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PHO Order on Workplace Safety Updated
The provincial health officer (PHO) has updated the Provincial Health Officer Order on Workplace Safety, to support the transition of employees back into the workplace.
The requirement for employers to allow workers to work from their private residence, if possible, has been lifted.
All workplaces must continue to have COVID-19 safety plans in place, and the PHO’s Face Coverings Order continues to apply to some workplaces.
The Province and the PHO recognize that every workplace is different. Many workplaces will be able to transition to in-person work again quickly. Others may wish to continue with remote or hybrid models. Workplaces and businesses are encouraged to choose the option that works best for them.
The provincial health officer (PHO) has updated the Provincial Health Officer Order on Workplace Safety, to support the transition of employees back into the workplace.
The requirement for employers to allow workers to work from their private residence, if possible, has been lifted.
All workplaces must continue to have COVID-19 safety plans in place, and the PHO’s Face Coverings Order continues to apply to some workplaces.
The Province and the PHO recognize that every workplace is different. Many workplaces will be able to transition to in-person work again quickly. Others may wish to continue with remote or hybrid models. Workplaces and businesses are encouraged to choose the option that works best for them.
Revised PHO on Gatherings & Events (January 27, 2022)
On January 27th, the Provincial Health Officer, published revisions to the Public Health Order on gatherings and events.
Revisions include:
Youth sports tournaments may resume as of February 1
Further clarity was included around which events need to be seated. (Please note, wedding receptions, funerals, social parties are still not allowed.). Details are include on page 14, #6.
As it relates performances, lectures, and presentations must be seated. Therefore, for all other business events, people may stand including receptions related to business events.
Gyms and fitness centres have their own section and are able to operate once again with additional measures.
Please note, there are no changes as it relates to hotels so please continue to operate as you have been.
On January 27th, the Provincial Health Officer, published revisions to the Public Health Order on gatherings and events.
Revisions include:
Youth sports tournaments may resume as of February 1
Further clarity was included around which events need to be seated. (Please note, wedding receptions, funerals, social parties are still not allowed.). Details are include on page 14, #6.
As it relates performances, lectures, and presentations must be seated. Therefore, for all other business events, people may stand including receptions related to business events.
Gyms and fitness centres have their own section and are able to operate once again with additional measures.
Please note, there are no changes as it relates to hotels so please continue to operate as you have been.