Author: Muriel Schmidt

Yes. Employers must make sure that all controlled products have an up-to-date (less than three years old) MSDS when it enters the workplace. The MSDSs must be readily available to the workers who are exposed to the controlled product and to the health and safety committee or representative. Are MSDS still acceptable? Under paragraphs 1910.1200(g)(1) […]

Arc Flash Training Requirements are mandated by CSA Z462, Canada’s Workplace Electrical Safety standard, which specifies requirements for and provides guidance on safety management systems, safe electrical work procedures and selection of personal protective equipment and other safety devices for persons exposed to Are arc flash studies required by code? Arc-Flash Hazard Assessments are required […]

The Canadian Transportation Agency—an independent, quasi-judicial, federal administrative tribunal with a mandate set out in the Canada Transportation Act—administers the air transport licensing regime. Who regulates the airlines in Canada? Canadian Transportation AgencyCanadian Transportation Agency (CTA) Which level of government is responsible for airports in Canada? The federal government retains control of policy, setting, airport […]

The CFIA is responsible for enforcing the food safety policies and standards that Health Canada sets. What 3 agencies are responsible for food safety in Canada? Who’s Responsible for Food Safety in Canada? The role of Health Canada. Health Canada is responsible for food safety at the federal level. The role of the Canadian Food […]

Institution Any Lambton College. Toronto Metropolitan University. Seneca College. Fleming College. University of Windsor. Nova Scotia Community College. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. How to become an occupational health and safety officer in Canada? Health and safety officers must have several years of related work experience. They also must have a bachelor’s degree in science, […]

As well, separate laws covering different industrial sectors were replaced with a comprehensive law covering almost all Ontario workplaces. This law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act), was passed in 1978. When did OHS start in Canada? 1970: The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. When did occupational health and safety begin? In […]

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (“ OHSA ” or “the Act”) is Ontario’s legislation for workplace health and safety. There are also 25 regulations under the OHSA . The OHSA and its regulations and all of Ontario’s other Acts and regulations are available on the e-Laws website. What does the Occupational Health and Safety […]

Electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet must meet Canadian national safety standards and be certified by an accredited certification body. Always check for certification marks, such as CSA, cUL, or cETL, before purchasing electrical products that plug into an electrical outlet. What certifications are required for electronic products? These are examples of electrical […]

ULC MARK. The ULC Mark is issued by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, a member of the UL family of companies. This mark is nationally recognized in Canada for many types of products, including building materials and fire protection and suppression products. Is UL certification required in Canada? Unlike the CE mark, UL certification is not […]

As per the CanadaFDA, the CanadaFDR, the G-CanadaCTApps, and CAN-29, Health Canada (HC) is the competent authority responsible for clinical trial approvals, oversight, and inspections in Canada. Who regulates clinical trials in Canada? All clinical trials, regardless of purpose or investigational product require review and approval by an independent Research Ethics Board (REB). Health Canada […]