HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS IN CANADA
Every business in Canada is required by LAW to have a written occupational health and safety manual in place.
What are Canada's occupational health and safety regulations and act requirements for all businesses?
All businesses in every Province across Canada, are required by provincial occupational health and safety regulations & legislation to ensure an effective OHS occupational health and safety program is developed and implemented for their employees. The first step towards developing an occupational health and safety program for your small business in Canada is to develop a written health and safety manual which includes the proper safety procedures and policies pertaining to your business and in compliance with the provincial health and safety regulations.
This manual will be the foundation of your overall health and safety program in the form of written policies and procedures; along with usable forms to ensure your company's due diligence. Failure to comply with provincial OHS safety regulations in Canada, can result in very expensive and hefty fines, penalties, sanctions and stop work orders by local government safety officers.
This manual will be the foundation of your overall health and safety program in the form of written policies and procedures; along with usable forms to ensure your company's due diligence. Failure to comply with provincial OHS safety regulations in Canada, can result in very expensive and hefty fines, penalties, sanctions and stop work orders by local government safety officers.
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British Columbia, BC, Canada
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) in BC contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC. The purpose of the OHSR is to promote occupational health and safety and to protect workers and other persons present at workplaces from work-related risks to their health, safety, and well-being. Compliance with the requirements provides the basis on which workers and employers, in cooperation, can solve workplace health and safety problems. The requirements are not an end in themselves, but are a foundation upon which to build an effective health and safety program. The requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are adopted under the authority of the Workers Compensation Act as amended from time to time. Many sections of the OHSR have associated guidelines and policies, which are used to help interpret and apply the OHSR. Alberta, AB, Canada
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act establishes minimum standards for healthy and safe practices in Alberta workplaces. These laws are enforced through inspections, investigations, orders, administrative penalties, fines and prosecutions. The legislation establishes minimum standards for safe and healthy practices in Alberta workplaces. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation protects the health and safety of workers on provincially regulated work sites Saskatchewan, SK, Canada
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. Formed in 2002 out of a need to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities, the partners work through an integrated provincial injury prevention strategy to deliver programs that move Saskatchewan towards zero workplace injuries. The Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 outline an employer's health and safety responsibilities under the law. Manitoba, MB, Canada Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations are in place to protect the safety and health of workers in Manitoba. SAFE Work Manitoba is the public agency dedicated to the prevention of workplace injury and illness. As an employer in Manitoba, they are responsible for ensuring the safety and health of workers and others at their workplace. The Workplace Safety and Health Branch (WSH) conducts inspections and investigations to help keep everyone safe, and ensure compliance with the law. Ontario, ON, Canada The Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario sets out the rights and duties of all parties in the workplace, as well as the procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and for enforcement as needed.The main purpose of the Ontario Health and Safety Act is to protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job. It sets out duties for all workplace parties and rights for workers. It establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and provides for enforcement of the law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily. The Ontario Ministry of Labour issues guidance documents to assist with the application and interpretation of sections of the Act that relate to occupational health and safety. Guidance documents are intended to assist workplace parties with compliance. Nova Scotia, NS, Canada
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia provides workplace injury insurance to more than 18,000 employers, representing over 300,000 workers across the province. As a key part of this mandate, the WCB is responsible for the promotion of safe workplaces. The department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) is responsible for delivering effective and efficient regulatory management for the protection of the health and safety of Nova Scotian workers. LAE has a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Several regulations have been made under the Nova Scotia OH&S Act. These regulations give detailed guidance on specific hazards and issues around occupational health and safety in Nova Scotia. New Brunswick, NB, Canada
New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act. OH&S is the discipline concerned with protecting the health and safety of all stakeholders in the workplace from exposure to hazards and risks resulting from work activities. It is administered by Worksafe NB. It consists of the Act and 8 Regulations. New Brunswick law protects employers' and workers' rights under five pieces of legislation and their regulations: the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act, the Workers' Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Firefighters' Compensation Act, and. the Smoke-Free Places Act. Quebec, QC, Canada
In Quebec, occupational health and safety is the responsibility of the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST). This organization's mission is to administer Quebec's occupational health and safety plan in compliance with two laws: An Act respecting occupational health and safety and An Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases. The CQCD also works in collaboration with the Conseil du Patronat en santé et sécurité du travail, which offers its members a variety of training activities related to occupational health and safety. |
COR, SECOR, ISNetworld, ComplyWorks and Contractor Check
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Certification of Recognition (COR)
COR is aimed at driving positive workplace behavior and practices that lead to improved performance. It is currently being used across Canada and is a pre-qualification requirement for many contractors working in and out of the province and on public- and private-sector projects. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program consists of workplace health and safety training courses and auditing procedures. COR training and certification is handled by provincial or territorial safety associations. COR certification shows that the employer’s health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor and meets provincial standards. These standards are established by Occupational Health and Safety regulations and legislation across Canada. To get a COR, your business must first have a health and safety management system in place, and then have it successfully audited through a Certifying Partner. If your business passes the audit, the Certifying Partner will jointly issue a COR with the applicable provincial regulatory body. SECOR A Certificate of Recognition (COR) or a Small Employer COR (SECOR) is awarded to employers who have successfully developed and implemented a health and safety program that meets provincial standards. The COR certifies that the employer’s health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor and met the requirements of the provincial standards. Certificates are issued by Alberta Labour and are co-signed by Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP). ISNetworld ISN provides an online contractor management database, ISNetworld, which is designed to meet internal and governmental record keeping and compliance requirements. ISN collects health and safety, procurement, quality and regulatory information. ISN's subject matter experts review and verify this information to assess the accuracy, relevance and timeliness of the data. Connecting Hiring Clients with safe, reliable and sustainable contractors and suppliers around the globe allows these organizations to use ISN as an integral part of their management systems. ComplyWorks ComplyWorks is a private company with its head office in Calgary, Alberta. ComplyWorks provides employers and contractors with complete compliance solutions from pre-qualification through to payment, to go beyond basic Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) requirements. ComplyWorks and your company may have a mutual client that uses our web-based solution to manage their compliance. Through ComplyWorks your company will be able to understand and fulfill the requirements needed to work for your client(s). Your client(s) will be able to access this information as soon as you publish your subscription, allowing you to be considered for work. ContractorCheck ContactorCheck is a health and safety compliance company. They assess and accredit contractors across the country to legislative and client requirements, and provide clients with a contractor management tool to maintain compliance and reduce risk. The program is designed to give businesses in commercial property, educational facilities, hospitals and retail comfort knowing that any ContractorCheck Accredited contractor has demonstrated that they have a safety program that satisfies federal and provincial legislation, as well as client specific requirements. Every assessment is assessed and/or accredited by an experienced CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional). |
