10/04/2025
How to document washroom cleaning: New requirements you must know
Ontario employers are now legally required to keep washroom facilities for employees ‘clean and sanitary,’ advises Kristin Onorato, WSPS Health and Safety Consultant. The requirement under s.25.3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) was passed into law on July 1, 2025.
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Ontario employers must legally maintain clean and sanitary washrooms. As of January 1, 2026, they’ll need to keep records of every cleaning. Learn what clean really means, how often to clean and more.