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2007-03-29CAN-2007-L-76566
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (55-56 Eliszabeth II).
Canada Gazette Part III, 2007-05-15, Vol. 30, No. 1, ISSN: 0705-9485

Amends the principal Act with respect to contents of a claim for exemption (section 11(4)) and substantiating information (section 13). A new section 16.1 is inserted concerning sending an undertaking to claimant with respect to measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the Act. Replaces section 17(1) of the Act concerning order of material safety data sheet. Sections 18(1) and 18(2) are replaced concerning notice of decisions and copies of notices. Section 20(1) is replaced concerning right to appeal. Amendments are also made to section 23 with respect to disposition of an appeal.

Amended text(s):
1985 (CAN-1985-L-76565)
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.)



2005-02-15CAN-2005-R-70127
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (SOR/2005-41)
Canada Gazette, 2005-03-09, Part II, Vol. 139, No. 5, pp. 316-323

Prohibits the use of certain toxic substances unless a permit has been obtained from the competent authority. If permission is obtained, enterprises are obliged to submit annual reports to the competent authority and keep a copy of those reports, including test data, for at least five years.

Basic text(s):
1999-09-14 (CAN-1999-L-56661)
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 [1999, c. 33].



2003-02-13CAN-2003-L-64784
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Act to amend Nuclear Safety and Control Act, 2003 (C-4).
Official Gazette, 2003-05-14, Vol. 26, No. 1, 1 p.

Amends subsection 46(3) of Nuclear Safety and Control Act. Makes provision for authority of Commission to order that owner or occupant of, or any other person who has the management and control of, the affected land or place take the prescribed measures to reduce the level of contamination.

Amended text(s):
1997-03-20 (CAN-1997-L-85985)
Nuclear Safety and Control Act [1997, c. 9].



2001-08-15CAN-2001-R-60155
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-269).
Official Gazette, 2001-08-15, Vol. 135, No. 17, pp. 1553-1627

Provides for safety and health protection of persons who are exposed to consumer chemical products. Replaces former Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations by a more flexible criteria-based system. Initial sections deal with hazard categories, child-resistant containers, required information, and data sources. Part I deals with toxic products, Part II with corrosive products, Part III with flammable products, Part IV with quick skin-bonding adhesives, and Part V with pressurized containers.
Date of entry into force: 2001-10-01




2000-05-31CAN-2000-R-57675
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/DORS/2000-202).
Official Gazette, Statutory Instruments, 2000-06-21, Vol. 134, No. 13, pp. 1127-1142

Comprehensive legislation on nuclear safety. Makes provision for licenses, exemptions from license requirements, obligations, prescribed nuclear facilities, prescribed equipment, prescribed information, contamination, records and reports, and inspection and designated officers. Section 17 specifies obligations of workers in ensuring their safety.

Basic text(s):
1997-03-20 (CAN-1997-L-85985)
Nuclear Safety and Control Act [1997, c. 9].



2000-05-31CAN-2000-R-57676
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Radiation Protection Regulations (SOR/DORS/2000-203).
Official Gazette, Statutory Instruments, 2000-06-21, Vol. 134, No. 13, pp. 1171-1183

Makes provision for obligations of licensees and nuclear energy workers, radiation dose limits, dosimetry services, labelling signs, and records to be kept by licensees. Sections 10 and 11 deals with nuclear energy workers' and pregnant nuclear energy workers' obligation to provide information. Section 17 provides for authorisation of return to work of workers who have been exposed to excessive dose of radiation.




1998-12-03CAN-1998-R-51532
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Regulations amending the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/98-589).
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1998-12-23, Vol. 132, No. 26, pp. 3190-3195

Amends the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations to lower the maximum noise level an employee may be exposed to in a 24 hour period from 90 dBA to 87 dBA. Large trucks are exempted from this amendment.
Date of entry into force: 1998-12-03

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1997-03-20CAN-1997-L-85985
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Nuclear Safety and Control Act [1997, c. 9].
Laws in French and English, Department of Justice, http://laws.justice.gc.ca, Canada (Consolidation of January 16 2011) (consulted on 2011-02-11)

An Act to establish the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Amending text(s):
2003-02-13 (CAN-2003-L-64784)
Act to amend Nuclear Safety and Control Act, 2003 (C-4).
Implementing text(s):
2000-05-31 (CAN-2000-R-57675)
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/DORS/2000-202).
Related text(s):
2008-03-11 (CAN-2008-R-89116)
Point Lepreau, New Brunswick Nuclear Facility Exclusion Regulations (Parts I, II and III of the Canada Labour Code and the Non-Smokers' Health Act) (SOR/2008-76).

1976 (CAN-1976-L-85984)
Nuclear Liability Act [N-28].



1996-12-05CAN-1996-R-45964
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/96-525: Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, amendment.
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1996-12-25, Vol. 130, No. 26, pp. 3307-3314

Amends the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations so as to apply these rules to persons with disabilities. Inter alia, obliges employers, where necessary, to provide information, training and warnings in alternate media (e.g. braille, sign language). Specifies that barricades, guardrails and warning signs be visible to persons or audible to persons with disabilities, and that employers appoint monitors to assist persons in need of special assistance in case of evacuation of the workplace.
Date of entry into force: 1996-12-05

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1996-06-13CAN-1996-R-44608
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/96-294: Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Amendment.
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1996-06-26, Vol. 130, No. 13, pp. 2006-2028

Amends Part X (Hazardous Substances) of the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. The amendments include provisions requiring keeping records of hazardous substances found at the workplace; requiring maintenance of ventilation systems designed to control the concentration of airborne substances; and provisions for the prevention of exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the work place.

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1991-07-10CAN-1991-R-30001
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/91-448: Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, amendment
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1991-07-31, Vol. 125, No. 16, pp. 2370-2379

The Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, respecting Part VII, "Levels of Sound" in the workplace, are made pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, Part II, the purpose of which is to prevent accidents and injury arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment. The amended Part VII "Levels of Sound" regulations prescribe lower maximum permissible levels of sound to which an employee can be exposed in the workplace as well as the duration of this exposure; include additional provisions such as hazard investigation of the workplace for the purpose of assessing the levels of sound; consultation with the joint safety and health committee and the safety and health representative; engineering controls to reduce exposure to sound of every employee who is or is likely to be exposed to sound in the workplace in excess of the prescribed limits; and training and instruction of employees in the fit, care and use of personal protective equipment.

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1990-09-17CAN-1990-R-20594
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Storage of PCB Wastes Interim Order
Canada Gazette, Part I, 1990-09-18, Vol. 124, Extra No., p. 1-8

Interim Order respecting the Storage of Wastes Containing Chlorobiphenyls (PCBs). Order made pursuant to subsection 35(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, to regulate the storage of PCB wastes and provide for fire protection and emergency procedures, maintenance and inspection, labelling requirements and maintenance of records.




1990-08-28CAN-1990-R-20587
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/90-584: Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations No. 3 (Products).
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1990-09-12, Vol. 124, No. 19, p. 3750-3752

Regulate the manufacture, import, offering for sale or sale of products containing ozone-depleting substances.




1990-08-28CAN-1990-R-20586
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/90-583: Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations No. 2 (certain bromofluorocarbons).
Canada Gazette, Part II, 1990-09-12, Vol. 124, No. 19, p. 3735-3742

Regulate the manufacture, import and export of bromofluorocarbons and amend the list of toxic Substances in Schedule I to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.




1990-03-15CAN-1990-R-20190
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/90-180: Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, part II, 1990-03-28, Vol. 124. No. 7, p. 1140-1142

Amends the Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations of 1986-03-13 in respect of the maximum concentrations of airborne chemical agents to which an employee may be exposed in the workplace.

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1989-08-24CAN-1989-L-8953
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/89-442: Schedule I to the Act Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1989-09-13, Vol. 123, No. 19, p. 3995

Amendment to Schedule 1 of the Hazardous Products Act 1987 in respect of materials which contain or are composed of crocidolite asbestos fibres.




1989-06-29CAN-1989-L-8947
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act [1989, c. 3].
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part III, 1989-09-06, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 17-64
Laws in French and English, Department of Justice, http://laws.justice.gc.ca, Canada (Consolidation of January 16 2011) (consulted on 2011-02-08)

An Act to establish the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board and to amend certain Acts in consequence thereof. By s.3, the Act applies, inter alia, to aviation occurrences, marine occurrences, and railway and commodity pipeline occurrences. Section 14 provides for investigations and public inquiries.




1989-06-01CAN-1989-R-8632
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/89-294: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1989-06-21, Vol. 123, No. 13, pp. 2811-2829

Amendments to Regulations issued under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, providing for the control of waste dangerous goods through a reporting system designed to track the transportation of waste dangerous goods from generation to disposal.




1989-06-01CAN-1989-R-8631
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/89-288: Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations, Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1989-06-21, Vol. 123, No. 13., pp. 2788-2794

This amendment to the Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations deals with the procedure to be followed by a screening officer in reviewing a claim for exemption, the definition of the expression "affected party", the prescription of the expression "medical professional" and the content of the notice to be published in the Canada Gazette of each decision and order.

Amended text(s):
1988-08-25 (CAN-1988-R-6971)
SOR/88-456: Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations.



1988-12-22CAN-1988-R-7333
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/89-30: Employment Equity Programs Exclusion Approval Order. Employment Equity Program Regulations.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1989-01-18, Vol. 123, No. 2, pp. 235-241

The stated purpose of the Exclusion Approval Order and Regulations is to facilitate the appointment of aboriginal groups, members of visible minorities, disabled persons and women to certain positions in the Public Service within the employment equity programs, by excluding such persons and specific positions from a number of provisions of the Public Service Act. The employment equity programs are: the Access Program for Disabled Persons, the National Indigenous Development Program, the Northern Careers Program, the Non-Traditional Occupations Program for Women and the Visible Minority Program.
Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01




1988-12-07CAN-1988-R-8532
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-635: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1988-12-21, Vol. 122, No. 26, pp. 5535-5544

Amendments intended to relieve industry from certain requirements to report to government agencies regarding the safe transport of dangerous goods.




1988-09-15CAN-1988-R-6973
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-471: Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations, Amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, 1988-09-28, Vol. 122, No. 20, pp. 3911-3913




1988-08-25CAN-1988-R-6971
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-456: Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, 1988-09-14, Vol. 122, No. 19, pp. 3823-3826

The purpose of the Regulations is to revoke and remake the Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations of 31 December 1987. The effective date is changed from 31 Oct. 1988 to the date on which the Regulations are registered by the Clerk of the Privy Council. This text also amends the criteria for evaluating a claim for exemption.

Basic text(s):
1985 (CAN-1985-L-76565)
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.)
Amending text(s):
1989-06-01 (CAN-1989-R-8631)
SOR/89-288: Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations, Amendment.



1988-03-24CAN-1988-M-6176
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-200: On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Amendment.
Gazette du Canada/Canada Gazette, partie II, 1988-04-13, Vol. 122, No. 8, pp. 2076-2089

Amends the Regulations of 26 Mar. 1987 of the same name, in particular by changing the definition of "medical practitioner" and "dangerous substance" and by adding new provisions on recordkeeping and reports, worker education, controlled products and other hazardous substances. Entry into force 31 Oct. 1988.

Amended text(s):
1987-03-26 (CAN-1987-L-3637)
On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-184).



1988-03-24CAN-1988-M-6175
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-199: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Amendment.
Gazette du Canada/Canada Gazette, partie II, 1988-04-13, Vol. 122, No. 8, pp. 2059-2075

Amends the Regulations of 22 Oct. 1987 of the same name, in particular by changing the definition of "medical practitioner" and "dangerous substance" and by adding new provisions on recordkeeping and reports, worker education, controlled products and other hazardous substances. Entry into force 31 Oct. 1988.

Amended text(s):
1987-10-22 (CAN-1987-R-89109)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-612).



1988-01-21CAN-1988-M-6170
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-112: Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations, Amendment.
Gazette du Canada/Canada Gazette, partie II, 1988-02-03, Vol. 122, No. 3, pp. 1069-1070

Incorporates into the Regulations Amendments of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.




1987-12-31CAN-1987-R-6133
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/88-68: Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, amendment.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, Part II, 1988-01-20, Vol. 122, No. 2, pp. 592-606

Amends the above-cited Regulations in relation to hazardous substances in the workplace by laying down requirements of cautionary labelling for containers, provision of information on material safety and worker education programmes. Effective 31 Oct. 1988.

Amended text(s):
1986-03-13 (CAN-1986-R-2190)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304).



1987-06-30CAN-1987-L-4318
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act and the Canada Labour Code [LS 1965 - Can. 1A... 1971 - Can. 1], to enact the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act and to amend other Acts in relation thereto. Chapter 30.
Gazette du Canada/Canada Gazette, 1987-10-27, Vol. 10, No. 3, Part III, pp. 809-856

This Act amends several provisions of the Labour Code, concerning in particular the definition of hazardous substances (Part II, s. 3) and the obligations they imply for employers (Part II, s. 5). It also amends the Hazardous Products Act, especially regarding methods of manufacturing and preparing such products (containing an amended appendix listing the categories of products in Part I). The amendment promulgates (in Part III) the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act, which establishes a system of review and appeals of decisions taken by screening officers. The new Act sets up the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission (Part III, ss. 28 et seq.), which includes two workers' representatives.

Amended text(s):
1969 (CAN-1969-L-85982)
Hazardous Products Act [H-3].
Related text(s):
1985 (CAN-1985-L-76565)
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.)



1987-03-26CAN-1987-L-3637
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-184).
Gazette du Canada/Canada Gazette, partie II, 1987-04-15, No. 8, pp. 1388-1427
Legislation on-line in French and English, Department of Justice, Canada (PDF - Consolidated up to 11/12/2011) (consulted on 2012-01-19)

Contain provisions concerning in particular elevating devices; levels of lighting and sound; electrical safety; sanitation; dangerous substances; safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing; hand tools and materials handling; rolling stock; general requirements for machine guards; first aid; and safe occupancy of the work place.

Basic text(s):
1985 (CAN-1985-L-31449)
Canada Labour Code [R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2].
Amending text(s):
1995-02-21 (CAN-1995-R-40694)
On Board Trains Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, amendment (SOR/95-105)

1988-03-24 (CAN-1988-M-6176)
SOR/88-200: On Board Trains Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Amendment.



1985CAN-1985-L-68844
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Nuclear Energy Act [A-16].
(Atomic Energy Control Act)
Laws in French and English, Department of Justice, http://laws.justice.gc.ca, Canada (PDF - Consolidated up to 14/12/2011) (consulted on 2011-02-11)

Deals with the development and utilization of nuclear energy.

Related text(s):
1996-05-29 (CAN-1996-L-44592)
Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (nuclear undertakings) and to make a related amendment to another Act (Chapter 12).

1987-03-26 (CAN-1987-R-89121)
Uranium Mines (Ontario) Employment Exclusion Order (SOR/87-181).



1985CAN-1985-L-76565
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (1985, c. 24 (3rd Supp.)
Act on-line, Department of Justice, Canada (Consolidation of January 16 2011) (consulted on 2007-08-19)

Regulates the disclosure of information by a company with respect to hazardous materials. Establishes the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission to review cases where companyies may be exempted from disclosing information. Sets out the objects, powers and functions of the council as well is its composition. Also provides for an appeal board.
Date of entry into force: 1987-10-01

Amending text(s):
2007-03-29 (CAN-2007-L-76566)
An Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (55-56 Eliszabeth II).
Implementing text(s):
1988-08-25 (CAN-1988-R-6971)
SOR/88-456: Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations.
Related text(s):
1987-06-30 (CAN-1987-L-4318)
Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act and the Canada Labour Code [LS 1965 - Can. 1A... 1971 - Can. 1], to enact the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act and to amend other Acts in relation thereto. Chapter 30.



1985CAN-1985-L-68843
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Explosives Act of 1985, as amended.
Legislation on-line in French and English, Department of Justice, Canada (PDF - Consolidated up to 14/12/2011) (consulted on 2012-01-12)

Deals with manufacture, testing, sale, storage, transportation and importation of explosives and the use of fireworks.




1985CAN-1985-L-85995
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Radiation Emitting Devices Act [R-1] [ R.S., 1985, c. R-1 ].
Laws in French and English, Department of Justice, www.parliament.gov.sb, Canada (Consolidation of January 25 2011) (consulted on 2011-02-17)

An Act respecting the sale and importation of certain radiation emitting devices.

Amending text(s):
1984-06-28 (CAN-1984-L-1050)
An Act to amend the Radiation Emitting Devices Act. Chapter 23.



1984-06-28CAN-1984-L-1050
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
An Act to amend the Radiation Emitting Devices Act. Chapter 23.
Canada Gazette/Gazette du Canada, 1984-06-28, No. 4, pp. 723-732

Miscellaneous amendments.

Amended text(s):
1985 (CAN-1985-L-85995)
Radiation Emitting Devices Act [R-1] [ R.S., 1985, c. R-1 ].



1972-03-07CAN-1972-R-16553
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
SOR/72-66: Order in Council P.C. 1972-431: Canada Dangerous Substances regulations.
Canada Gazette, 1972-03-22

Regulations respecting the use, handling, transportation and storage of dangerous substances and radiation-emitting devices in federal works, undertakings and businesses.




1969CAN-1969-L-85982
Canada
Protection against particular hazards
 
Hazardous Products Act [H-3].
Laws in French and English, Department of Justice, http://laws.justice.gc.ca, Canada (Consolidation of January 16 2011) (consulted on 2011-02-11)

An Act to prohibit the advertising, sale and importation of hazardous products.

Amending text(s):
1987-06-30 (CAN-1987-L-4318)
Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act and the Canada Labour Code [LS 1965 - Can. 1A... 1971 - Can. 1], to enact the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act and to amend other Acts in relation thereto. Chapter 30.

1985 (CAN-1985-L-85981)
Non-smokers' Health Act [1985, c. 15 (4th Supp.)].



  
 

  
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