Workplace health and safety regulations

You have an obligation to ensure the health and safety of all of your employees while they are working. This requires that you comply with certain regulations and standards for the safety of your workplace.

Canada

• Employer and Employee Duties — Occupational Health and Safety (Federally Regulated Employers)
  Read about the obligations that you and your employees have under the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Tools and resources for employers on occupational health and safety
  No matter what jurisdiction your organization is regulated in, these tools can help you comply with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
  Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials in your workplace. Learn how to use, store handle, label and dispose of these materials.
• Occupational health and safety training tools
  Find online tools, webinars, guides, checklists and more to help you prevent injuries in your workplace.

Alberta

• Workers' Compensation Board Alberta
  
  Only Applies to : Alberta
  Get information on protecting your business and your workers from injury and illness while on the job.
• Workplace health and safety (Alberta)
  
  Only Applies to : Alberta
  If you operate a business, you should be aware of safety laws. Did you know that partnerships in health and safety can help your business?

British Columbia

• WorkSafeBC
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  This service helps you comply with the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to ensure healthy and safe working conditions.
• WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Related Materials
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Find out the legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC.
• Employers' Advisers Office
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Get advice free of charge on your questions about workers' compensation issues in claims, assessments, prevention, and related matters.
• Small Business Primer — A Guide to the Workers' Compensation Board
  
  Only Applies to : British Columbia
  Access information about Workers' Compensation in British Columbia. Find out about paying premiums, preventing accidents, what to do if there is an accident, and more.

Manitoba

• Safe Manitoba
  
  Only Applies to : Manitoba
  Spot the hazards, assess the risks, and find a safer way every day. Access a multi-partner website working towards a strong workplace safety and health culture in Manitoba.
• Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
  
  Only Applies to : Manitoba
  Access information and help for implementing an injury and disability insurance system to protect your business and your workforce.

New Brunswick

• Application for WorkSafeNB Coverage
  
  Only Applies to : New Brunswick
  If you have 3 or more people working for you, you need to register for workers' compensation insurance.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
  
  Only Applies to : Newfoundland and Labrador
  If you are an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador, you must register with this organization to receive no-fault work injury insurance.
• PRIME Employer Incentive for workplace health and safety
  
  Only Applies to : Newfoundland and Labrador
  Minimize your workers' compensation claim costs and receive refunds for good occupational health and safety and return-to-work practices.

Northwest Territories

• Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
  
  Only Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavut
  If you operate a business in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut that employs people, you must register with the commission.

Nova Scotia

• Occupational Health and Safety (Nova Scotia)
  
  Only Applies to : Nova Scotia
  Find out about your rights and requirements as an employer under Nova Scotia's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Small Business Safety Toolkit
  
  Only Applies to : Nova Scotia
  Use this free guide to plan and maintain a system designed to keep your workers safe.
• Nova Scotia Online Service for Business
  
  Only Applies to : Nova Scotia
  Use this online service to apply for, manage, and pay for your Nova Scotia business registrations, permits and licenses.

Nunavut

• Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
  
  Only Applies to : Northwest TerritoriesNunavut
  If you operate a business in the Northwest Territories or Nunavut that employs people, you must register with the commission.

Ontario

• Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  Get free expert advice and representation on workplace safety and insurance issues.
• A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario)
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  Learn about your duties as an Ontario employer concerning workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
  
  Only Applies to : Ontario
  As an employer, you need to make your workplace safe and injury-free. Get help from the Board.

Prince Edward Island

• PEI Workers Compensation Board
  
  Only Applies to : Prince Edward Island
  Learn what you are required to do to keep your workplace safe and the steps you must take when a workplace injury occurs.

Quebec

• Registration with the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  You are required to register with the CNESST if you have paid employees and your business is located in Quebec.(in French only)
• Occupational health and safety — rights and obligations
  
  Only Applies to : Quebec
  Learn about the rights and obligations that ensure healthy and safe working conditions for both you and your employees. (in French only)

Saskatchewan

• WorkSafe Saskatchewan
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  Learn how to make your workplace as safe as possible and prevent on-site injuries due to collisions, fires, violence, hazards, and more.
• Safety in the workplace — Saskatchewan
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  As an employer, you have the obligation to ensure the health and safety of your employees. Access resources that can help you make your workplace as safe as possible.
• Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  Find out if you need to register for workers' compensation insurance to protect you and your employees from work-related injuries or death.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information — WHMIS — Saskatchewan
  
  Only Applies to : Saskatchewan
  Reduce the risks from hazardous products in your workplace. Find out how to determine what is a controlled product and the rules and regulations that apply to them.

Yukon

• Certificate of Recognition — contract requirement
  
  Only Applies to : Yukon
  Get your occupational health and safety certification to be able to bid on large government construction contracts.
• Promoting workplace safety and health
  
  Only Applies to : Yukon
  Protect your employees with workplace safety training and certification.
• CHOICES workplace safety incentive program
  
  Only Applies to : Yukon
  You may qualify for insurance rebates for improving your workplace health and safety and return-to-work outcomes.

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