Although occupational health and safety is regulated by the federal and provincial governments, the trends, issues and concerns are similar throughout the nation. In order to review the effectiveness of these regulations we must be able to identify the source of these strategies. This issue, I have reviewed government Web sites and other resources that provide information on OHS strategies. As occupational health and safety is a universal concern, I have also referenced some international OHS Web sites that may prove to be of value in developing a “best practices” model.
Human Resources Development Canada
http://info.load-otea.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/~oshweb/homeen.shtml
If you are looking for statistical information this is place. Click on “Statistics” from the main menu. Note the publications have been published online through Adobe Acrobat so you will need Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the PDF files.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
www.ccohs.ca/
One of the best resources covering health and safety on the Web. From the main menu, click on “Information Resources & Referrals” for some excellent links to further information on Government programs and legislation.
Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
www.gov.ns.ca/enla/
Government publications, including legislation, committee reports and news releases, are available through this site. Click on “Publications” and search by “Publications by Title” for a comprehensive list of resources.
Employers Online
http://employers.gc.ca
A Government of Canada site providing a number of resources for employers. After clicking through the language preference page, click on “Human Resource” to the left then “Occupational Health and Safety”
OHS around the globe
Some international sites for health & safety:
•California
www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.
html
•Washington Department of Labor
www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/
•Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division
www.cbs.state.or.us/external/
osha/
•Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Division
www.state.mn.us/ebranch/doli/mnosha.html
•Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/
mosh.html
•National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Australia
www.worksafe.gov.au/
Rob Horgan is an HR professional and freelance writer.
Human Resources Development Canada
http://info.load-otea.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/~oshweb/homeen.shtml
If you are looking for statistical information this is place. Click on “Statistics” from the main menu. Note the publications have been published online through Adobe Acrobat so you will need Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the PDF files.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
www.ccohs.ca/
One of the best resources covering health and safety on the Web. From the main menu, click on “Information Resources & Referrals” for some excellent links to further information on Government programs and legislation.
Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
www.gov.ns.ca/enla/
Government publications, including legislation, committee reports and news releases, are available through this site. Click on “Publications” and search by “Publications by Title” for a comprehensive list of resources.
Employers Online
http://employers.gc.ca
A Government of Canada site providing a number of resources for employers. After clicking through the language preference page, click on “Human Resource” to the left then “Occupational Health and Safety”
OHS around the globe
Some international sites for health & safety:
•California
www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.
html
•Washington Department of Labor
www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/
•Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division
www.cbs.state.or.us/external/
osha/
•Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Division
www.state.mn.us/ebranch/doli/mnosha.html
•Maryland Occupational Safety and Health
www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/
mosh.html
•National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Australia
www.worksafe.gov.au/
Rob Horgan is an HR professional and freelance writer.
