- New mandatory public health measures in effect April 6.
- Get vaccinated: Everyone 40+. Many 16+ with health conditions. Walk-ins for AstraZeneca.
Overview
Over the next 3 years, we are reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code). It’s an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline requirements to reduce unnecessary administrative burden.
The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) that has not been extensively updated since 2009. Proposed updates to the code will reflect how workplaces are changing and consider new best practices, standards and technological advances.
The OHS Act requires government to publish a plan to review the OHS Code every 3 years. Between 2020-23, the OHS Code will be reviewed in 3 phases. During each phase, parts of the code will be reviewed, Albertans will be engaged to provide feedback, and the code will be updated and implemented.
Engagement status
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Open
Year 1 survey open March 30 to May 10, 2021
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Results under review
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Completed
Who is listening
Ministry of Labour and Immigration
Key priorities
Proposed changes to the OHS Code will:
- reflect current health and safety best practices
- remove duplication and reduce administrative burden
- align the OHS Code with other provinces, where applicable
- update the OHS Code with changes required by the Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020
Get involved
Learn more about proposed changes for each part of the OHS Code under review in year 1 and take the survey by May 10, 2021.
You can skip any part of the survey you do not wish to provide feedback on.
OHS Code parts under review in year 1
Future OHS Code review phases
As part of the OHS Code Review Plan 2020-23, the following parts will be reviewed in 2 additional phases from 2021 to 2023.
Part 27 of the OHS Code, Violence and Harassment, will be reviewed in the future. The exact timing has not been determined.
Contact
Connect with the OHS Code review:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: March 30, 2021