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This section contains applicable laws pertaining to Safety in Ontario, Canada. This section can used to get an overview and general ideas for Safety Laws in Ontario. Visitors are advised to go to www.gov.on.ca to get the most up to date information regarding the applicable laws.
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Duties
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Summary
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For more detail
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| Duties of The Employer |
This section describes the duties of the employer under the Act which includes : equipment, material and protective devices at the workplace;
information/instruction required to protect health and safety of worker; implementation and development of a health and safety policy and program
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25,26
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Duties of The Supervisor
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This section describes the duties of the supervisor under the Act which includes the supervisor's role in advising the worker of potential dangers and providing written instructions of measures and procedures; duties in providing protective devices, measures and procedures required by this Act
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27
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Duties of The Worker
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This section describes the duties of the worker under the Act which includes working in compliance with provisions of this Act; reporting potential hazardous situations; use of protective devices and safe and proper use of equipment.
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28
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Joint Health and Safety Committee
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This section describes the conditions required under this Act in the formulation of a Joint Health and Safety Committee within a company.
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9
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Health and Safety Representative
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This section describes the terms and conditions required under this Act in the selection of a health and safety representative.
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8
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Duties of Suppliers
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This section describes the duties of suppliers under this Act- every person that supplies any machine, devices, tools or equipment- and discusses maintenance responsibilities.
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32
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Toxic Substances
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This section describes the procedure required under this Act when biological, chemical or physical agents are used or intended to be used in the workplace.
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33
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Employers Obligations for Toxic Substances
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This section describes the employer's obligations for toxic substances in the workplace under this Act which includes: the designation of substances, the use of hazardous material identification and data sheets and assessment of hazardous material in the workplace.
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37-40
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Workers Right to Refuse Work
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This section describes the workers right to refuse work under this Act which includes:the workers right to refuse work where he/she has to reason to believe that the workplace is a danger, including unsafe equipment and machines and physical conditions of the workplace; the refusal to work reports and investigation process
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43
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