Bill 143 Original (PDF)
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims April 28 in each year as Health and Safety at Work Day
Bill 143 2019
An 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
1 April 28 in each year is proclaimed as Health and Safety at Work Day.
Commencement
2 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3 The short title of this Act is the Health and Safety at Work Day Act, 2019.