Published on: May 01, 2017

Thirteen changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation took effect May 1, 2017.

Generally, they include changes to streamline, clarify, and update specific policies, but some sections, such as the ones pertaining to rock dust and lead, have been significantly expanded. The changes affect a wide-range of industries, and employers should review them carefully to see what applies to their workplace.

Primers are available on the following:

• Silica
• Lead
• Other May 1 regulation changes

You can also view the Board of Directors' decision as well as strikethrough versions of the approved amendments and explanatory notes here.