Publications

Impairment in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2023]

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Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment in the workplace. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to... More ≫

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Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment in the workplace. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to impairment, and some related best practices.

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Guide to OHS : workers [2022]

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Introduces Occupational Health and Safety legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law.

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Applying for a joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative approval

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision.... More ≫

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision. Section 56 of the OHS Act covers approvals.

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Guide en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail à l’intention des travailleurs

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Le présent guide vise à faciliter votre compréhension de l’Occupational Health and Safety Act ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) et du rôle que vous avez à jouer pour... More ≫

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Le présent guide vise à faciliter votre compréhension de l’Occupational Health and Safety Act ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) et du rôle que vous avez à jouer pour assurer la santé et la sécurité sur le lieu de travail. Il explique ce que vous devez faire pour respecter la loi et rendre votre lieu de travail plus sain et plus sûr.

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Guide en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail à l’intention des employeurs

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Le présent guide vise à faciliter votre compréhension de l’Occupational Health and Safety Act ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) et du rôle que vous avez à jouer pour... More ≫

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Le présent guide vise à faciliter votre compréhension de l’Occupational Health and Safety Act ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) et du rôle que vous avez à jouer pour assurer la santé et la sécurité sur le lieu de travail. Il explique ce que vous devez faire pour respecter la loi et rendre votre lieu de travail plus sain et plus sûr.

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Impairment in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2018]

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Identifies worker impairment as a possible workplace hazard and explains the obligations and role of employers to address impairment in the workplace to protect the health and safety of workers.... More ≫

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Identifies worker impairment as a possible workplace hazard and explains the obligations and role of employers to address impairment in the workplace to protect the health and safety of workers. Includes a sample policy template to assist employers in developing or revising existing policy around impairment in the workplace.

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Applying for an occupational health and safety (OHS) approval

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In some cases the OHS Act, regulation or OHS Code allows a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a... More ≫

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In some cases the OHS Act, regulation or OHS Code allows a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision. Worksite parties who can apply for an approval include prime contractors, employers, self-employed persons, suppliers, service providers, owners, or a group of one or more of these persons. This fact sheet explains the process of applying for an approval.

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