Health and community care

Legislation

The occupational health and safety legislation that applies to the health care sector may include the following:

Sector groups

Ontario Health Care Health and Safety Committee under Section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Members for organized labour

  • Unifor
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees
  • Ontario Federation of Labour
  • Ontario Nurses' Association
  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union
  • Service Employees International Union

Members for employers

  • Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres
  • Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors
  • Ontario Community Support Association
  • Ontario Home Care Association
  • Ontario Hospital Association
  • Ontario Long Term Care Association

Observers

  • The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  • Public Services Health and Safety Association

Facilitator

  • The Ministry of Labour

The Guidance Notes by this Committee are available on-line.

Health and safety system partners

  • Ministry of Labour
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
  • Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
  • Workers Health and Safety Centre
  • Institute for Work and Health
  • Infrastructure Health and Safety Association
  • Public Services Health and Safety Association
  • Workplace Safety North
  • Workplace Safety and Prevention Services

Learn more about our health and safety system partners.