IRE378H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Workplace Violence, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Data Sheet
10 Feb 2021
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About 90% of canadian workers are regulated by oh&s legislation of the province or territory where they work. The employers and employees who operate in one area typically must be familiar and comply with its provincial or territorial safety standards. Act: federal, provincial, or territorial law that constitutes the basic regulatory mechanism for occupational health and safety. Regulations: how the general intent of the act will be applied in specific circumstances. Typically have same force of law as the act. Guidelines and policies: more specific rules but are not legally enforceable unless specifically referred to in a regulation or ac. Standards and codes: provide practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices. Right to refuse dangerous work without penalty. Right to participate in identifying and correcting health and safety problems. Right to know about hazards in the workplace. The right of workers to refuse to do unsafe work; Duties and responsibilities assigned to employers and others.
