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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation amended in 2013 : highlights

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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation Amendment comes into effect on October 1, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation.

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Radiation protection regulation amended in 2013 : highlights

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The Radiation Protection Amendment Regulation came into effect on July 25, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation. Only minor changes to the... More ≫

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The Radiation Protection Amendment Regulation came into effect on July 25, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation. Only minor changes to the Radiation Protection Regulation were proposed at this time.

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The prime contractor

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It is quite common for more than one employer to be working at a work site. Each of these employers may be directing the activities of one or more other employers. With so many people at the work... More ≫

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It is quite common for more than one employer to be working at a work site. Each of these employers may be directing the activities of one or more other employers. With so many people at the work site, each responsible for occupational health and safety, it makes sense to have a single party coordinate the activities for the entire work site.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act amended in 2012 : highlights

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Bill 6, the Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, received Royal Assent on December 10, 2012. The amendment act changes the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in six major ways.... More ≫

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Bill 6, the Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, received Royal Assent on December 10, 2012. The amendment act changes the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in six major ways. All changes are effective on that date except changes related to administrative penalties, which come into force upon proclamation.

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