety data sheets aren’t posters, but they must be readily available to the workers who use the products. See WHMIS training.
- Accessibility (50 or more employees): your accessibility policies and multi-year plan are made public, and posted on your website if you have one.
Common questions
Do I still have to post the employment standards poster in Ontario?
No. You give each employee a copy of the current “Employment Standards in Ontario” poster within 30 days of their start date. It no longer has to be posted in the workplace.
What health and safety posters are mandatory in Ontario?
The “Health & Safety at Work: Prevention Starts Here” poster and a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the names and work locations of your joint committee members or health and safety representative, and the WSIB’s “In Case of Injury at Work” poster (Form 82). With more than 5 workers at a workplace, post your health and safety, violence and harassment policies too.
Sources
- Ontario: Posters and materials required in the workplace
- Ontario: Guide to the OHSA, Part III.0.1 (workplace violence and harassment)
- WSIB: First aid requirements
- Ontario: Tips and other gratuities
- Ontario: Guide to health and safety committees and representatives
This page summarizes Ontario’s rules as of October 13, 2026 for general information. It isn’t legal advice, and Prodigy Suite isn’t a law firm. Each rule links to the official source; for a specific situation, speak to an Ontario employment lawyer.
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