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The WCB is responsible for administering workplace safety legislation on Prince Edward Island. This legislation is the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its regulations.

The OHS Act and its regulations describe the minimum standards for occupational health and safety on PEI and the general safety principles for Island workplaces.

These references, along with codes of practice, can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• General Regulations
• Workplace Harassment Regulations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulations
• Fall Protection Regulations
• Scaffolding Regulations
• Aquaculture Code of Practice
• Farm Safety Code of Practice

Many regulations under the OHS Act refer to standards published by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group). The CSA standards that are referenced in OHS regulations set out safety requirements that must be followed to be in compliance with the OHS regulations. CSA allows free (viewable only) access to standards referenced in the regulations. Registration with CSA Communities is required to view the standards. However, you are under no obligation to purchase anything. To view the CSA standards, please see the following CSA Standards Postcard for more information.

• CSA Standards Postcard

The WCB also has a role in enforcing the Smoke - Free Places Act and its regulations, and the Youth Employment Act.

For more information about OHS legislation:

• Guide OHS Legislation – OHS App
• Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Information on Workplace Health and Safety