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100-BZM-01-IGDO ©2025, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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Legislative References: OHSA Sections That Apply To Waterfronts:
Employer:
25(1) An employer shall ensure that,
• (a) the equipment, materials and protective devices as prescribed are provided;
• (b) the equipment, materials and protective devices provided by the employer are maintained in
good condition;
• (b.1) any personal protective clothing and equipment that is provided, worn or used is a proper
fit and is appropriate in the circumstances, having regard to all relevant factors, including such
factors as may be prescribed;
• (c) the measures and procedures prescribed are carried out in the workplace;
• (d) the equipment, materials and protective devices provided by the employer are used as
prescribed
25(2) Without limiting the strict duty imposed by subsection (1), an employer shall,
• (a) provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of
the worker;
• (c) when appointing a supervisor, appoint a competent person;
• (d) acquaint a worker or a person in authority over a worker with any hazard in the work and in
the handling, storage, use, disposal and transport of any article, device, equipment or a
biological, chemical or physical agent;
• (h) take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker;
Supervisor:
27(1) A supervisor shall ensure that a worker,
• (a) works in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by
this Act and the regulations; and
• (b) uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer
requires to be used or worn.
27(2) Without limiting the duty imposed by subsection (1), a supervisor shall,
• (a) advise a worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of
the worker of which the supervisor is aware;
• (b) where so prescribed, provide a worker with written instructions as to the measures and
procedures to be taken for protection of the worker; and
• (c) take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
