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There has been a lot of change within the Canadian construction industry over the past few years towards sustainability and improved safety practices. The large number of federal, provincial and territorial safety associations are trying to make a difference in the safety statistics, but the annual fatality rate for the construction industry is still way …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation pertaining to lone workers in British Columbia. Businesses that operate in British Columbia (with the exception of mines and federally chartered workplaces), are legally required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) created by WorkSafeBC. Under section 4.21 of …
In Canada, jurisdictions are divided into federal, provincial, and territorial levels. Below is an overview of Quebec’s legislation and policies regarding lone workers, including work-alone regulations. Summary of Quebec Lone Worker Legislation Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Act has been recently updated and includes Article 322, which requires employers to implement surveillance measures for monitoring …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Alberta, including the associated work alone regulations. As working alone is considered a hazard in Alberta, employers of workers who work alone must meet the hazard assessment and control requirements specified in …
WorkSafeBC update to Work Alone regulations We all know that in the province of British Columbia, employers who are under the jurisdiction of the Worker’s Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC) must implement a working alone program if they have workers who are assigned to work alone or in isolation. This requirement has been in place for many …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Ontario including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Ontario Lone Worker Legislation Ontario does not have a specific regulation concerned with “working alone” instead, reliance is placed on the employer’s general …
In Canada, legislation is divided across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions. Below is an overview of legislation and policy in Newfoundland and Labrador for lone workers, including work-alone regulations. Summary of Newfoundland and Labrador Lone Worker Legislation In 2009, Newfoundland and Labrador incorporated a “working alone” section into its Occupational Health and Safety Act and …
In Canada, jurisdictions are divided into federal, provincial, and territorial levels. Below is an overview of Manitoba’s legislation and policies regarding lone workers, including work-alone regulations. Summary of Manitoba’s Lone Worker Legislation Manitoba has a fantastic document the ‘Manitoba Labour And Immigration Workplace Safety And Health – Code of Practice For Workers Working Alone or in …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation pertaining to lone workers in New Brunswick. Summary of New Brunswick Lone Worker Legislation Since 1992 New Brunswick has had very detailed and comprehensive regulations regarding lone workers. The Occupational Health and Safety Act has the Code of Practice for Working …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation pertaining to lone workers for The Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Summary of Northwest Territories and Nunavut Lone Worker Legislation In September 2016 the NORTHWEST TERRITORIES & NUNAVUT CODES OF PRACTICE was produced by the local governments in accordance with the Northwest …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Saskatchewan, including the associated work alone regulations. Summary of Saskatchewan Lone Worker Legislation Saskatchewan legislation compels businesses to act appropriately in identifying and minimizing as much risk as possible, while also including …
In Canada, legislation is divided across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions. Below is an outline of Prince Edward Island’s legislation on lone workers. Prince Edward Island Lone Worker Legislation Summary Prince Edward Island’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and General Regulations set forth standards for occupational health and safety, along with general safety principles …
Canada has two federal Privacy laws: PIPEDA sets out clear rules to follow for private sector businesses in Canada that handle personal information. Any company that has information crossing provincial or national borders is subject to PIPEDA, regardless of which province or territory they are based in. ¹ PIPEDA does not give a geographical limit, …
As Canada is divided into federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions here is the legislation and policy pertaining to workers and lone workers in Yukon, including the associated regulations. Summary of Yukon Lone Worker Legislation The Yukon does not have specific legislation for lone workers other than article 27 Duties of employers (1)(f) which states; ‘Every …
Here are the acts and regulations on lone working in Canada, covering all relevant policies and legislation, along with guidance from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Canada’s national worker protection agency, defines a lone worker as “a person is ‘alone’ at work …
When compared with other Canadian industrial sectors, agriculture is a dangerous occupation. One way to bring down fatality numbers and improve safety for agricultural workers is to use a lone worker system. The Rising Rate of Agricultural Fatalities The most recent data available tells of 925 workplace related deaths across Canada throughout 2019 down from …
What is COR? The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a certification program in Canada that evaluates employers’ occupational health and safety management system and recognizes those who are proactive about workplace safety.[1] In the past, COR has predominantly been in the construction industry, however, many provinces have expanded to other industries. Why Get COR? Competitive …
As it is nearly 18 months since the legalisation of Marijuana in Canada, there has been a boom in the Cannabis industry. Cannabis is a very versatile plant. It can be grown, and its buds harvested and sold, its seeds can be eaten whole, cold pressed into oil or milled into powders. There are many …
N.B Please note that due to legislation changes effective March 1st 2024 Newfoundland and Labrador have changed their requirements and raised the worker threshold for occupational health and safety programs and committees from 10 or more to 20 or more workers. If you are operating a business in Canada, you need to have a Joint …
The 2021 Report on Canadian Workplace Fatalities and Injuries released by the University of Regina gives statistics and findings from 2019. The information is always from two years before the report date as findings take time to be collated from across the country. The data comes from Canadian workers compensation boards across all the Canadian …