Human Resources Legislative Update

Bill 160 OHSA Amendments Receive Royal Assent

Human Resources Legislative Update

Bill 160 OHSA Amendments Receive Royal Assent

Date: June 2, 2011

On June 1, 2011, Bill 160, the Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011, received Royal Assent.

As previously reported, the Bill 160 amendments are intended to respond to the recommendations provided by the Expert Panel on Occupational Health and Safety and significantly amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The Bill should be consulted for specific coming into force information.