ARE THERE ANY SIMILARITIES IN OH&S LEGISLATION ACROSS CANADA?
Many basic elements (e.g., rights and responsibilities of workers, responsibilities of employers, supervisors, etc.) are similar in all the jurisdictions across Canada. However, the details of the occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and how the laws are enforced vary from one jurisdiction to another. In addition, provisions in the regulations may be "mandatory", "discretionary" or "as directed by the Minister". What are general responsibilities of governments? General responsibilities of governments for occupational health and safety include:- Enforcement of occupational health and safety legislation.
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