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Web Sites in Category North America
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Canada - - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) - Canadian federal government agency, based in Hamilton, Ontario. It promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice to employers and workers about occupational health and safety. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - - Health Canada - Radiation Protection Bureau - This program of the Federal Government deal with protection against ionizing radiation, both at the workplace and elsewhere. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - - Human Resources Development Canada - Occupational Health and Safety - Occupational health and Safety activities of federal offices and businesses, as governed by the Canada Labour Code. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - Alberta - Human Resources and Employment - Workplace Health & Safety - Provincial department responsible for enforcement and information activities in connection with workplace safety and health.
Canada - Alberta - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) - Nonprofit agency entirely financed by employers' contributions, and responsible for the compensation of workers' occupational injuries and diseases, as well as for the rehabilitation of victims. It also organizes injury prevention and management programs in the workplace.
Canada - British Columbia - Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB) - Agency responsible for inspection, prevention, information, training, compensation, and rehabilitation activities in the province.
Canada - Manitoba - Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) - The WCB is a non-profit mutual accident and disability insurance agency established by legislation, maintained in partnership between workers and employers and funded by employer premiums. The WCB's goals are to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illness, and to reduce the impact of injuries and illnesses.
Canada - Manitoba - Workplace Safety and Health Division - Government agency responsible for inspection, licencing, information, and training activities in connection with safety and health in the workplace. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - New Brunswick - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick (WHSCC) - Government agency responsible for occupational health and safety, workplace assessment, and the compensation and rehabilitation of workplace accidents and diseases. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Branch - Government agency responsible for investigation, inspection and prevention activities in the area of occupational health and safety.
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC) - This agency administers an employer-funded no fault insurance system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and fair compensation to injured workers and their dependants.
Canada - Northwest Territories/Nunavut - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) - Agency responsible for occupational safety and health activities (inspection, training, information) as well as for the compensation of workplace accidents and diseases in two of Canada's northern territories.
Canada - Nova Scotia - Environment and Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Division - Agency responsible for prevention, information and training activities in the field of occupational safety and health.
Canada - Nova Scotia - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia - The mission of the WCB is to coordinate the workers' compensation system to assist injured workers and their employers by providing timely health care and rehabilitative support to facilitate the efforts of injured workers to return to work; and by providing appropriate compensation work-related disabilities.
Canada - Ontario - Ministry of Labour - Occupational Health and Safety - Portal into the enforcement, information and training activities of the Ministry concerning workplace health and safety. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - Ontario - Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) - This government agency oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work. Bilingual site (English and French).
Canada - Prince Edward Island - Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island - Agency responsible for the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases, as well as for prevention activities in the province.
Canada - Québec - Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) - Provincial agency responsible for inspection, prevention, compensation, and rehabilitation activities with respect to safety and health in the workplace. French-language site, with material aimed directly at workers also in English.
Canada - Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Labour - Farm Safety Program - Government department responsible for farm safety in the province.
Canada - Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Division - Government division responsible for inspection, information, and training activities in connection with occupational safety and health matters.
Canada - Saskatchewan - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) - Independent government agency responsible for the no-fault system of compensation and rehabilitation of occupational accidents and diseases. The agency also engages in preventive and informational activities.
Canada - Yukon Territory - Workers' Compensation, Health and Safety Board (WCHSB) - Employer funded agency responsible for the compensation of occupational accidents and injuries, as well as for workplace prevention activities.
MIOSHA - Michigan OSHA - Mission is to help assure the safety and health of workers and the protection of benefits.
US - - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - The CDC maintains several departments concerned with occupational safety and health, such as the Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
US - - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) - Independent federal agency responsible for investigating the causes of accidents due to hazardous materials in commerce and industry. Chemical Incident Reports Center (CIRC) is a searchable on-line worldwide database of incident reports.
US - - Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - OSHA is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. OSHA is focusing on four strategies: 1) leadership; 2) strong, fair and effective enforcement; 3) outreach, education and compliance assistance; and 4) partnerships with state governments and the private sector. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
US - - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - As part of the CDC, NIOSH is the main US federal agency responsible for conducting research into occupational safety and health matters, as well as for investigating work-related hazards, and the carrying out of educational, training and information activities in the field. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
US - - Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) - Independent Federal agency created to decide contests of citations or penalties resulting from OSHA inspections of workplaces in the US.
US - Alabama - Department of Industrial Relations - Includes information on workers' compensation and mine safety legislation in Alabama.
US - Alabama - Workers' Compensation Division - Responsible for the administration of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law to ensure proper payment of benefits to employees injured on the job and encourage safety in the work place.
US - Alaska - Department of Labor and Workplace Development - Occupational Safety and Health Section - The Section enforces state occupational safety and health regulations. It also provides consultative services and training to public and private sector employers and employees related to safety and health matters.
US - Arizona - Industrial Commission of Arizona - Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) - Maintains OSHA standards for the State of Arizona, with the exception of mining operations, Indian Reservations and federal employees.
US - Arkansas - Department of Labor - Includes subdivisions concerned with: AOSH (Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health); boiler inspection; elevator safety; mine safety; recording of fatal occupational injuries and illnesses; safety training and education.
US - California - Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) - Joint labor-management body charged with overseeing the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in California and recommending administrative or legislative modifications to improve their operation.
US - California - Department of Health Services - Occupational Health Branch (OHB) - Maintaining surveillance, evaluation, and public education about occupational disease and injury among California workers.
US - California - Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) - The Division protects workers and the public from safety hazards by enforcing the state's occupational and public safety laws and it provides information and consultative assistance to employers, workers and the public about workplace and public safety matters.
US - California - Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (CAL/OSHA App.) - This quasi-judicial body handles appeals from private and public sector employers regarding citations issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health for alleged violations of workplace safety and health laws and regulations.
US - California - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) - The OSHSB is the standards-setting agency within the Cal/OSHA program. Its objectives are to adopt reasonable and enforceable standards at least as effective as federal standards.
US - Colorado - Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) - Division of Workers' Compensation - The Division provides information to enable injured workers, employers, insurance carriers and self-insured employers to comply with the statutory requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act and to encourage safety on the job and containment of costs.
US - Connecticut - Department of Labor - Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) - This Division enforces state occupational safety and health regulations as they apply to state and municipal employees.
US - Delaware - Department of Labor - This site includes links to Department Offices dealing with occupational safety and health statistics, workers' compensation, and OSHA consultation services.
US - District of Columbia - Office of Occupational Safety and Health - The Office establishes and maintains a safety and health management program for the maintenance of a safe and healthyl work environment for employees and other users of District government facilities. OSH also provides on-site consultation services to private-sector employers in the District.
US - District of Columbia - Workers' Compensation Program - The Program processes claims and monitors the payment of benefits to injured private-sector employees in the District of Columbia.
US - Florida - Department of Financial Services - Division of Workers' Compensation - Agency responsible for workers' compensation in Florida.
US - Hawaii - Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) - Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) - This Division is responsible for inspection, reporting, training, and information in connection with occupational safety and health matters.
US - Idaho - Idaho Industrial Commission - Agency responsible for workers' compensation in Idaho.
US - Illinois - Illinois Industrial Commission - The Commission is the state court for workers' compensation cases.
US - Indiana - Department of Labor - Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Division (IOSHA) - Dedicated to providing a safe working environment for the employees and employers of Indiana, through inspection and research activities.
US - Indiana - Worker's Compensation Board - Agency responsible for the compensation of occupational accidents and diseases, for arranging for the provision of medical services to injured workers, and for vocational rehabilitation.
US - Iowa - Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation - Site of the state workers' compensation authority.
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