Council of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Ministry

Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

URL

www.ccohs.ca/

Address

135 Hunter Street East
Hamilton
L8N1M5

Phone

905-572-2981/ 1-800-668-4284

Fax

1-905-572-2206

Background

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-13 (opens a new window)

Function

The council was established under federal legislation and promotes the fundamental right of Canadians to a healthy and safe working environment.

Membership

The tripartite council, representing government, employers and labour, is composed of the chair and thirty-nine members. The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints one representative of the Government of Ontario.

Term

Members of the council, known as governors, are appointed to hold office during pleasure for terms not exceeding four years. Members usually serve for three years. A person who has served two consecutive terms as a member is not, during the twelve months following the completion of the second term, eligible to be re-appointed to the council, except as chair.

Meetings

The council meets three times a year.

Remuneration

Appointees do not receive remuneration.

Appointments & Vacancies