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Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments

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Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments

19 Aug 2024 1:02;39 Minutes Webinar

Health and safety is a key component of all workplaces and the current legislation faces changes which will place further onerous obligations on employers to create and maintain a safe workplace.

Watch the recording of our experts as they discuss health and safety in the workplace for our second webinar in our health and safety series.

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