Ontario Workplace Health and Safety Compliance Orders

Government of Ontario data details written orders issued by inspectors when workplaces fail to comply with health and safety legislation. The dataset captures orders at a point in time, with the last update recorded in April 2026. Information is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in order types and violation categories over time to identify common compliance failures.
• Assess the geographic distribution of issued orders to target inspection resources.
• Model the relationship between order issuance dates and compliance deadlines to evaluate enforcement effectiveness.
• Correlate order data with industry sectors to identify high-risk workplaces.

Strengths

• Data is sourced directly from the authoritative Government of Ontario Ministry of Labour.
• Available in a machine-readable CSV format for analysis.
• Includes a clear disclaimer about data alignment with other sources, indicating transparency.

Limitations

• Specific metrics like row count, column names, and temporal coverage are unknown.
• The description notes data may not align with other sources, indicating potential inconsistencies.
• Sample data is unavailable, making initial assessment of data structure difficult.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour.

Collection Method

Collected from written orders issued by government inspectors for non-compliance with legislation.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026, indicating regular maintenance.

Geography

Ontario, Canada.