Month In Review – Federal
Super Admin2023-01-24T09:58:53-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTSCOVID-19Jan 5: As of today, all persons ages 2 and over must present proof of testing negative for COVID within the previous 2 days to travel to Canada
Month In Review – Alberta
Super Admin2023-01-24T11:25:55-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Lockout Dec 9: Changes to OHS rules for controlling hazardous energy (under Part 15 of the OHS Code) clarify who’s responsible for different aspects of the
Month In Review – British Columbia
Super Admin2023-01-24T13:55:55-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS WHMIS Jan 20: WorkSafeBC wrapped up public consultations on proposed ACGIH TLV exposure limits for 22 substances, including new or revised exposure limits for 2 subtances:
Month in Review – Manitoba
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:40:04-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS OHS Enforcement Since April 1, Manitoba has carried out 4,343 WSH inspections, resulting in the issuance of 229 Stop Work Orders and 7,170 Improvement Orders. There
Month In Review – New Brunswick
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:43:12-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS PPE The New Brunswick Assembly passed Bill 11 amending the OHS Act to require workers on fishing vessels to wear life jackets and personal flotation
Month In Review – Newfoundland & Labrador
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:44:29-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Transportation Safety Newfoundland weigh stations began enforcing mandatory use of electronic logging devices rules for commercial vehicle drivers that cross provincial borders. Electronic logging devices don’t
Month In Review – Northwest Territories
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:46:30-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COVID-19 The GNWT released a new report analyzing the long-term social and psychological impact of public health measures put in place during the pandemic to minimize
Month In Review – Nova Scotia
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:48:17-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Work Injuries The WCB accepted 1,264 time-loss injury claims in the second quarter of 2022, as compared to 1,233 claims over the same period in 2021.
Month In Review – Nunavut
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:49:46-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS New Laws Nunavut raised the base price of fuel 20 cents to $1.40 per litre for gasoline, $1.50 per litre for diesel and $1.35 per litre
Month In Review – Ontario
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:52:29-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Respiratory Protection From now thru March 31, MOL inspectors will carry out a Respiratory Protection Initiative to ensure employers are protecting workers from airborne exposure to
Month in Review – Prince Edward Island
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:53:58-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Emergency Response An Emergency Forestry Task Force issued recommendations on what PEI should do to provide immediate help to private woodlot owners and forest industry operators
Month In Review – Québec
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:56:13-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Young Workers A government advisory committee formed to deal with child labour in Québec issued its report recommending, among other things, establishing a 17 hour per
Month In Review – Saskatchewan
Super Admin2023-01-24T14:58:57-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Transportation Safety The Saskatchewan Provincial Traffic Safety Fund will be awarding grants for speed display signs, crosswalks and other pedestrian and traffic safety enhancements to 65
Month In Review – Yukon
Super Admin2023-01-24T15:00:11-08:00LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Workers Comp That’s the deadline for Yukon employers to submit their actual 2022 workers comp payroll numbers to the YWCHSB on the Employer’s Payroll Return and