Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendment to Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments)

Effective July 1, 2019, amendments to various provisions of Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) have been approved to help modernize workplace health and safety requirements. These legislative changes will specifically increase flexibility in our industry in the following ways: The amendments allow the use of antidotes, flushing fluids or washes instead of eyewash fountains or emergency …

Transport Canada Mandating use of Electronic Logging Devices for Commercial Truck Operators

The Government of Canada is committed to improving road safety in order to keep all Canadian road users safe. Commercial driver fatigue is a long-standing road safety issue, and that’s why the Government is taking new measures to address the issue. This new requirement will come into force on June 12, 2021, and will replace …