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Industrial and Safety Regulations for Construction

The link listed above is a website that goes in depth about the specific regulations that must be followed when working in construction.
There are a number of guidelines that must be followed under Regulation No. 213/91, in the Industrial and
Construction regulations implemented in Ontario by the Ministry of Labour.

There are five different parts to the regulations for construction workers and employers, they are as follows:
  • Part I - General
  • Part II - General Construction
  • Part III - Excavations
  • Part IV - Tunnels, Shafts, Caissons, and cofferdams
  • Part V - Work in Compressed Air
This website will focus on the Health and Safety Act and Regulations involved in construction in Ontario. 
Many workers do not know the proper procedures to keep them safe and healthy while at work. 
This website provides in-depth knowledge for construction workers and employers to take the necessary
precautions to prevent extreme events from happening.


References


Kelloway, K., & Francis, L. (2011). Management of Occupational Health and Safety (5th ed.). Toronto, ON:           Nelson.


Ministry of Labour. (2011). A Guide to the Legislation WHMIS. Retrieved from http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english /hs/pdf/whmis.pdf


Ministry of Labour. (2011). Hot Topics in Construction. Retrieved from http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/construction.php

Service Ontario. (2011). Occupational Health & Safety Act. Retrieved from http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_910213_e.htm


WSIB. (2011). Benefits for Injured or Ill Workers. Retrieved from http://www.wsib.on.ca/en/community/WSIB/230/ArticleDetail/24338?vgnextoid=6fe6f3bff3d0c210VgnVCM100000469c710aRCRD


WSIB. (2011). Rights and Responsibilities. Retrieved from http://www.wsib.on.ca/en/community/WSIB/230/Article Detail/24338?vgnextoid=a096f3bff3d0c210VgnVCM100000469c710aRCRD



1 comment:

  1. I definitely think that one of the company/organization's responsibility (although not required) to make sure that their employees are aware of all the hazards at work - what's the best way to do this? Give them the proper training from OSHA and WHMIS training. It is not really that difficult to locate for places to get them this kind of training because most of them are now available online.

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