PROSECUTION is considered when:

• the potential for serious injury or death is apparent
• there has been a serious injury or death
• there are numerous or repeat violations, previous warning letters, or a history of non-compliance.

 

Workers - not just employers and supervisors - can be fined for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

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OH&S Fines and Prosecution

 

When deciding whether a fine or prosecution is appropriate, the OH&S office will consider:

• Compliance history
• Harm or potential harm to workers
• Level of cooperation of the employer in correcting hazardous situations

 

If a Safety Officer finds a repeat violation ( the same for which orders have been written in the past three years) a fine or prosecution may result.

Failure to report a serious accident or serious injury will result in a fine or prosecution.

 

Click here to learn how the amount of the fine is calculated.