Interpretation

appeals officer[Repealed, 2017, c. 20, s. 338]

Board[Repealed, 2017, c. 20, s. 338]

collective agreement has the same meaning as in section 166; (convention collective)

danger means any hazard, condition or activity that could reasonably be expected to be an imminent or serious threat to the life or health of a person exposed to it before the hazard or condition can be corrected or the activity altered; (danger)

employee means a person employed by an employer; (employé)

employer means a person who employs one or more employees and includes an employers’ organization and any person who acts on behalf of an employer; (employeur)

harassment and violence means any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment; (harcèlement et violence)

hazardous substance includes a hazardous product and a chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it; (substance dangereuse)

health and safety officer[Repealed, 2013, c. 40, s. 176]

health and safety representative means a person who is appointed as a health and safety representative under section 136; (représentant)

policy committee means a policy health and safety committee established under section 134.1; (comité d’orientation)

prescribe means prescribe by regulation of the Governor in Council or determine in accordance with rules prescribed by regulation of the Governor in Council; (règlement)

regional health and safety officer[Repealed, 2013, c. 40, s. 176]

regional safety officer[Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2]

safety means protection from danger and hazards arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment; (sécurité)

safety and health committee[Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2]

safety and health representative[Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2]

safety officer[Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2]

work place means any place where an employee is engaged in work for the employee’s employer; (lieu de travail)

work place committee means a work place health and safety committee established under section 135. (comité local)