Workplace Health and Safety

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in occupational health and safety law, offering in-depth analysis of employer legal obligations, prevention standards, compensation mechanisms for workplace injuries or illnesses, and dispute resolution procedures.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Workplace Health & Safety collection includes over 23 publications such as:
- Canadian Employment Safety and Health Guide
- Disability Management: Theory, Strategy and Industry Practice (Dyck)
- Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act & Commentary (Dee, Newhouse)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Workplace Health and Safety Crimes (Keith)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Workplace Health & Safety there are several relevant volumes including the Workplace Health and Safety title.
 
Juris Classeur™ Québec is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. For Workplace Health & Safety, we have the volume Santé et sécurité au travail.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft policies with confidence, and stay compliant with evolving workplace health and safety legislation across all Canadian jurisdictions.

This content is contained in the Employment module. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing complex workplace health and safety obligations. It offers:

100+ Practice Notes, Precedents, Checklists, and Flowcharts, including:

- Occupational Health and Safety Posting Obligations Checklists (for all Canadian jurisdictions)
- Workplace Policy Templates
- Workplace Investigation Report and Outcome Letters
- Accident Investigation and Reporting Procedures

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on developing workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- Leverage clause-level insights to draft workplace policies effectively

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Workplace Health and Safety Toolkit
- Workplace Investigations Resource Kit
- Violence and Harassment Toolkit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking regulatory reforms, compliance requirements, and enforcement trends that impact workplace risk management and employee well-being.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Workplace health and safety law is governed by a dynamic mix of federal and provincial legislation, with frequent updates affecting employer obligations and worker protections. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Occupational Health and Safety Acts (provincial)
- Canada Labour Code – Part II (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Workers’ Compensation Acts (provincial)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice, In-House Counsel or Labour & Employment Newsletters for insights on these topics.