Bunzl Helps Employers with Washroom Hygiene Legislation Compliance
Exclusive CleanWatch™ platform launched ahead of Ontario’s Bill 190 July 1, 2025 Deadline
Burlington, Ontario, May 28, 2025 – In response to Ontario’s Bill 190, which introduced stricter washroom hygiene standards effective July 1, 2025, Bunzl Canada introduced CleanWatch™, a cost-effective, simplified version of the platform designed to help employers comply with the new rules while improving cleanliness, safety and employee experience.
Introduced in Ontario in 2024, Bill 190, also known as the Working for Workers Five Act, amended several employment‑related statutes, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Employment Standards Act (ESA). As of July 1, 2025, constructors and employers are required to ensure washroom facilities provided for workers are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and that cleaning records are maintained. As of January 1, 2026, those records must also be easily accessible to workers.
The CleanWatch™ Solution
CleanWatch™ is a cutting-edge cleaning management software which transitions facilities from traditional, reactive cleaning methods to a proactive, data-driven approach. The new, simplified CleanWatch™ application enables employers to easily record washroom cleaning activities and make the information conveniently accessible via QR code, so that compliance with Bill 190 legislation is both straightforward and cost effective.
Compliance Made Easy
CleanWatch™ simplifies adherence to the legislative requirements by providing real-time monitoring and detailed reporting on washroom cleaning, ensuring that employers can quickly and easily meet the new standards.
“Bunzl is here to support Ontario businesses in achieving seamless compliance with minimal disruption,” said Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene’s Sr. Vice President, Brock Tully. “By adopting this innovative solution, employers can not only meet the new legislative requirements but also exceed them, setting a new standard for workplace hygiene and employee safety.”
Bunzl Canada remains committed to providing solutions that improve facility hygiene, operational efficiency, and workplace safety across Ontario and beyond.