Occupational Safety and Health Directive

This Occupational Safety and Health Directive was developed in partnership by employer and bargaining agent representatives at the National Joint Council. Its provisions form part of the collective agreements of the participating parties under the By-Laws of the National Joint Council. The provisions also apply to persons not covered by collective agreements as indicated in the Directive or by employer policy.

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Table of Contents

Part I

Preamble

General

Part II

Use and Occupancy of Buildings (Permanent Structures)

Appendix A

Part III

Elevated Work Structures

Part IV

Elevating Devices

Part V

Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Part VI

Part VII

Noise Control (Levels of Sound)

Appendix A

Part VIII

Electrical Safety

Part IX

Sanitation

Part X

Hazardous Substances

Part XI

Confined Spaces

Part XII

Personal and Protective Equipment and Clothing

Personal Protective Equipment

Appendix

Part XIII

Tools and Machinery

Part XIV

Materials Handling

Part XV

Part XVI

First Aid