Health and safety

Information on health and safety in the workplace including employers’ duties and obligations.

Canada :: Smoking in the workplace

In Canada, smoking legislation is divided between federal laws and provincial legislatures …

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Canada :: Drug and alcohol policy

Limits to a drug and alcohol free workplace.

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Canada :: Health and Safety

Occupational health and safety regulations operate in each province …

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Canada :: Medical examinations

In Canada, medical examinations to assess a prospective employee’s ability to perform a job safely may only be required after a conditional job offer has been made (the decision to offer employment may not be based on the results of a medical examination) …

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Canada :: Health and safety representatives

The exact requirements for health and safety representatives in Canada depends on the relevant jurisdiction …

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Canada :: Health and safety obligations

The health and safety of employees across Canada is protected through federal, provincial and territorial occupational health and safety legislation …

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