Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
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The Basics: Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

This level of participation in Occupational Health and Safety is only available to employers with less than 20 employees and class as an A (high) or B (medium) hazard industry.

You'll be surprised at how little time it takes to qualify at this level (about 30 minutes).  To help walk you through, start by downloading the appropriate checklists on the right side bar.

The Basics in OH&S includes:

  • OH&S Policy
    • see template at right for ready-made policy
    • click here for tips on writing your own policy
  • Injury/accident reporting (part of an Injury Reporting System)
  • Safe work practices (SWP)
  • Workers trained in the work they do (and any other specific training required in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  • Health and Safety Committee/Representative (as per section 13 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act).