Bill 168 & OHSA Compliance
Ontario Workplace Violence & Harassment Training
A safe and respectful workplace begins with prevention.
Helping Ontario employers meet workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements through training, policies, risk assessments, and investigation support.
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) establishes requirements for preventing workplace violence and harassment, including policies, programs, risk assessments, employee instruction, and procedures for responding to workplace incidents and complaints.
At HR Proactive Inc., we help organizations understand and meet these responsibilities through workplace prevention training, resources, and professional services.
Whether your organization requires online training, SCORM files, classroom instruction, or Train-the-Trainer materials, we offer flexible solutions designed to meet the needs of Ontario employers.
Looking for more than workplace violence and harassment training? Explore our Ontario Mandatory Training Bundle, bringing essential workplace compliance courses together in one convenient solution.
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From DVD Training Kits to Cloud-Based Learning:
Our History with Bill 168
When Ontario introduced Bill 168 in 2009, HR Proactive recognized that employers would need more than an understanding of the legislation. They needed a complete solution to help them meet their new workplace violence and harassment prevention responsibilities.
HR Proactive was first to market with a comprehensive Bill 168 compliance kit, combining DVD-based employee training with workplace policies, risk assessment tools, forms, and implementation resources.
It was an innovative solution for its time, giving Ontario employers the materials they needed to establish workplace violence and harassment prevention programs.
A lot has changed since 2009. So have we.
What began as a DVD-based training solution has evolved into interactive eLearning, SCORM-compliant training files, cloud-based Learning Management Systems, live virtual instruction, and customizable workplace prevention programs.
While technology has transformed how we deliver training, our commitment remains the same: helping organizations move beyond compliance toward meaningful workplace prevention.
Workplace Training.
Your Way.
One Training Partner.
Every Delivery Option.
Every organization has different training needs. HR Proactive offers flexible delivery options to accommodate workplace schedules, locations, and employee access to technology.
HR Pro Hosted LMS
Our branded learning platform provides course assignments, learner tracking, completion reports, assessments, and certificates.
Instructor-Led Training
Live virtual or in-person sessions for individuals, teams, supervisors, and managers.
Train-the-Trainer Kits
Fully developed training materials for organizations that prefer to deliver workplace violence and harassment awareness training internally.
Our Train-the-Trainer kits include structured resources to support consistent classroom instruction and employee learning.
SCORM-Compatible eLearning Packages
Customized SCORM-compatible workplace harassment and violence prevention courseware can be integrated into an organization’s existing Learning Management System.
Ontario Mandatory Workplace Training Bundle
One Training Solution.
Multiple Compliance Requirements.
Ontario employers are responsible for providing employees and supervisors with training that supports their obligations under workplace health and safety, accessibility, and human rights legislation.
HR Proactive offers a comprehensive Ontario Mandatory Training Bundle, bringing together essential workplace compliance courses in one convenient solution.
Our training programs include:
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention (Bill 168)
- Workplace Sexual Harassment Awareness (Bill 132)
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
- WHMIS Training
- AODA Customer Service Training
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) Training
- Human Rights 101
Our interactive eLearning programs include knowledge checks, assessments, and certificates of completion.
Organizations can license SCORM-compliant training files for their existing Learning Management System or use HR Proactive’s hosted LMS to assign courses, monitor completion, and maintain training records.
Beyond Compliance:
Building a Respectful and Resilient Workplace
Meeting legislative requirements is an important starting point. Building a healthy workplace culture also involves developing the awareness and interpersonal skills that influence everyday interactions.
HR Proactive offers additional workplace prevention and professional development programs, including:
- Respect in Action
- Respect and Civility in the Workplace
- Human Rights 101
- Boundaries in the Workplace
- Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
- Resilience in the Workplace
- Communication Skills for Employees
- Communication and Coaching for Supervisors
- Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions
- Bystander Intervention
These programs help employees and supervisors strengthen communication, establish appropriate professional boundaries, understand human rights responsibilities, recognize the impact of their behaviour, manage workplace stress, and contribute to a respectful organizational culture.
Courses can be delivered individually or combined into a customized training solution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bill 168 and Ontario OHSA Requirements
What is Bill 168 in Ontario?
Bill 168 was legislation that amended Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act to introduce specific workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements. These provisions came into effect in 2010 and were subsequently strengthened through additional legislation, including Bill 132.
Is Bill 168 training mandatory in Ontario?
The OHSA requires employers to provide workers with appropriate information and instruction about workplace violence and harassment policies and programs. Although employers commonly refer to this as Bill 168 training, the legislation does not prescribe one universal course or fixed training duration.
Do all Ontario employers need workplace violence and harassment policies?
Yes. Employers covered by the OHSA are required to prepare workplace violence and harassment policies and review them at least annually. Specific written policy and posting requirements depend on workforce size, subject to inspector orders.
Is a workplace violence risk assessment mandatory?
Yes. Ontario’s OHSA requires employers to assess workplace violence risks arising from the nature of the workplace, type of work, and conditions of work. Reassessments are conducted as often as necessary to ensure the workplace violence policy and program remain effective.
How often is workplace violence and harassment training required?
The OHSA does not establish a universal annual refresher training requirement for workplace violence and harassment.
Employers are responsible for providing appropriate information and instruction, including additional instruction when changes to policies, programs, risks, or workplace circumstances make it necessary.
Do supervisors require workplace harassment training?
Supervisors require appropriate information and instruction relevant to their responsibilities.
This includes recognizing workplace violence and harassment, responding to complaints, following reporting procedures, and understanding their obligations under the OHSA.
What is the difference between a workplace violence policy and a workplace violence program?
A policy establishes the employer’s commitment to prevention.
A program explains how that commitment is implemented through risk controls, reporting procedures, emergency assistance, and incident response.
Are employers required to investigate workplace harassment complaints?
Yes. Employers are responsible for ensuring that incidents and complaints of workplace harassment are investigated in a manner appropriate to the circumstances.
The nature and extent of the investigation depend on the allegations and circumstances. An investigation obligation can arise even without a formal written complaint.
Can workplace violence and harassment training be delivered online?
Yes. Online training can be an effective delivery method, provided employees receive appropriate information and instruction about their employer’s policies, programs, and workplace-specific procedures.
Can HR Proactive’s training be uploaded to our LMS?
Yes. HR Proactive offers SCORM-compliant training files for organizations with an existing Learning Management System.
Training can also be delivered through our hosted LMS, allowing organizations to assign courses, monitor progress, and maintain training records.
Does HR Proactive offer a complete Ontario mandatory training bundle?
Yes. HR Proactive offers Ontario workplace compliance training programs, including workplace violence and harassment prevention, health and safety awareness, WHMIS, accessibility training, and human rights education.
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