The governments of canada, nova scotia and newfoundland and labrador, together. As such, the governments of canada, newfoundland and labrador and nova scotia have embarked on the development of ohs regulations. Canada occupational health and safety regulations 1512 kb regulations are current to 20200319 and last amended on 20190625. Note, this form is not to be used for a discriminatory action appeal the form required for the appeal is found on the labour board website. It provides information to help clarify the intent of certain sections of the regulations and answer in plain language commonly asked questions about the regulations. Flagger and confined spaces general safety regulations were prescriptive and any different approaches had to be approved by the chief safety. Sign up with your email address to receive news, safety tips and great educational content.
It is made up of democratically elected representatives the mlas who form the house of assembly, and the lieutenant governor. Dns requires ohs regulations to be followed and the. Ohs division 18 workers joining the health and safety committee, employers making sure there is a clear way to report hazards, and managers taking part in safety training so they know how to follow up on hazard reports. The nova scotia occupational health and safety regime is undergoing a. Their staff promote, coordinate, administer, and enforce occupational health and safety for you. Nova scotia occupational health and safety act changes. Nova scotia occupational health and safety act changes june 2017. It is important to remember however that this guide is only an explanation of the regulations.
Nlr 512 occupational health and safety regulations. Nlr 512 occupational health and safety regulations, 2012. These safety guidelines incorporate applicable government regulations and are intended to provide a userfriendly guide to those working in the screen based industry in nova scotia. Dosimeter information sheet for nova scotia dental offices. The department of labour and advanced education are a key part of nova scotia s workplace safety and insurance system. The ohs initiative is a partnership between the governments of canada, nova scotia, and newfoundland and labrador, with advice from the regulators that have offshore oil and gas responsibilities under legislation and regulations. Changes to occupational health and safety act jun 9, 2017 12. When you step onto acadias campus, you enter a world of opportunity. Occupational health and safety division nova scotia.
The nova scotia trucking safety association hopes this article will help explain the requirements for employers. At develop nova scotias sole discretion and subject to. The legislature makes laws, controls provincial public spending, and monitors and questions the executive branchs policies and. The commission is responsible for developing human resource management policies, programs, standards and procedures to help create an engaged, productive and diverse workforce. Revised guidelines for the nova scotia screen based production industry and summary of changes in guidelines. Ohs guidelines are not intended to provide exclusive interpretations, but to assist with compliance. These guidelines should be referred to as the minimum standards for health and safety in the nova scotia screen based industry. Occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations section 8 c t updated may 1, 2006 page 7 repair 3 on receipt of a report concerning a scaffold made pursuant to subsection 2, an employer. Between 2007 and 2011, 123 employees died due to occupational hazards or from chronic illnesses caused by their work or.
Download a pdf version of this small business safety toolkit. At develop nova scotias sole discretion and subject to funding availability, the. This statute is current to 20171110 according to the nova scotia. Nova scotia occupational health and safety bulletin.
Federal and provincial occupational health and safety. Your health and safety in the workplace is protected by nova scotia s occupational health and safety act and regulations. On june 12, 2017, amendments to the nova scotia occupational health and safety ohs act will come into effect to clarify the definition of an injury or serious incident and how to report it extend the authority of the ohs director to deal with repeat offenders. Occupational safety general regulations government of nova. This consolidation is unofficial and is for reference only. Regulatory practices issues ohs guidelines to help with the application and interpretation of sections of the occupational health and safety regulation ohsr and with divisions of the workers compensation act the act that relate to health and safety.
Nova scotia occupational health and safety requirements differ depending on the number of employees employed by a business. The goal is for all ohs regulations, except the underground mining regulations, to eventually become part of the whs regulations. Accord acts and the associated regulations for the reporting and investigation of incidents and other events that occur in the offshore area. The new occupational health and safety regime for the atlantic offshore is based.
Atlantic occupational health and safety initiative. Review the draft policy intent document pdf, 883 kb. Nova scotias number of workplace deaths have more than doubled over the past five years, according to figures from the provincial labour department. Those regulations will be automatically repealed in december 2019, requiring that new regulations enter into force prior to that date.
Canada occupational health and safety regulations 887 kb pdf full document. The following regulations apply to most workplaces in nova scotia. Nova scotia labour and advanced education promotes safe and healthy workplaces by developing and enforcing safety standards, and providing education, and consulting support. Many sections of the act and the ohsr have associated ohs g uidelines. Between 2007 and 2011, 123 employees died due to occupational hazards or from chronic illnesses caused by their work or other health issues. The pile caps for both the north boardwalk and wharf interior are to be priced.
The objective is for businesses to learn what they should have in place to comply with ohs legislation. It discusses the ns ohs act, regulations, standards and codes of. Emergency responders traffic management guidelines pdf. The nova scotia legislature is the legislative branch of the government of nova scotia. However, the act also has a more general provision within section 28 of the act requirement for program.
Health and safety program sample i ohs safety manuals canada. Nova scotia labour and advanced education promotes safe and. Founded in 1838, acadia university in wolfville, nova scotia, has a long tradition of academic excellence and innovation. It is encouraged to read this guide in its entirety but it has also been designed to be used as a. For the nova scotia workers compensation appeals tribunal. Occupational health and safety regulations nunavut and northwest territories less prescriptive current regulations are unusually prescriptive in view of contemporary ohs approaches. The legislature makes laws, controls provincial public spending, and monitors and questions the executive branchs policies and actions. We also oversee collective bargaining and provide advice on. Occupational safety general regulations nova scotia. Ohs guidelines are periodically updated and new ones added, in consultation with subject matter experts within the worker and employer services division. The remaining 94% of canadian workers fall under the legislation of the province or territory where they work. Greetings, in april 2016, government introduced and passed amendments to the occupational health and safety act to help keep nova scotians safe at work. However, when nova scotians do business with the government of canada, or with a business regulated by the federal government, the nova scotia human rights act does not apply. Safety act and regulations of nova scotia and, in the event of any conflict, the provisions of the occupational health and safety act and regulations will prevail.
The nova scotia department of labour and workforce development adheres to a policy it calls the internal responsibility system, which means that, while managers and supervisors have significant responsibility for workplace safety, individual employees also share in that responsibility. Support research and other initiatives in matters related to occupational health and safety. Nova scotia lobster boat that sank was modified with tailgate. For the nova scotia workers compensation appeals tribunal october 2003 revised april 2005 2 1.
The division seeks to continuously improve the provision of its services. Occupational health and safety act nova scotia house of. On june 12, 2017, amendments to the nova scotia occupational health and safety ohs act will come into effect to clarify the definition of an injury or serious incident and how to report it extend the authority of the ohs director to deal with repeat offenders who continue to put others at risk of serious injury. Public service commission government of nova scotia. Federal and provincial occupational health and safety regulations. This page contains the full text of the occupational safety general regulations consolidated by the nova scotia registry of regulations to n. Your health and safety in the workplace is protected by nova scotias occupational health and safety act and regulations. The new regulations will replace the current blasting safety regulations, fall protection and scaffolding regulations, occupational safety general regulations and temporary workplace traffic control regulations. In nova scotia, failure to comply with the occupational health and safety act can be charged as an offence. Canadanova scotia offshore petroleum resources accord implementation act pdf electricity act pdf. There are various requirements for record keeping throughout the occupational health and safety act and regulations. Best wishes for a safe and healthy working experience. Section 2 occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations page 4 updated may 1, 2006 t c l pumpjack scaffold means a scaffold consisting of a work platform supported by vertical poles and adjustable support brackets.
Welcome to your new job in nova scotias retail industry. If you require multiple copies, please contact government publications. Workers compensation board of nova scotia workplace safety. Nova scotia health and safety must haves for every. Used to make a discriminatory action complaint to the occupational health and safety division. These regulations may be cited as the occupational health and safety regulations, 2012. The department of labour and advanced education are a key part of nova scotias workplace safety and insurance system. Occupational health and safety regulations i ohsmanuals.
Workplace health and safety regulations nova scotia. Atlantic offshore occupational health and safety initiative. The public service commission helps make sure the government of nova scotia has the people and skills needed to create and provide programs and services. Nova scotia workplace health and safety regulations n.
Occupational health and safety act nova scotia legislature. Contact the ohs division at 18009522687 if you have questions about which regulations apply to your workplace. Policy statement this routine access policy for the nova scotia workers compensation appeals tribunal tribunal is designed to provide persons with an opportunity to obtain certain. Atlantic occupational health and safety initiative natural. Workplace safety catalogue safety services nova scotia.
Finally, it acknowledges the role of the nova scotia ohs division as not one of creating and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces supplanting the workplace. With the electronic submission process, bid security should be included in pdf form. These range from maintenance and inspection records to assessments and testing. You are responsible to know the regulations that affect your workplace. Nova scotia health and safety guide for new retail workers. Federally, the ohs initiative is spearheaded by natural resources canada, with. The nova scotia human rights act applies to private businesses as well as to the provincial government, and all of its departments and agencies. Occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations. The following sections of the occupational health and safety act, and its regulations pertain to lone workers. Nova scotia health and safety must haves for every employer. Sns 1996, c 7 occupational health and safety act canlii.
Ohs regulations specify when fall protection to workers working at heights is required based on. Click below to download the pdf version of our catalogue. Employment laws workplace initiatives hr toolkit nova scotia. Under section 25 of the occupational health and safety act, an employee may file a complaint against an employer or union if the employer or union has taken, or threatens to take, a discriminatory action against the employee because the employee complied with the act, the regulations or an order or because the employee sought the enforcement of.
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