A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Revised: October 18, 2012
• Content last reviewed: October 2012
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Disclaimer: This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FULL DISCLAIMER

Table of Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction
• About this Guide
• The Internal Responsibility System – A Workplace Partnership
• About the Act
• Part I: Application
• Part II: Administration
• Part II.I: Prevention Council, Chief Prevention Officer and Designated Entities
• Part III: Duties of Employers and Other Persons
• Part III.0.I Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment
• Part III.I Codes of Practice
• Part IV: Toxic Substances
• Part V: Right to Refuse or to Stop Work Where Health and Safety in Danger
• Part VI: Reprisals by the Employer Prohibited
• Part VII: Notices
• Part VIII: Enforcement
• Part IX: Offences and Penalties
• Part X: Regulations
• Appendix A: How to Prepare an Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Appendix B: Ministry of Labour Contact Information and Resources
• Appendix C: Information Resources about Reprisals

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