Codes of Practice

Codes of practice provide practical guidance to help employers and workers understand and meet safety standards required by our legislation.

For more information, or to learn how you can be involved in developing codes of practice, email Safety Regulations.

 

Asbestos Abatement 
Work practices and precautions when removing asbestos-containing materials vary considerably with the type of material you are removing, the amount of asbestos it contains, and its condition and location. This code presents best practices you must follow for asbestos abatement in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.English | Français
Camp Set Up and Maintenance 
Provides guidance on camp set up and management best practices.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Cannabis 
Provides guidance on cannabis-specific impairment best practices, in addition to relevant links and resources.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Confined Spaces 
Before workers may enter a confined space, employers must prepare and maintain a confined space code of practice with supporting documents.English | Français
Counterbalanced Forklifts 
Guides employers, supervisors, and operators through their responsibilities when operating counterbalanced forklifts at a worksite.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Forklift Hand SignalsEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Pre-operation Daily ChecklistEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Firefighters 
Provides information to employers and workers on requirements that ensure procedures are in place to safeguard the health and safety of firefighters and the public.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Fire Department Internal Compliance ChecklistEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Harassment 
Guides employers through the process of developing and implementing a harassment policy, how to handle harassment complaints (including conducting investigations), and moving forward after harassment occurs in the workplace.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Hazard Assessment  
Properly identify, assess, eliminate, or manage workplace hazards and risks.English | Français
Hoists, Cranes, Lifting Devices, and Rigging 
Provides general guidelines to employers and workers in reference to Parts 13 and 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations and the applicable CSA Standards on what is required to ensure worker safety during operation of these machines and devices.English | Français
Crane Hand SignalsEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ | Inuinnaqtun
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees 
Provides information on the role of a Joint OHS Committee, as well as how to develop and maintain an effective committee.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Occupational Health and Safety Education - Supervisors 
Employers must ensure all supervisors complete an approved supervisor safety familiarization program. Supervisors must understand their role and responsibilities in workplace safety.English | Français
Occupational Health and Safety Programs 
Guides management through the development of an occupational health and safety program.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
Check PPE to make sure it works properly. Ensure you know how to use it properly.
Basics of PPEEnglish | Français
Commercial Diving Operations PPEEnglish | Français
Eye and Face Protection PPEEnglish | Français
Fall Protection PPEEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Written Site-Specific Fall Protection PlanEnglish | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Foot Protection PPEEnglish | Français
Hand and Arm Protection PPEEnglish | Français
Head Protection PPEEnglish | Français
Hearing Protection PPEEnglish | Français
High-Visibility Apparel PPEEnglish | Français
Respiratory Protection PPEEnglish | Français
Powered Mobile Equipment
Guides employers, supervisors, and operators through their responsibilities when using powered mobile equipment at a worksite.English | Français | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Powered Mobile Equipment Operator Competency FormEnglishFrançais | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Return to Work 
Understand the legal requirements and best practices for developing a return to work program.English | Français
Thermal Conditions 
Know how to handle exposure to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.English | Français
Traffic Control Person 
Anyone working in traffic control needs to know how to do their job safely.English | Français
Traffic Control Person Training GuidelinesEnglish | Français
Working Alone 
Assess workplace hazards to minimize potential risks for employees working alone.English | Français
Working Alone Check-in ProcedureEnglish | Français
Working with Lead 
Learn how lead exposure happens, how to tell if your worksite is at risk and how to protect yourself.EnglishFrançais | ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ