Legislation Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety Act:

  • is a law that exists to protect the health and safety of people at work
  • provides the government with the power to make regulations and codes about health and safety in the workplace
  • outlines the basic duties and obligations of employers and workers

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation:

  • looks at the areas related to government policy and administrative matters

The Occupational Health and Safety Code:

  • focuses on the technical standards and safety rules that both employers and workers must follow
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