Update from Health Canada’s WHMIS Current Issues Committee – WHMIS after GHS
/in front/by CANSHealth Canada is changing the Federal WHMIS legislation to bring it in line with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). An international team of hazard communication experts developed GHS with the goal of having the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and safety data sheets adopted and […]
HRM Specification Changes for 2015
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSClick HERE for a summary of the specification changes for 2015.
New OH&S Regulations Public Consultation Sessions
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSNS Depart. of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) is in the process of changing 13 of the OH&S regulations and these changes establish Workplace Health and Safety Regulations. Join OEA and the employer community as they review the draft changes, new items and discuss the impact to employers and Nova Scotia businesses. Want to Register? […]
Administrative Penalties Changes in Effect as of October 1st, 2014
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackOn December 4, 2013 the Minister introduced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act as a first step to implementing a new administrative penalties system. These particular changes (Bill no 12) will focus on a simplified single appeal process for Compliance Orders and administrative penalties and provide legislative authority to direct funds collected through […]