Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation and Offshore Renewable Energy Management Act

Marginal note:Prevention of accidents and injury

• 210.009 (1) The purpose of this Part is to prevent accidents and injury arising out of, linked to or occurring in the course of employment to which this Part applies, in particular by

  • (a) allocating responsibility for occupational health and safety among the Board and the persons, unions and committees having obligations under this Part; and

  • (b) establishing a framework for them to exercise their rights and carry out their obligations.

• Marginal note:Preventive measures

  (2) Preventive measures should first aim at the elimination of hazards, then the reduction of the risks posed by the hazards and finally, the taking of protective measures, all with the goal of ensuring the health and safety of employees.