The Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations - part XIX(Prevention Pprogram) was finally amended to include additional requirements regarding the employer's obligation to consider ergonomics considerations when developing their prevention program. You will find the amendments to the regulation at
http://gazetteducanada.gc.ca/partII/2007/20071212/html/sor271-f.html
More information will be communicated in early 2008. We are considering to offer information sessions on the impact of the changes and the additional responsibilities your employer will need to assume. During these sessions we will focus on the role of union representatives on health and safety committees in order to ensure that the regulatory amendments be diligently implemented in your workplace
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