In this episode we discuss key aspects of health and safety legislation from Ontario and Alberta as well as the specific concerns of educational support staff in following new guidelines for their health and safety and that of the students in their care.
References and resources for this episode:
Ontario
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Reg 857 – incorporating teachers and education workers in OHSA’s provisions
Ontario Human Rights Code
Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act – Governing local public health authorities
The SARS Commission – 2006
Alberta
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
Alberta Human Rights Act
Alberta Public Health Act
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