2020 – 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
November 2020
Nov. 2 – Ontario – Start of MOL all-sectors healthy workers in healthy workplaces – occupational disease inspections initiative
Nov. 17 – British Columbia – New WorkSafeBC guidelines list standards for half-face or full-face elastomeric air-purifying respirators take effect
Nov. 20 – Ontario – Comments end on MOL proposal to change Working at Heights training rules
Nov. 30 – NW Territories & Nunavut – Deadline to report payroll changes of 25% or more due to COVID to the WSCC
December 2020
Dec.1 – Alberta – End of monthly oil production limits
Dec. 1 – Alberta – Deadline to comment on proposed changes to WCB Policy 04-04, Part II, Application 5 permanent disability awards midpointing rules
Dec. 31 – Nova Scotia – Deadline to apply for government funding covering costs of health and safety improvements at farming sites
January 2021
Jan. 1, 2021 – Federal – New OHS Regs. take effect:
- Workplace Violence + Harassment (Bill C-65) Click here to read more
- Confined Spaces
Jan. 1, 2021 – Federal – New Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS violations take effect
Jan. 1, 2021 – Alberta – New deadline to make 2020 workers comp premium payments
Jan. 1, 2021 – Newfoundland – New OHS regulations first aid harmonization changes take effect
Jan. 1, 2021 – British Columbia – Final round of Bill 23 workers comp changes take effect
Jan. 1, 2021 – Ontario – AODA website accessibility compliance deadline for employers with 50 or more employees
Jan. 12, 2021 – British Columbia –Deadline to comment to proposed WorkSafeBC Guidelines changes:
- Workplace monitoring methods for chemical exposure
- Acceptable occupational hygiene methods
- Notice of notice of project requirements for asbestos work
- Definition of “dive site”
February 2021
Feb.12, 2021 – Quebec – Deadline to apply to apply to CNESST for funding of workplace harassment prevention projects.
May 2021
May 21, 2021 – Manitoba – Deadline for counsel members to complete mandatory online harassment, sexual harassment and bullying training
June 2021
June 30, 2021 – Ontario – AODA compliance + accessibility reporting deadline for organizations with 20 to 49 employees
September 2021
Sept. 1, 2021 – Alberta – OHS and workers comp changes under Bill 47 take effect
Sept. 4, 2021 – Yukon – New OHS workplace violence and harassment regulations take effect