The Canadian workplace safety system is based on a pair of key laws: OHS laws requiring the implementation of measures to protect workers from health and safety hazards; and Workers comp laws providing benefits to workers who suffer occupational injuries and diseases, regardless of who?s at fault.
QUESTION Which kinds of chemical spills do we have to
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As with any health and safety incident, prompt reporting of
POLICY Environmental and occupational health and safety laws require ABC
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Environmental laws require companies involved in discharging or spilling substances
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