2021 OHS Compliance Calendar

Upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and other developments you need to prepare for.  Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction’s information here.

September

Sept. 1—BC—New OHS rules requiring workplace area assessment of headgear needs take effect

Sept. 1—BC—New OHS rules for restricted  entry intervals for pesticides,  high visibility apparel, and mobile equipment take effect

Sept. 1, 2021 – Alberta – OHS and workers comp changes under Bill 47 take effect

Sept. 1, 2021 – New Brunswick – Deadline for bartenders and liquor servers to complete mandatory online training course on responsible practices

Sept. 4, 2021 – Yukon – New OHS workplace violence and harassment regulations take effect

Sept. 25, 2021 – Ontario – End of temporary paid COVID-19 leave

October

Oct. 4, 2021 – Alberta -Deadline to comment on proposed WCB policy changes

Oct. 5, 2021 – Manitoba – Deadline to comment on communication accessibility rules

Oct. 8, 2021 – BC – End of hearings on proposed changes to OHS first aid regulations

Oct. 15, 2021 – BC – New youth employment rules take effect

Oct. 18, 2021 – BC – Mandatory Entry-Level Training for Class 1 commercial driver’s licences

December

Dec. 1, 2021 – BC – Changes to OHS Blasting, Flammable Liquid, Ionizing Radiation, Traffic Control, Concrete Pump Operator and Logging regulations take effect

Dec. 15, 2021 – BC – Deadline to comment on proposed changes to “workplace status” rules

January 2022

Jan. 1, 2022 – Ontario – New OHS Pre-Start Review rules take effect