Section 122 — Canada Labour Code: Definitions

In this Part, appeals officer [Repealed, 2017, c. 20, s. 338] Board [Repealed, 2017, c. 20, s. 338] collective agreement has the same meaning as in section 166; ( convention collective ) danger means any hazard, condition or activity that could reasonably be expected to be an imminent or serious threat to the life or health of a person exposed to it before the hazard or condition can be corrected or the activity altered; ( danger ) employee means a person employed by an employer; ( employé ) employer means a person who employs one or more employees and includes an employers’ organization and any person who acts on behalf of an employer; ( employeur ) harassment and violence means any action, conduct or comment, including of a sexual nature, that can reasonably be expected to cause offence, humiliation or other physical or psychological injury or illness to an employee, including any prescribed action, conduct or comment; ( harcèlement et violence ) hazardous substance includes a hazardous product and a chemical, biological or physical agent that, by reason of a property that the agent possesses, is hazardous to the safety or health of a person exposed to it; ( substance dangereuse ) health and safety officer [Repealed, 2013, c. 40, s. 176] health and safety representative means a person who is appointed as a health and safety representative under section 136; ( représentant ) policy committee means a policy health and safety committee established under section 134.1; ( comité d’orientation ) prescribe means prescribe by regulation of the Governor in Council or determine in accordance with rules prescribed by regulation of the Governor in Council; ( règlement ) regional health and safety officer [Repealed, 2013, c. 40, s. 176] regional safety officer [Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2] safety means protection from danger and hazards arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment; ( sécurité ) safety and health committee [Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2] safety and health representative [Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2] safety officer [Repealed, 2000, c. 20, s. 2] work place means any place where an employee is engaged in work for the employee’s employer; ( lieu de travail ) work place committee means a work place health and safety committee established under section 135. ( comité local ) In this Part, hazardous product , label and safety data sheet have the same meanings as in section 2 of the Hazardous Products Act . Except where otherwise provided in this Part, all other words and expressions have the same meanings as in Part I.