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PART II — Occupational Health and Safety

Purpose of Part

122.1Prevention of accidents, injuries and illnesses history

The purpose of this Part is to prevent accidents, occurrences of harassment and violence and physical or psychological injuries and illnesses arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment to which this Part applies.

R.S., 1985, c. 9 (1st Supp.), s. 1; 2018, c. 22, s. 1

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122.2Preventive measures history

Preventive measures should consist first of the elimination of hazards, then the reduction of hazards and finally, the provision of personal protective equipment, clothing, devices or materials, all with the goal of ensuring the health and safety of employees.

2000, c. 20, s. 3

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122.21Head of Compliance and Enforcement history
(1)

The Minister may designate a person as Head of Compliance and Enforcement.

No designation made

(2)

If no Head is designated under subsection (1), the Minister shall exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Head.

2018, c. 27, s. 536

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