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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, 296/97

All Workers

2.1 “This Occupational Health and Safety Regulation applies to all employers, workers and all other persons in or contributing to the production of any industry within the scope of Part 1 of theWorkers Compensation Act and where applicable, to all persons within the scope of theWorkplace Act.”

2.2 “All work must be carried out without undue risk of injury or occupational disease to any person.”

Required Occupational Health and Safety Programs

3.1(1) “ An occupational health and safety program must be initiated and maintained by each employer having
(a) a work force of 20 or more workers,in an industry classified as a “A” or “B” hazard in Part 33 (occupational First Aid), or
(b) a work force of 50 or more workers in an industry classified as “C” hazard.”*

Small Operations

3.2 “In any operation where the work force is less than that refered to in section (3.1.1) the employer must
a. initiate and maintain a less formal program based on monthly meetings with workers for discussion of health and safety matters,
b. ensure that meetings are directed to matters concerning the correction of unsafe conditions and practices and the maintainance of cooperative interest in the health and safety of the work force, and
c. maintain a record of the meetings and matters discussed.”

Correction of Unsafe Conditions

3.19 “Unsafe or harmful conditions found in the course of an inspection must be remedied without delay.”

3.20 “Whenever a person observes what appears to be an unsafe or harmful condition or act the person must report it as soon as possible to a supervisor or to the employer, and the person receiving the report must investigate the reported unsafe condition or act and must ensure that any necessary corrective action is taken without delay.”