Acts, Regulations, and Standards

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Canada

1. Criminal Code of Canada Amendment Affecting the Criminal Liability of Organizations (Plain Language Guide)


2. Nuclear Safety and Control Act

General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations

Nuclear Substances and Radioactive Devices Regulations

Packaging and Transportation of Nuclear Substances Regulations

Radiation Protection Regulations

Safety Code 6 (PDF)

Limits of Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields at Frequencies from 10 kHz - 300 GHz

Safety Code 24 (PDF)

Guidelines for Safe Use of Ultrasound: Part II - Industrial and Commercial Applications

Safety Code 28 (PDF)

Radiation Protection in Veterinary Medicine

Safety Code 32 (PDF)

Safety Requirements and Guidance for Analytical X-Ray Equipment

3. Radiation Emitting Devices Act

Radiation Emitting Devices Rgulations

4. Canada Labour Code

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

5. Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA)

Chlorobiphenyls Regulations

Federal Halocarbon Regulations

6. Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

7. Hazardous Products Act

Controlled Products Regulations (WHMIS Regulations)

Ingredient Disclosure List

8. Health of Animals Act

9. Non-smokers' Health Act

10. Pest Control Products Act

Pest Control Products Regulations

11. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDG)

TDG "Clear Language" Regulations

Nova Scotia

1. Building Code Act

Building Code Regulations

2. Electrical Installation and Inspection Act

Electrical Code Regulations

3. Elevators and Lifts Act

5. Environment Act

Environment Act Regulations:

Air Quality

Asbestos Waste Management

Dangerous Goods Management

Emergency Spill

Ozone Layer Protection

PCB Management

Pesticide

Petroleum Storage

Solid Waste - Resource Management

Sulphide Bearing Material Disposal

Used Oil

6. Fire Safety Act

Fire Safety Regulations:

Egress From Buildings Regulations

Fuel Safety Regulations

Portable Fire Extinguisher Control Regulations

7. Health Protection Act (2004)

Health Act Regulations:

Food Safety Regulations

8. Health Protection Act


9. Occupational Health and Safety Act

OH & S Regulations:

Disclosure of Information

Fall Protection and Scaffolding

First Aid

Occupational Health

Occupational Safety General Regulations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

10. Smoke-Free Places Act

Smoke-Free Places Regulations

Amended Smoke-Free Places Act


11.Workers' Compensation Act

Halifax Regional Municipality By-Laws

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1. Alarm (By-Law B-400)

2. Building (By-Law B-201)

3. Emergency Measures (By-Law E-100)

4. Fire Prevention (By-Law F-100)

5. Noise (By-Law N-200)

6. Open Air Burning (By-Law O-101)

7. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (By-Law S-600 as amended)

8. Smoking (By-Law S-203)

9. Wastewater Discharge (By-Law W-101)