FAQs

Questions & Answers

 
Q1 :Who creates CSA OHS standards?
 
A1 :CSA OHS standards are developed and maintained by Technical Committees formed by volunteers representing labour organizations, employers, equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities, safety associations, consumer groups, consultants, research institutions and OHS professionals. CSA staff facilitates the process and ensure that the Committee follows CSA’s accredited standards development process.
 
Q2 :Who funds the development of OHS standards at the Canadian Standards Association?
 
 
Q3 :What does consensus mean?
 
 
Q4 :Am I required by law to comply with CSA OHS standards?
 
 
Q5 :What areas of OHS product certification is CSA International involved in?
 
 
Q6 :Is CSA part of government?
 
 
Q7 :How do CSA standards differ from other national and international standards?
 
 
Q8 :What is CSA doing to make sure that its OHS standards are put into practice?
 
 
Q9 :What is "View Access" to Occupational Health & Safety Standards referenced in Canadian regulations?
 
 
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