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Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to workers being covered by jurisdictional legislation?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to workers being covered by jurisdictional legislation?
What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
Who are generally treated as employers when it comes to health and safety legislation?
Who are generally treated as employers when it comes to health and safety legislation?
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What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
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Which organizations' websites are recommended for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
Which organizations' websites are recommended for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
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Who must have a copy of the Act and regulations related to their business and make them accessible to workers?
Who must have a copy of the Act and regulations related to their business and make them accessible to workers?
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What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
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Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada?
Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada?
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What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
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Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
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What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
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Which legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada, regardless of whether they are federal or jurisdictional?
Which legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada, regardless of whether they are federal or jurisdictional?
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What is the purpose of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
What is the purpose of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
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What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
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Which of the following workers are typically NOT covered by jurisdictional legislation?
Which of the following workers are typically NOT covered by jurisdictional legislation?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
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What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
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What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
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Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
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What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
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Which of the following is NOT an exception to workers being covered by jurisdictional legislation?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to workers being covered by jurisdictional legislation?
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Which legislation applies to federal workplaces and any 'federal work, undertakings or business' in Canada?
Which legislation applies to federal workplaces and any 'federal work, undertakings or business' in Canada?
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What is the name of the federal legislation related to workplace safety that applies to all workplaces in Canada?
What is the name of the federal legislation related to workplace safety that applies to all workplaces in Canada?
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Which legislation applies to all workplaces within a particular province or territory in Canada?
Which legislation applies to all workplaces within a particular province or territory in Canada?
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What is the name of the specific Regulation under the Canada Labour Code that applies to federal workplaces?
What is the name of the specific Regulation under the Canada Labour Code that applies to federal workplaces?
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What is the name of the federal legislation that defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
What is the name of the federal legislation that defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety and imposes serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death?
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What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
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What is the name of the legislation that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the worker and the employer with regard to workplace safety?
What is the name of the legislation that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the worker and the employer with regard to workplace safety?
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Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to federal workplaces and any 'federal work, undertakings or business' in Canada?
Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to federal workplaces and any 'federal work, undertakings or business' in Canada?
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What is the name of the federal legislation related to workplace safety that applies to all workplaces in Canada?
What is the name of the federal legislation related to workplace safety that applies to all workplaces in Canada?
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What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
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What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
What are the two levels of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada?
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What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
What becomes part of the 'Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act)' in each province and territory in Canada?
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What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
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What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
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Which of the following workers are typically NOT covered by jurisdictional legislation?
Which of the following workers are typically NOT covered by jurisdictional legislation?
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What is the name of the specific Regulation under the Canada Labour Code that applies to federal workplaces?
What is the name of the specific Regulation under the Canada Labour Code that applies to federal workplaces?
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What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
What is the recommended source for finding the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
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What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
What is the purpose of frequent amendments to the legislation?
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What is the name of the legislation that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the worker and the employer with regard to workplace safety?
What is the name of the legislation that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the worker and the employer with regard to workplace safety?
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Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada?
Which level of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation applies to all workplaces in Canada?
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What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
What is the role of Alberta and British Columbia laws in the text?
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Which organizations' websites are recommended for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
Which organizations' websites are recommended for finding more detailed descriptions and information on Canadian federal and jurisdictional safety legislation and programs?
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