Identity area
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Industrial Health and Safety Program
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In 1991, the Industrial Health and Safety Branch (created in 1978) was renamed the Industrial Health and Safety Program and placed within the newly established Operations Division of the Occupational Health and Safety Branch.
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The Industrial Health and Safety Program's objective is to reduce illness and injury among workers in all industries and workplaces with the exception of the construction and mining industries.
Industrial Health and Safety Officers working out of regional and district offices inspect facilities and investigate work refusals, fatalities and accidents, and provide advice on remedial measures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. They are supported by staff in the Professional and Specialized Services Unit.
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Rules and/or conventions used
RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
KWIC Index to Government Services, 1997, 2001; RG 7 inventory
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
John Dirks