And of course, when in doubt, you can always call a local employment lawyer for advice!

If a worker in any industry feels their working conditions are unsafe - due to heat or anything else - they should report the concern to the employer, who must investigate and address the situation. If that fails, the Ministry can be involved - call the Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008. 3/3

In education in particular, board policies and collective agreements may be relevant, but the specific requirements under these may vary. You can find information about the HWDSB's hot weather procedures here: www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/severe... 2/3

Good question! You are right; the requirements under the Act are usually expressed more generally (i.e. taking "every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker"). What that means in a specific context won't usually be precisely defined in the legislation. 1/3