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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety


General Information

Background

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a corporation under Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act, created by Parliament in April, 1978 to act as a national institute to promote the rights of Canadians to a healthy and safe working environment. It is governed by a Council of Governors representing labour, employers and federal, provincial and territorial governments.