What does OHSC mean in COUNCIL

The OHSC works to ensure that workers have safe working conditions and are provided with information to make sure that their safety is protected both on and off the job. It communicates with employers, government, unions, and worker organizations to set up workplace standards for health and safety.

No, OHSC does not provide direct services itself; its role is advocacy-based only. It coordinates with employer contacts, unions, government representatives at all levels of government, as well as other professional organizations to ensure employee safety in the workplace.

For federally regulated industries, it is the Ministry of Labour which is responsible for conducting inspections related to occupational health & safety issues. However each province has a different enforcement agency depending on their specific regulations governing occupational health & safety in each work place.

The OHSC informs employers about new legislation, guidelines or processes when it comes to protecting employee safety in their respective workplaces. It also provides training programs so employers can be informed about health & safety regulations within their industry or sector. Finally it helps coordinate meetings between stakeholders where any issue or dispute concerning employee protection can be discussed and resolved quickly.

Typically an individual appointed by provincial government bodies would sit at the head of the organization as chairperson of the board of directors (Board). The Board consists of representatives from labour unions/employer associations/government departments/private companies/etc who come together periodically to review matters related to occupational health & safety compliance across Canada.