Regulation - LGIC
Consultation Paper on Extending the Scope of the Needle Safety Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 474/07
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Summary of Proposal:
The current regulation mandates the use of safety-engineered needles or needle-less systems in hospitals effective September 1, 2008. This consultation is on amending the regulation to extend these requirements to long-term care homes, designated psychiatric facilities, laboratories, and specimen collection centres.
Further Information:
Ministry of Labour
Proposal Number:
08-MOL001
Posting Date:
June 2, 2008
Comments Due Date:
July 11, 2008
Contact Address:
Health and Safety Policy and Program Development Branch
Ontario Ministry of Labour
12th Floor, 400 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1T7
Ontario Ministry of Labour
12th Floor, 400 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1T7