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Who Does the Occupational Health and Safety Act Apply To?

The Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to all employers and employees, but not to:

  • Mines, mining areas or any mining works (as defined in the minerals act)
  • Load line ships, fishing boats, sealing boats, whaling boats (as defined in the Merchant Shipping Act) and floating cranes; whether in or out of the water
  • People in or on these areas or vessels.