What we do
Appeals Officers in occupational health and safety, designated by the Minister of Labour and grouped under an administrative structure known as the Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada (Tribunal), exercise the functions of an administrative tribunal. To offer the best sevices to Canadians, the Tribunal is located in the National Capital Region.
The mandate of the Appeals Officer is to receive, hear and dispose of appeals of decisions issued by health and safety officers under [ss.129(7)] and directions under [s.146] of the Canada Labour Code, Part II. The appeals Officer shall provide a decision with reasons. The Appeals Officer can interveen in all sectors under federal jurisdiction, such as the Air, Rail, Marine and Oil and Gas sectors, the federal Public Service and businesses like road transportation, ferries, and grain elevators.
In February 2008, to meet the requirement of the Federal Identity Program the name of the "Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety" was changed for "The Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada" (OHSTC).