HRM 3400 : Session 7 – HRM 3400.docx

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3400
• Professor: Anna Blake

Document Summary

Act is defined as a federal, provincial or territorial law that constitutes the basic regularity mechanism. It provides the ground rules of who enforces the rights and responsibilities occupational health and safety. A bill has to be passed by the legislative assembly and has to receive 3 readings and after receiving royal ascent the passed bill becomes an act. Regulations explain how the general intent of the act will be applied in certain circumstances. Regulations are written by the ministry of labour, most of the times after consultations with employers and labour associations. There are different regulations written for different types of work sites, i. e. , construction, industrial establishments, health care and residential facilities. There are also regulations that cover specific types of hazards including designated substances, whmis, window cleaning, biological and chemical agents, and x-rays. Guidelines and policies contain more specific rules but are not specifically enforceable unless referred to in a regulation or act.