Canada Labour Code and Canada Shipping Act

Canada Labour Code

• The Canada Labour Code establishes minimum standards for working conditions, occupational health and safety, and labor rights for employees and employers under federal jurisdiction.
• The Canada Labour Code includes information in regards to employment standards and health and safety standards.
• The Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (MOSH) are found in the Canada Labour Code.
• The MOSH regulations apply to:
  • Employees on ships registered in Canada
  • Employees on ships on uncommissioned ships of Her Majesty in right of Canada
  • Employees conducting the loading and unloading of ships
• MOSH regulations cover a variety of subjects, from basic sanitation and housekeeping to scaffolding.  It includes general safety information about working in a marine environment that can even include regulations in regards to loose fitting clothing.

Canada Shipping Act

• The Canada Shipping Act contains regulations surrounding shipping activities, ensuring maritime safety, protecting the marine environment, and promoting the efficient and sustainable operation of Canadian vessels and waterways.
• The Canada Shipping Act pertains more to the specific instances of work performed on or by vessels, including hotwork, lifting operations, enclosed spaces, PPE, and fire prevention.