Legislation/standards

	American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
	The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United States and represents the needs and views of U.S. stakeholders in standardization forums around the globe.
	Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
	Canada's national Occupational Health & Safety Resource. CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
	Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC)
	The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invites Code users and stakeholders to participate in the review of proposed changes to the National Model Codes.
	Canadian General Standards Board
	The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of their stakeholders — government, industry and consumers.
	Canadian Human Rights Commission: Case Law Information
	This site provides access to a variety of sources that are available for those seeking information about human rights complaints and how they have been resolved.
	Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
	To provide Canadians with an improved quality of life and an assurance of equal access to the opportunities that exist in our society through the fair-minded and equitable interpretation and enforcement of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act.
	Canadian Legal Information Institute: collection of Canadian court and tribunal decisions
	The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) is a not-for-profit organization initiated by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make primary sources of Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet. CanLII seeks to gather legislative and judicial texts, as well as legal commentaries, from federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions on a single Web site.
	Canadian Standards Association
	The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
	CSA for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
	This site is the Canadian Standards Association link to information and standards as pertain to occupational health and safety.
	EUROSHNET
	EUROSHNET is the network for cooperation between European OSH professionals active in standardization, testing, certification, and/or related research. EUROSHNET has the purpose of setting up a process of communication and cooperation between European OSH experts. Its fundamental objective is to anchor the level of protection required by European Single Market Directives not only in European, but also in international standards.
	Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
	GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation.
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada: Labour Program
	The objective of the Labour Program is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive work environment, which contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians.
	ILOLEX - the ILO's Database on International Labour Standards
	This is a searchable database of the full text of the International Labour Organization's international labour standards.
	International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
	ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries, on the basis of one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system.
	Liaison Bulletin
	Periodic publication produced by Human Resources and Social Development Canada - Labour Program, National Labour Operations Directorate Occupational Health and Safety Operations and Compliance Unit, and Occupational Health and Safety Policy Unit. Please note that the Liaison Bulletin is published as required only, i.e. when occupational health and safety regulations are published in Part I or II of the Canada Gazette. This site provides access to current and past issues.
	Ministry of Labour: Ontario
	The Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.
	National Code Documents
	This site provides information on the access and purchase of various Canadian national code documents including the National Building Code of Canada 2005 (NBC), the National Fire Code of Canada 2005 (NFC) and the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2005 (NPC).
	Occupational Health and Safety Division: Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
	The goal of the deapartment is to establish and enforce clear standards to reduce occupational injury and illness. As a key part of Nova Scotia's Workplace Safety and Insurance System. This department enforces the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
	Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada
	The mandate of the Tribunal is to receive, hear and dispose of appeals of decisions [ss.129(7)] and directions [s.146] issued under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, in all sectors under federal jurisdiction, such as the Air, Rail, Marine and Oil and Gas sectors, the federal Public Service and businesses like road transportation, ferries, and grain elevators.
	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
	The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health.
	OHSAS Health and Safety Community Forum
	A vendor independent portal for occupational health and safey and the OHSAS 18000 standard. The portal is intended to serve as an interactive resource to support OHSAS and workplace health and safety in general. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems was developed to help organizations meet their health and safety obligations in an efficient and effective manner.
	Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
	Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), is the federal agency responsible for the regulation of pest control products in Canada.
	Standards Council of Canada
	The Standards Council of Canada is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization.
	Technical Standards & Safety Authority
	TSSA is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organization mandated to deliver specific public safety programs and services under Ontario's Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act. The site provides various publications, policies and guidelines documents related to public safety legislation.
	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System: Official National Site
	The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labeling of containers of WHMIS "controlled products", the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and worker education and training programs.
	World Standards Services Network (WSSN)
	World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world.
	Association canadienne de normalisation
	L'Association canadienne de normalisation est un organisme sans but lucratif constitué de membres dont les activités visent à répondre aux besoins du milieu des affaires, de l'industrie, du gouvernement et des consommateurs du Canada et du monde entier.
	Bulletin Liaison
	Bulletin Liaison est publié au besoin seulement, c'est-à-dire, lorsque des règlements en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail sont publiés dans la partie I ou II de la Gazette du Canada.
	Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST)
	Le mandat du CCHST est de promouvoir la santé et la sécurité en milieu de travail en fournissant de l'information et des conseils sur tous les aspects de l'environnement au travail.
	Commission canadienne des droits de la personne: Information sur la jurisprudence
	Les personnes qui souhaitent s’informer sur les plaintes en matière de droits de la personne et les divers modes de règlement ont accès à diverses sources d’information.
	Commission des lésions professionnelles (CLP)
	La mission de la Commission des lésions professionnelles (CLP) consiste à disposer des contestations des décisions rendues par la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST). La CLP est régie par la Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (L.R.Q., c. A-3.001).
	Conseil canadien des normes
	Nous favorisons l'élaboration des normes nationales et internationales et des services d'accréditation et leur recours, pour parvenir à améliorer la compétitivité du Canada et le bien-être des Canadiens.
	Institut canadien d'information juridique (IIJCan)
	L'Institut canadien d'information juridique (IIJCan) est un organisme sans but lucratif créé à l'initiative de la Fédération des professions juridiques du Canada. IIJCan a pour principal objet d'offrir gratuitement sur Internet les textes juridiques qui constituent les sources primaires du droit canadien. IIJCan vise plus particulièrement à rassembler sur un seul site Web les textes législatifs, judiciaires et de doctrine applicables aux ressorts législatifs fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux.
	L’Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA)
	L’Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA) de Santé Canada est l’agence fédérale responsable de la réglementation des produits antiparasitaires au Canada.
	Ministère du Travail: Ontario
	Établi en 1919 pour élaborer et appliquer la législation du travail, le ministère du Travail a pour mission de promouvoir des pratiques de travail sécuritaires, équitables et harmonieuses qui sont indispensables au mieux-être social et économique des Ontariens et des Ontariennes.
	Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
	L'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC) est un organisme du gouvernement fédéral qui offre des services d'élaboration de normes et d'évaluation de la conformité complets axés sur les clients en appui aux intérêts des intervenants (gouvernement, industrie et consommateurs) en matière d'économie, de réglementation, d'approvisionnement, de santé, de sécurité et d'environnement.
	Ressources humaines et Développement social Canada: Programme du travail
	Le Programme du travail vise à promouvoir l'équité, la sécurité, la santé, la stabilité, la coopération ainsi que la productivité en milieu de travail, au profit du bien être économique et social de tous les Canadiens.
	Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail: Site national officiel
	Le Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail (SIMDUT) constitue la norme nationale canadienne en matière de communication des renseignements sur les dangers. Les éléments essentiels du SIMDUT se composent de mises en garde sur les étiquettes des contenants de «produits contrôlés», de fiches signalétiques et de programmes d'éducation et de formation pour les travailleurs.
	Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne (TCDP)
	Donner aux Canadiens une plus grande qualité de vie et l'assurance d'un accès égal aux occasions de notre société au moyen d'une interprétation et l'application objective et équitable de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne et de la Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi.
	Tribunal de santé et sécurité au travail Canada.
	Les agents d'appel en matière de santé et sécurité désignés par le ministre du travail et réunis au sein d'une structure administrative désignée pour le vocable Bureau canadien d'appel en santé et sécurité au travail (Bureau), exercent les fonctions de tribunal administratif. Le Bureau est situé dans la région de la capitale nationale.