Inspections by Safety Officers

Inspections by Safety Officers

Effective Dates

December 8, 1993 - October 19, 1999

Policy Code

OHS-03

General Information

The Field Services staff (safety officers) assist employers, supervisors and workers fulfill their responsibilities in safe production under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, through consultation, education and enforcement.

As a result of an inspection, safety officers may write orders requiring the immediate correction of any serious hazards, issue or recommend a penalty against the company for the violation of regulations, or if the condition of immediate danger threatens the health or safety of any worker , issue a closure order. 

Penalties

September 30, 1996 - July 11, 2005 | OHS-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022

Penalties

December 8, 1993 - September 30, 1996 | OHS-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022