About OHS 

ESDC’s Occupational Health and Safety program is based on key federal legislation, regulations, directives and policies.

Code and Regulations

• Canada Labour Code, Part II (CLC-II)
  Defines the legislative obligations for occupational health and safety within federally regulated jurisdictions, including the federal public service.

  • Canada OHS Regulations (COHSR)
  • Policy Committees, Work Place Committees and Health and Safety Representatives Regulations

Directive

• TBS/National Joint Council OHS Directive
  Complements the Canada OHS Regulations by outlining the directive established by the Treasury Board Secretariat, in conjunction with the National Joint Council.

Policy and Program

• Departmental OHS Policy
  Outlines the department’s commitment to promote a healthy and safe workplace for all employees; prevent occupational injuries, incidents and illnesses; and prevent violence in the workplace, in accordance with the CLC-II, its regulations and the TBS/NJC OHS Directive.

• Departmental OHS Program
  Assigns responsibilities and duties to ensure the department is meeting its health and safety obligations, and provides the necessary tools to support the implementation and ongoing management of the program.