- Canada - Alberta - Human Resources and Employment - Workplace Health & Safety
Provincial department responsible for enforcement and information activities in connection with workplace safety and health.
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/whs/
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- Canada - Alberta - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Nonprofit agency entirely financed by employers' contributions, and responsible for the compensation of workers' occupational injuries and diseases, as well as for the rehabilitation of victims. It also organizes injury prevention and management programs in the workplace.
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/
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- Canada - British Columbia - WorkSafeBC
Agency responsible for inspection, prevention, information, training, compensation, and rehabilitation activities in the province.
http://www.worksafebc.com/
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- Canada - Manitoba - Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB)
The WCB is a non-profit mutual accident and disability insurance agency established by legislation, maintained in partnership between workers and employers and funded by employer premiums. The WCB's goals are to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illness, and to reduce the impact of injuries and illnesses.
http://www.wcb.mb.ca/
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- Canada - Manitoba - Workplace Safety and Health Division
Government agency responsible for inspection, licencing, information, and training activities in connection with safety and health in the workplace. Bilingual site (English and French).
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/
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- Canada - New Brunswick - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick (WHSC
Government agency responsible for occupational health and safety, workplace assessment, and the compensation and rehabilitation of workplace accidents and diseases. Bilingual site (English and French).
http://www.whscc.nb.ca/
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- Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Branch
Government agency responsible for investigation, inspection and prevention activities in the area of occupational health and safety.
http://www.gov.nf.ca/labour/labour/OHS/ohs.asp
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- Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC)
This agency administers an employer-funded no fault insurance system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and fair compensation to injured workers and their dependants.
http://www.whscc.nf.ca/
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- Canada - Northwest Territories/Nunavut - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Agency responsible for occupational safety and health activities (inspection, training, information) as well as for the compensation of workplace accidents and diseases in two of Canada's northern territories.
http://www.wcb.nt.ca/
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- Canada - Nova Scotia - Environment and Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Division
Agency responsible for prevention, information and training activities in the field of occupational safety and health.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/enla/ohs/
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- Canada - Nova Scotia - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia
The mission of the WCB is to coordinate the workers' compensation system to assist injured workers and their employers by providing timely health care and rehabilitative support to facilitate the efforts of injured workers to return to work; and by providing appropriate compensation work-related disabilities.
http://www.wcb.ns.ca/
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- Canada - Ontario - Ministry of Labour - Occupational Health and Safety
Portal into the enforcement, information and training activities of the Ministry concerning workplace health and safety. Bilingual site (English and French).
http://www.gov.on.ca/LAB/ohs/ohse.htm
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- Canada - Ontario - Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
This government agency oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work. Bilingual site (English and French).
http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/homepage
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- Canada - Prince Edward Island - Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
Agency responsible for the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as for prevention activities in the province.
http://www.wcb.pe.ca/
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- Canada - Québec - Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
Provincial agency responsible for inspection, prevention, compensation, and rehabilitation activities with respect to safety and health in the workplace. French-language site, with material aimed directly at workers also in English.
http://www.csst.qc.ca/
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- Canada - Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Labour - Farm Safety Program
Government department responsible for farm safety in the province.
http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/farmsafety/
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- Canada - Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Division
Government division responsible for inspection, information, and training activities in connection with occupational safety and health matters.
http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/safety/
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- Canada - Saskatchewan - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Independent government agency responsible for the no-fault system of compensation and rehabilitation of occupational accidents and diseases. The agency also engages in preventive and informational activities.
http://www.wcbsask.com/
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- Canada - Yukon Territory - Workers' Compensation, Health and Safety Board (WCHSB)
Employer funded agency responsible for the compensation of occupational accidents and injuries, as well as for workplace prevention activities.
http://www.wcb.yk.ca/
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- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
Promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
http://www.ccohs.ca/
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disability.
http://www.cdc.gov/
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- US - - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)
Independent federal agency responsible for investigating the causes of accidents due to hazardous materials in commerce and industry. CSB Reports contain detailed descriptions of accidents involving chemical hazards in the US.
http://www.csb.gov/
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- US - - Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. OSHA is focusing on four strategies: 1) leadership; 2) strong, fair and effective enforcement; 3) outreach, education and compliance assistance; and 4) partnerships with state governments and the private sector. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
http://www.osha.gov/
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- US - - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
As part of the CDC, NIOSH is the main US federal agency responsible for conducting research into occupational safety and health matters, as well as for investigating work-related hazards, and the carrying out of educational, training and information activities in the field. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
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- US - - Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)
Independent Federal agency created to decide contests of citations or penalties resulting from OSHA inspections of workplaces in the US.
http://www.oshrc.gov/
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