Orders
Effective Dates
October 19, 1999 - July 11, 2005
Policy Code
OHS-04
General Information
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) gives Safety Officers the authority to issue orders and decisions, to ensure health and safety in respect of any employment upon or in connection with the operation of any work, undertaking or business.
Orders and decisions are made to ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations. The ultimate goal is to prevent work-related accidents and disabilities.
In an order, the Safety Officer describes the violation, cites the contravention under the Act or Regulations, and provides a direct order to correct or control the condition, procedure or processes that violates the Act or Regulations.
Prior Policies
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Reviews and Appeals
September 3, 2001 - August 29, 2005 | GC-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Reviews and Appeals
October 19, 1999 - August 16, 2001 | GC-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Occupational Health and Safety
December 8, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | OHS-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Accident Investigations
December 8, 1993 - July 11, 2005 | OHS-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Inspections by Safety Officers
October 19, 1999 - July 11, 2005 | OHS-03 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022