FAQs

Questions & Answers

 
Q1 :Who creates CSA OHS standards?
 
 
Q2 :Who funds the development of OHS standards at the Canadian Standards Association?
 
 
Q3 :What does consensus mean?
 
A3 : Committee members go through a process of assessing pertinent information and concerns regarding issues addressed by the standard. The committee must reach “consensus” of opinion through a ballot and public review process before a voluntary standard may be published. Substantial agreement among committee members, rather than a simple majority of votes, is necessary. When a draft standard has been agreed upon, it is submitted for public review, and amended if necessary. Even after publication, standards are reviewed, updated and fine-tuned, in an effort to reflect the latest developments in safety and technology, as well as current realities of the marketplace.
 
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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