Human Resources Legislative Update
Consolidated “Confined Spaces” OHSA Regulation Filed
Date: April 4, 2011
On March 29, 2011, the Ontario government filed amendments to Regulation 632/05 (Confined Spaces) that come into force on July 1, 2011.
O. Reg. 95/11 will effectively consolidate regulatory requirements relating to confined spaces from various other regulations into the existing Regulation 632/05, including those applicable to industrial establishments, construction projects, healthcare and residential facilities and mines and mining plants.