The 1992 Westray mine disaster, some might argue, was the originating catalyst 0f change in the safety realm\u00a0 on both provincial and federal levels…<\/p>\n
In 2005, once the coal dust had long settled, the Federal government
\nenacted Bill C-45.\u00a0 Bill C-45 was a new punishment scheme to allow the Courts not simply to fine corporations, but also to impose jail sentences.\u00a0 Since the
\nenactment of Bill C-45 Nova Scotia has continued to change its perspective on
\noccupational health and safety and the obligations of employers, supervisors
\nand employees.<\/p>\n
In 2007, the Nova Scotia government enacted the Violence in the
\nWorkplace Regulations.\u00a0 From 0ur perspective nearly all employers have an obligation to protect\u00a0their employees from violence under these Regulations.<\/p>\n
On January 15, 2010 the Nova Scotia government imposed Administrative Penalties.\u00a0 These Penalties are a fining system under the OHS Act whereby Administrative Officers can fine employers, supervisors and employees; up to $4000 for an employer,\u00a0$2000 for a supervisor and $1000 for an employee.\u00a0 More than 900 fines were levied in 2010 and more than 850 of these fines were levied against employers.<\/p>\n
In 2010, the OHS Division of the Department of Labour and Workforce
\nDevelopment hired more than 30 new OHS Officers to inspect and audit workplaces.<\/p>\n
In April 2011, the Nova Scotia Government increased the maximum fine
\nunder the OHS Act from $250,000 to $500,000; the largest fines in the Atlantic
\nRegions.<\/p>\n
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