National Codes and Standards
In Canada, workplace health and safety regulations are handled at the provincial and territorial level, with some exceptions for federal workplaces.
Provincial/Territorial Responsibility: In Canada, workplace health and safety is primarily a provincial and territorial responsibility, with each jurisdiction having its own legislation.
Federal Jurisdiction: Federal legislation applies to federal government employees, Crown corporations, and certain industries that operate across provincial or international borders (e.g., airlines, railways, banks, etc.).
Key Organization: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety): Canada's national centre for occupational health and safety.
No Direct OSHA Equivalent: Canada does not have a single federal agency equivalent to OSHA (US); instead, each province and territory manages its own occupational health and safety regulations. More details here.
OSHA Standards in the US: OSHA standards are designed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by setting requirements for employers to follow.
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- Canadian Centre for Occupation Health & Safety
- Canadian Codes Centre - National Research Council Canada
- Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
- Canadian Firearms Program
- Canadian General Standards Board
- Canada Safety Council
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
- National Fire Code
- National Fire Protection Association
- Provincial/ Territorial Committee on Building Standards
- Standards Council of Canada
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority