OHSA Bill 190 Washroom Compliance in Ontario: A Smarter, More Reliable Approach
Public washrooms are one of the clearest signals of how well a building is managed. Cleanliness and documentation influence resident confidence, visitor experience, and your building’s reputation and with Ontario’s Bill 190-related OHSA cleaning requirements, tracking and proof and times now needs to be consistent and easy to verify.
At M.C. Janitorial Systems, we believe compliance should be simple, reliable, and supportive of the people doing the work. With 50+ years of janitorial experience, we help property managers and condominium boards modernize washroom cleaning operations by combining proven cleaning standards with technology-supported tracking so you reduce admin, avoid gaps in records, and stay ready if documentation is requested.
What is OHSA Bill 190 washroom compliance (in plain language)?
It means your building needs a dependable way to keep public washrooms clean and sanitary and document washroom cleanings clearly without relying on memory, paper log sheets, or inconsistent sign-offs.
What OHSA update impacts buildings in 2026?
Ontario Regulation O. Reg. 480/24 has introduced specific requirements for records of washroom cleaning, including maintaining records that show the date and time of the two most recent cleanings and ensuring those records are readily available.
What does “readily available” mean for cleaning records?
Your records should be easy for workers to access. You either need to post them in/near the washroom or make them available electronically with clear directions for how to view them. The key is accessibility and consistency (not scrambling to find paperwork later).
Why are paper washroom log sheets risky?
Paper logs can work in theory, but in real buildings they often create avoidable risk:
Cleaners are moving quickly and may forget to sign
Sheets can be incomplete, damaged, or removed
Management has limited visibility until after issues arise
It’s hard to verify accuracy when reviewing records
Even with great staff, manual logging depends on memory, not systems.
What’s a more reliable way to meet Bill 190 requirements?
A more reliable approach is digital, time-stamped tracking that reduces friction for cleaners and produces clear records for management. That’s why M.C. Janitorial Systems has integrated Mero smart washroom technology into public washroom environments.
How does Mero smart washroom technology support compliance?
With a technology-supported workflow:
Cleaning activity is recorded digitally
Management has clear visibility into service history
Teams can receive alerts when attention is needed
Documentation is easier to organize and share
Compliance stops being a clipboard problem and becomes part of the operating system.
How do you make complying easy for cleaners?
We design the process to support cleaners, not burden them. Instead of relying on memory during fast-paced routes, the system provides:
Clear signals for when service is needed
Reduced administrative pressure
Stronger consistency across shifts and staff
Shared accountability between people and systems
How does this approach help property managers and building managers?
You get confidence and clarity. Records are organized, consistent, and easier to produce without someone on your team spending time chasing paper sheets or compiling documentation. It reduces admin workload while strengthening building trust.
What results should building management expect beyond “checking the box”?
Clean washrooms improve day-to-day experience, reduce complaints, and support healthier shared spaces. Just as important, reliable documentation provides reassurance to residents, visitors, staff, and decision-makers that your building is being managed responsibly.
Why M.C. Janitorial Systems?
Washroom compliance isn’t just about tools, it’s about execution.
M.C. Janitorial Systems brings:
50+ years of janitorial expertise
Proven cleaning standards and frontline operational leadership
A modern, technology-supported approach using Mero
A focus on making compliance practical, consistent, and low-admin
Want to simplify Bill 190 washroom compliance in your building?
Our Toronto office cleaning services help you move from paper logs to a smarter, verifiable system without adding work for your staff.Contact M.C. Janitorial Systems to learn how our service teams and Mero smart washroom technology can support cleaner washrooms, stronger documentation, and easier compliance.
