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Personal Privacy Laws

Here are the key privacy laws in each jurisdiction that apply to workers’ personal information.

Powder-Actuated Tool Use Requirements

Here are the specific requirements for using powder-actuated tools in the OHS regulations in each jurisdiction.

Radiation and Pregnant Workers

Here are the requirements in each jurisdiction for protecting pregnant workers from radiation.

Release of Dangerous Goods

General OHS reporting requirements that might apply in the event of an incident involving the release of dangerous goods or hazardous substances.

Requirements for Certification of a Class Action

Here are the requirements for certification of a class action under the primary statutes in each jurisdiction on class action lawsuits.

Requirements for Storing Hazardous Substances

Here's what the OHS regulations require you to do when storing hazardous substances.

Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers – Know The Laws of Your Province

The workers' compensation laws of all but 4 jurisdictions

Safety Headwear Requirements

Here are the general safety headwear requirements in the OHS regulations in each jurisdiction.

The Key Laws Regulating Pesticide Use in Canada

These are the key laws in each jurisdiction that regulate the use, storage and disposal of pesticides.

Troubleshooting Exceptions to Lockout Requirements Under the OHS Laws

Troubleshooting machinery & equipment is common and inherently hazardous. So you should have a troubleshooting policy to ensure that workers can do so safely.

TSB Incident Reporting Requirements

Here are the requirements for incident reporting under the federal Transportation Safety Board Regulations by type of incident.

Ventilation Requirements for Confined Spaces

Here are the ventilation requirements for confined spaces in each jurisdiction’s OHS laws.

Guarding Requirements for Trenches and Excavations – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Here are the requirements in the OHS regulations in each jurisdiction for barricades, barriers or other types of guarding around trenches and/or excavations.

Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements

Here are the general requirements for storing hazardous waste in each jurisdiction’s main environmental law and regulations.

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