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Workplace Health and Safety
Highlights
All Canadians have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. If you are a federally regulated employer, we can help you improve health and safety on your work site. As an employee, the Government of Canada protects your rights through legislation, programs and services designed to prevent accidents and injuries on the job. See this section for information on:
- Accident investigations
- Workplace inspections and safety audits
- Your right to refuse dangerous work
- Employee complaints
- The role of workplace health and safety committees
Laws and Regulations
- Canada Labour Code, Part II
- Acts, Exclusions and Regulations
- Regulations Amending the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Policies and Standards
- Compliance Policy
- Interpretations, Policies and Guidelines (IPGs)
- Operations Program Directives (OPDs)
Employer's Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report
- Occupational Injuries Among Canadian Federal Jurisdiction Employers 2001-2005
- Occupational Injuries and Diseases in Canada, 1996 – 2005
- Frequently Asked Questions
Publications
Additional Information
- Occupational Health and Safety Overview
- Events
- First Aid Organizations
- Grant to Support Activities that Contribute to Occupational Health and Safety Objectives
- Occupational Safety and Health Grants to Support Standards Writing Association
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
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