Ohs act 2018 current requirement requirement on june 1, 2018 explanation responsibilities of work site parties. All parties are responsible for ohs based on their level of authority and control internal monitoring is done by joint worksite health and safety committees jwhscs and hs representatives. Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. Ohs act occupational health and safety act sa 2017 co2.
Employers guide to occupational health and safety alberta. The alberta court of appeal determined that, even if the internal investigation as a whole was in contemplation of. Key information employers with 5 to 19 workers at a work site are required to have a health and safety representative hs representative. Occupational health and safety alberta motor transport. Occupational health and safety ohs administrative penalties can be imposed against any parties regulated by ohs legislation. December 15, 2017, the government of alberta consultation processbegan a with stakeholders to determine and changesconsider for workplaces across the province. In fact, under the alberta occupational health and safety act ohsa, occupational health and safety regulation and occupational health and safety code collectively, ohs legislation, you have a legal obligation to properly inform, instruct and supervise your employees and to do everything you reasonably can to protect them. Occupational health and safety act c results from medical or health surveillance of an individual worker or group of workers.
Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under alberta s occupational health and safety ohs act. The ohs act sets minimum standards to protect and promote the health and safety of workers throughout alberta. On june 1, 2018, amendments to alberta s occupational health and safety act came into force, significantly expanding the nature of the health and safety obligations owed by employers and. Visit the government of alberta s ohs website for more information on the administrative penalty system. Occupational health and safety ohs code did you know. Before we begin disclaimer in the event of any discrepancy between the information throughout this. It outlines your responsibilities as an employer, as well as the rights and responsibilities of others working at or involved with the work site. Act to protect the health and wellbeing of working albertans. Every province and territory across canada has occupational health and safety legislation that describes the general duties and obligations of. Occupational health and safety act south african government. New or revised resources, including respiratory viruses and the workplace, right to refuse dangerous work, health and safety committees and representatives, working in winter and more. S 35 amended by occupational health and safety amendment act 181 of 1993. Legislated requirements an employer must ensure that a current paper or electronic copy of each of the ohs act, ohs regulation and ohs code is readily available for reference by workers.
Occupational health and safety act, section 21 know the law an employer must ensure that a current paper or electronic copy of each of the occupational health and safety act, the occupational health and safety regulation and the occupational health and safety code is. The alberta occupational health and safety ohs act came into force on june 1 2018 internal responsibility. On december 1, 2018 these workers will have similar safety protections as other agricultural workers across canada. The ohsa defines an occupation as every occupation, employment, business, calling or pursuit over which. These obligations create a mutual accountability among everyone at the. Ohs act changes take effect on june 1, 2018, except role changes for the ohs council. Understanding albertas health and safety requirements cfib. In december, 2017, an act to protect the health and wellbeing of working albertans bill 30 received royal assent, signaling a heightened focus on worker and workplace safety in alberta. Alberta s ohs act is an important piece of legislation that affects you. An employer must ensure that a current paper or electronic copy of the ohs act, regulations and code is readily available for reference by workers. These changes modernize the rules and address workplace hazards, safety training, and. The occupational health and safety code sets out the minimum technical requirements for health and safety in alberta s workplaces the ohs code explanation guide explains the requirements of the ohs code in plain, easytounderstand language. Alberta regulation 872009 occupational health and safety act occupational health and safety code table of contents core requirements applicable to all industries part 1 definitions and general application 1 definitions 1. This resource highlights significant changes to the act as of june 1, 2018.
The right to participate in decisions that could affect their health and safety. Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under alberta s occupational. In contrast, alberta s occupational health and safety act ohsa applies to any person engaged in an occupation i. Types of workplace incidents that must be reported directly to alberta occupational health and safety ohs, and how to report them. Most requested resources, including the ohs code explanation guide, the. The right to refuse work that could affect their health and safety and that of others. As you know, last fall the government of alberta made important changes to the occupational. The ohs act sets the minimum standards for protecting waged, nonfamily farm, and ranch workers. Bill 30 bill 30 2017 an act to protect the health and wellbeing of working albertans assented to, 2017 her majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative assembly of alberta, enacts as follows. July 3, 2018 farm and ranch occupational health and safety.
Occupational health and safety act ohs act, regulations and code. The ohs resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. Rules for health, safety and wellness in alberta s workplaces fall under the occupational health and safety act, regulation and code. Changes to the occupational health and safety act on the horizon. Ohs information for workers, employers, and prime contractors. These laws are supported through the internal responsibility system and enforced through compliance activities. Act to protect the health and wellbeing of working albertans questions. Explains the requirements of the occupational health and safety code 2018, in plain, easy. Ohs act changes take effect on june 1, 2018, except role changes for the ohs council, which took effect on december 15. Provides advice to government to better protect alberta. For more information on the new requirements, visit ohs website. Key concepts in canadian ohs law internal responsibility everyone in the workplace is responsible for ohs, according to the their authority and control. Changes to the occupational health and safety act improve the ohs system to better protect workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as other canadian workers. An act to protect the health and wellbeing of working albertans.
Transitional regulations, ohs code and adopted codes. The alberta occupational health and safety ohs act came into force on june 1 2018. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime. Help shape alberta s new workplace rules the occupational health and safety act the act establishes the minimum standards for healthy and safe workplaces in alberta. Retail fuel and convenience stores must have violence prevention plans and require customers prepay for fuel as of june 1, 2018. May 16, 2018 occupational health and safety act update. New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on june 1, 2018. The hs representative is chosen by the workers, unless prescribed by a union agreement. Alberta government health and safety enews special edition 2018.