Alberta regulations do not actually require the formation of what they call a ‘joint work site health and safety committee’, unless the government requires it in a particular case. However the use of them as an essential component of a safety…
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What Bill 160 Means for You as an Employer
The amended legislation gives powers to, in this case, two newly created positions of Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and the Prevention Council. These new positions will provide them and the Ministry of Labour (MOL) the power to enact certain rules,…
Workplace Safety Due Diligence in Mergers & Business Acguisitions
Across Canada in both Federal and provincial jurisdictions, health and safety requirements are regulated through acts and regulations. Compliance is monitored by the Ministry of Labour and a range of specialized agencies, police forces, boards and commissions assist the ministry…
Workplace Safety Due Diligence in Mergers & Business Acguisitions
Across Canada in both Federal and provincial jurisdictions, health and safety requirements are regulated through acts and regulations. Compliance is monitored by the Ministry of Labour and a range of specialized agencies, police forces, boards and commissions assist the ministry…
Bill 160 has been passed!
Following the publication of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety in December 2010 – The Dean Report, Bill 160, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 was drafted to address its recommendations. On May 18 Bill 160…
National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28th OSG holds a candle lit ceremony to commemorate those who have lost their lives to workplace illness or accidents. This year our staff, colleagues and members of London city council including Sandy White and Mayor Joe…
Bill 160 is referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy in Ontario
Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety published in December 2010, sometimes referred to a ‘The Tony Dean Report, Bill 160, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 was drafted to address those recommendations.…
Bill 160 passes first reading in Ontario
Following the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health & Safety published in December 2010 Bill 160 (the Dean Report), Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 is expected to pass into law later this year.…
Workplace Safety Due Diligence
As an employer, it’s essential that you keep your workers safe. Numerous unforeseen accidents can occur in any work environment, and it’s your legal responsibility to plan for the unexpected. Failing to devise an effective system to ensure the health…