FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2022
Province Supporting majority Female Led Personal Services Industry in Ontario
First-in-Ontario health and safety training for personal service settings will help the industry recover and improve awareness for public safety.
April 29th, 2022 TORONTO: The Ontario Government delivers historic Health and Safety Training for the Personal Services Sector.
The Ontario government has partnered with Beauty United Council of Ontario with 1.9 million dollars in funding to deliver the first of its kind health and safety training to the industry. The paid training will allow employers across Ontario access customized training for the industry and ensure that industry standards are met.
The proposed project aims to train the personnel in the Personal Care Industry sector in occupational health and safety. The aim of the proposed project is to train individuals in:
Occupational Health and Safety rights and responsibilities
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2015
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Health and Safety representative training
The project aims to bring in the Health and Safety awareness among all the sections of the people in the industry by training the owner operators, employers, employees working in the industry. This would ensure the workplace in the personal care sector always maintains the highest health and safety standards providing the employees a safe workplace to work.
The Personal Service Industry is one of the largest economic sectors with at least one business operating in every corner of every town. It is therefore critical that persons employing or employed in the sector are aware of OHS rights and responsibilities to ensure that they work in a safe and healthy environment.
Beauty United Council of Ontario (BUCOO) is a non-profit, grassroots effort by professionals in the personal care industry sector BUCOO is thrilled to be partnered with the Ontario government.
“This training will allow access to all folks from the industry to ensure they have the necessary and most up to date health and safety standards and allow us to bring the entire industry operating safely and avoid future lockdowns. We are happy to see this government support this woman led industry” Paola Girotti says
“Our government is working for workers to make Ontario the best place to live, work and raise a family, and that starts with safety in the workplace,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “That is why we are investing in this important Beauty United Council of Ontario program, which will improve health and safety in the industry now and for years to come.” - Monty McNaughton Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development
“Every worker should come home safe after a hard day’s work. Together with the Beauty United Council of Ontario, we’re delivering the tools that the personal services industry needs to protect their employees and the customers that they serve. Our government will always put the safety of our workers and our communities first.” – Premier Doug Ford
Paola Girotti and Annette Palumbo will be available for interviews. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Paola Girotti
Beauty United Council of Ontario
Chairperson
647-997-4509