Ohsa Section 25 2 H
2 the results of an investigation under clause 1 a and any report created in the course of or for the purposes of the investigation are not a report respecting occupational health and safety for the purposes of subsection 25 2.
Ohsa section 25 2 h. B in a medical emergency for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment provide upon request information in the possession of the employer including confidential business information to a legally qualified medical practitioner and to such other persons as may be prescribed. A provide information instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker. And b take reasonable care for the health and safety of persons who may be affected by the employee s acts or omissions at a workplace.
1910 25 b 2 vertical clearance above any stair tread to any overhead obstruction is at least 6 feet 8 inches 203 cm as measured from the leading edge of the tread. Other contributing legislation includes the workplace safety and insurance act wsia part ii of which deals with the prevention of occupational injury and disease and the human rights code which often has to be considered in. Under clause 25 2 h of the ohsa the employer is required to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
Therefore sleep country clearly failed as an employer to comply with this major requirement. 25 1 an employer shall ensure that a the equipment materials and protective devices as prescribed are provided. Section amendments with date in force d m y 2009 c.
No child performer shall be required to do work activities or to work in an environment where the child s health or safety may be endangered. Spiral stairs must meet the vertical clearance requirements in paragraph d 3 of this section. 2 in this section licensed area means the lands on which the licensee is authorized to harvest or use forest resources.
Occupational health and safety act 2004 sect 25 duties of employees 1 while at work an employee must a take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety. The ohsa requires employers to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker section 25 2 h. The occupational health and safety act ohsa is ontario s cornerstone legislation for workplace health and safety.
What this means will depend on the work site but following the directives of public health authorities and any guidelines created by the ministry of labour mol will be key. A breach of this section has historically been alleged when an ohsa violation does not fit within or was not specifically enumerated in the ohsa or its regulations. Section 25 2 h of the ohs act clearly requires an employer to take all reasonable precautions in the given circumstances to protect a worker.