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Backgrounder: Emergency procedures for hazardous substances

Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation sets out the requirements for emergency planning relating to hazardous substances. On February 3, 2025, amendments to these requirements will come into effect. This resource provides an overview of the changes to help affected employers prepare for the new requirements.

For the full text of the Regulation amendments, see the Board of Directors decision document.


Publication Date: Nov 2024 File type: PDF (70 KB) Asset type: Legal Document