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 OrganizationCCOHS (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 USOSHA standards are designed to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by setting requirements for employers to follow.

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