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Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Version of section 109 from 2021-06-04 to 2024-03-06:


 Every employer must

  • (a) establish written instructions that provide for the prompt rendering of first aid to an employee for any injury, disabling injury or illness;

  • (b) make a copy of the instructions readily available for examination by employees; and

  • (c) if a cargo that is classified dangerous, within the meaning of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, has not been included in the most recent edition of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods published by the IMO, ILO and World Health Organization, make readily available to employees the necessary information on the nature of the substances in the cargo, the risks involved, the necessary personal protection equipment required, the relevant medical procedures and specific antidotes.

  • SOR/2019-246, s. 270(F)
  • SOR/2021-122, s. 35

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