British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia have the strictest blasting log rules. Blasting operations involving the use of explosives are among the most hazardous activities undertaken at worksites.
Employers must follow strict safety rules when letting workers perform work on or near electrical systems and energized equipment. OHS Regulations set out strict safety rules for electrical work,
Employers must follow strict safety rules when letting workers work from a platform elevated by a forklift. Sometimes the easiest way to elevate workers to the height where they must
Employers must provide and ensure workers use appropriate PPE against foot injury. One of every 10 disabling workplace injuries in Canada is a foot injury, according to the Pedorthic Association
Only 6 jurisdictions have adopted OHS regulations specifically covering robot safety. Despite their widespread use and the dangers they pose, only 6 provinces and territories include specific safety requirements for
Employers must provide and ensure workers use appropriate PPE against eye and face injury. If statistical averages hold true, by the time you finish work today, approximately 200 Canadian workers
General OHS stacking rules vary by province. OHS regulations of each jurisdiction include requirements for stacking, storing and piling of materials at a workplace. Here’s a summary of the rules
Employers may have to temporarily reassign pregnant workers to less hazardous jobs. The OHS regulations of many jurisdictions require employers to take special safety measures to protect workers who are
When and what type of head protection required varies by province, as does responsibility to furnish and pay for it. Head injuries are among the most serious injuries a worker
What you must do to protect workers who operate powder actuated. A powder actuated tool is literally a loaded gun. But instead of bullets, it fires nails, bolts, clips or
What kind of fire emergency response and evacuation policy must you implement at your workplace? While fire prevention is the primary objective, OHS laws of most jurisdictions require employers to
Most jurisdictions require a written response within 30 days of receiving a JHSC recommendation. Workers’ rights to refuse dangerous work would be meaningless if employers could just simply reassign refused
Ontario has passed mandatory workplace AEDs legislation but it hasn’t yet taken effect. In addition to their life savings potential, Automated External Defribrillators (AEDs) are fairly inexpensive, easy to use
Heres a look at the requirements under each jurisdictions OHS laws for employers as to responding to JHSC recommendations.
BC has the most detailed OHS cytotoxic drugs exposure and safety requirements. Cytotoxic, sometimes referred to as antineoplastic, drugs are used in healthcare settings to treat cancer, arthritis and
Unlike workers, visitors who get hurt on your property can sue you for money damages. Unlike workers, visitors and other third parties who get hurt on an employer’s property
OHS requirements for fixed or permanent ladders in each part of Canada. Falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries and OHS penalties. Over 20% of all workplace fall injuries
Where you can get naloxone kits for opioid overdose in your jurisdiction Although naloxone is a prescription drug, Health Canada allows it to be used on a non-prescription basis
There are certain jobs that a worker must be at least age 16, 17 or 18 to do All jurisdictions impose age restrictions to protect young workers from being hired
Here's what the OHS laws in each jurisdiction say about training for "new" workers.
The OHS laws impose 2 kinds of safety training requirements. The first is a general requirement that employers provide whatever training workers need to do their jobs safely. The second
OHS laws require written notice before undertaking potentially hazardous construction projects. Construction sites are among the most dangerous. Work injury rates higher for construction than in most other industries; and
Workers comp covers not just injuries but occupational illnesses. It can be difficult to determine whether a worker’s disease or illness is “occupational,” especially for diseases that take time
Environmental laws require companies involved in discharging or spilling substances that have the potential to harm the environment to report the incident to the government. But the laws vary significantly
Ontario, the Maritimes and Quebec have the longest time window for prosecution As with other kinds of legal proceedings, the government has only a limited amount of time to prosecute
All jurisdictions require hazard assessment, but federal regulations are the most detailed. OHS laws require employers to perform hazard identification and assessment, typically as part of an OHS program. Federal
Excavation & Trench Shoring Rules Across Canada FEDERAL (1) Employer must mark location of all underground pipes, cables and conduits in the area where the excavation work is to be
Which workers are allowed to operate forklifts and other PME? Forklifts and other powered mobile equipment (PME) accidents are a leading source of fatal and serious work injuries. Failure to
Drug and alcohol dependency is a disability, casual use is not. While workers with substance abuse problems can create significant safety hazards, they may also be deemed to have a
The difference between an OHS program and an OHS policy and the requirements across Canada OHS laws require employers to implement a workplace OHS policy and an OHS program. While
