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Bill 143, Health and Safety at Work Day Act, 2019

McKenna, Jane

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EXPLANATORY

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The

Bill proclaims April 28 in each year as Health and Safety at Work Day

Bill 143 2019

Act to proclaim Health and Safety at Work Day

Preamble

Workplace

injuries occur every day and profoundly affect workers, their families and

their communities. By proclaiming April 28 of each year as Health and Safety at

Work Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the importance of supporting and

nurturing a health and safety culture in every workplace. Health and Safety at

Work Day is an opportunity to promote workplace health and safety through

education of health and safety rights, responsibilities and prevention

measures.

Therefore,

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Health

and Safety at Work Day

April

28 in each year is proclaimed as Health and Safety at Work Day.

Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Health and Safety at

Work Day Act, 2019 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

November 18, 2019

First Reading

Vote

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

November 18, 2019

Committee

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent

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