{"id":30820,"date":"2026-01-08T09:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santinel.com\/nouvelle-annee-nouvelles-resolutions-etes-vous-conforme-aux-nouvelles-obligations-en-sante-et-securite-du-travail\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:26:09","slug":"ohs-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.santinel.com\/en\/ohs-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"New year, New resolutions: Are you compliant with OHS requirements?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"710\">All<strong> businesses in Quebe<\/strong>c must now comply with the <strong>new occupational health and safety (OHS)<\/strong> requirements resulting from the modernization of the province\u2019s OHS system. These obligations vary based on the number of workers and the establishment\u2019s risk level and now include the management of <strong>psychosocial risks.<\/strong> Failure to comply directly exposes employers to penalties and increased liability in the event of an accident.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"855\">A new year means new resolutions and when it comes to occupational health and safety,<strong> OHS obligations<\/strong> now fully apply to all <strong>Quebec businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why is OHS compliance mandatory for employers today?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"264\"><strong>Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance<\/strong> is no longer optional for businesses<strong> in Quebec<\/strong>. It is now:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"450\">\n<li data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"318\">\n<p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"318\"><strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"281\">Mandatory<\/strong>, with clearly defined requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"318\">\n<p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"318\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"349\">Regulated and verifiable<\/strong> during inspections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"370\">\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"370\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"385\">Evolving<\/strong>, particularly with the integration of psychosocial risks (PSR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"653\">At the beginning of the year, the goal is not just to meet legal requirements, but to ensure that your prevention mechanisms are in place, adapted to your organization\u2019s reality, and truly effective.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"792\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>For leaders and managers<\/strong>, it\u2019s also a way to reduce legal risks and start the year with confidence through full, controlled compliance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the new obligations based on the number of employees?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"288\">The new OHS requirements are first determined by the number of workers in your establishment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"365\">OHS Obligations for small businesses in Quebec (19 employees or fewer)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"418\">Businesses with <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"408\">19 employees or fewer<\/strong> must now:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"546\">\n<li data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"501\">\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"501\">Develop and implement an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) action plan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"546\">\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"546\">Appoint an <strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"544\">OHS Liaison Officer (ALO)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"711\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For business owners and managers, these measures primarily serve to demonstrate good faith and proactive risk management in the event of an inspection or incident.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"184\">Obligations for businesses in Quebec with 20 employees or more<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"231\">Companies with <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"225\">20 or more employees<\/strong> must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"435\">\n<li data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"271\">\n<p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"271\">Implement a <a href=\"https:\/\/santinel.com\/en\/training\/prevention-program-consulting\/\">Prevention Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"349\">\n<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"349\">Establish an <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"347\">Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHS Committee)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"435\">\n<p data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"435\">Appoint an <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"433\">Occupational Health and Safety Representative (OHS Representative)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"555\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These<strong> OHS obligations<\/strong> require documented management that is regularly updated and easily verifiable by the <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"554\">CNESST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"555\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:000d00cc-28cc-4d81-aecb-03e1807cab10-17\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d7b6aaa-9454-43e8-8ea4-bc461c276ac7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"193\">How to correctly calculate the number of workers for OHS compliance?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"318\">Calculating the number of workers is<strong> a key step<\/strong> and often misunderstood, which can lead to unintentional non-compliance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"368\">Include individuals who work 21 days or more<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"573\">\n<li data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"418\">\n<p data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"418\"><strong>Full-time<\/strong> or part-time employees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"459\">\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"459\"><strong>Temporary,<\/strong> casual, or agency workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"494\">\n<p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"494\"><strong>Travelling<\/strong> or off-site workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"573\">\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"573\"><strong>Temporary foreign workers<\/strong>, interns, students, or volunteers under contract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"668\">Underestimating the actual number of workers is one of the most common OHS compliance errors.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"791\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"791\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"718\">Who should be excluded from the calculation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"791\"><strong>Employer representatives<\/strong> are not included in the count, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"853\">\n<li data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"805\">\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"805\">Managers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\">\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"821\">Supervisors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"833\">\n<p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"833\">Foremen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"853\">\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"853\">Superintendents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"909\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This distinction is crucial to avoid false compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<h3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"194\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"194\">What should an OHS action plan include in Quebec (19 employees or fewer)?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"244\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/santinel.com\/en\/training\/ohs-action-plan\/\">OHS action plan<\/a> must include the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"557\">\n<li data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"316\">\n<p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"316\">Identification and analysis of risks, including <strong>psychosocial risks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"403\"><strong>Preventive measures and action priorities<\/strong> to eliminate or control identified risks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"454\">\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"454\"><strong>Monitoring,<\/strong> evaluation, and follow-up measures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"512\">\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"512\"><strong>Identification of personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"557\">\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"557\"><strong>OHS training and information<\/strong> for workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"660\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">An incomplete or poorly implemented action plan may be considered non-compliant during an inspection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"201\">What is the role of the OHS liaison officer (ALO)?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"288\">The <strong>OHS liaison officer (ALO)<\/strong> plays a central role in communication and prevention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"323\">Their responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"577\">\n<li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"392\">\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"392\"><strong>Facilitating OHS communication<\/strong> between the employer and workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"467\">\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"467\">Collaborating in the development and <strong>implementation of the action plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"525\">\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"525\">Making written recommendations on<strong> risk identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"577\">\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"577\">Filing a complaint with the <strong>CNESST<\/strong> if necessary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:000d00cc-28cc-4d81-aecb-03e1807cab10-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ad22b654-75e3-4904-bb54-11303264501c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"654\">What is a compliant OHS prevention program (20 employees or more)?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"717\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/santinel.com\/en\/training\/prevention-program-consulting\/\">prevention program<\/a> is more structured and must include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1028\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"790\">\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"790\">Identification and analysis of risks (including psychosocial risks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"836\">\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"836\">Preventive measures and action priorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"871\">Risk monitoring and evaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"929\">\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"929\">Identification of personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"951\">\n<p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"951\">Training programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"975\">\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"975\">Health examinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1007\">\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1007\">List of hazardous materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1028\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1028\" data-is-last-node=\"\">First aid services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<h3 data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"220\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h2 data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"220\">How to set up an occupational health and safety committee (OHS committee)?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"368\">Establishing an <strong>OHS committee<\/strong> depends on the establishment\u2019s risk level, which is determined using the <strong>first three digits of the NAICS code.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"421\">How to determine your company\u2019s risk level?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"447\">There are two options:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"587\">\n<li data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"518\">\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"518\">Consult <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"473\">Appendix 1<\/strong> of the regulation on prevention mechanisms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"587\">\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"587\">Use the <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"551\">CNESST online tool<\/strong> with your establishment\u2019s address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"646\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"646\">What are the main functions of the OHS committee?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"673\">The <strong>OHS committee<\/strong> must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1041\">\n<li data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"706\">\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"706\">Determine training programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"765\">\n<p data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"765\">Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"817\">\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"817\">Participate in risk identification and analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"887\">Maintain records of workplace accidents and occupational diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"938\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"938\">Investigate accidents and make recommendations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"989\">\n<p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"989\">Receive and address complaints and suggestions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1041\">\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1041\">Analyze inspection reports and statistical data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:000d00cc-28cc-4d81-aecb-03e1807cab10-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"888e4d30-43b8-45e4-9d76-d1b37b98ce4b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1101\">What is the role of the OHS representative (OHSR)?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1201\">The<strong> OHS representative<\/strong> plays a key role in workplace prevention. Their responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1494\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1231\">\n<p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1231\">Inspecting the workplace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1259\">\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1259\">Investigating accidents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1293\">\n<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1293\">Identifying sources of danger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1354\">\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1354\">Making recommendations (including on psychosocial risks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1391\">Assisting workers and inspectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1443\">\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1443\">Participating during right-to-refuse situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1494\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1494\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Actively collaborating on the prevention program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<h2 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"168\">Why are psychosocial risks (PSR) such a major challenge?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"283\"><strong>Psychosocial risks (PSR)<\/strong> are now an explicit <strong>legal obligation<\/strong> but remain difficult to address because they are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"390\">\n<li data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"301\">\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"301\">Less visible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"335\">\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"335\">More transversal across teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"390\">\n<p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"390\">Often poorly managed due to a lack of proper tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, the absence of psychosocial risk management is increasingly noted during inspections and investigations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Need an update on psychosocial risks? <a href=\"https:\/\/santinel.com\/en\/bien-comprendre-le-pl42\/\">Learn about the main changes and implications of Bill 42.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"174\">How can Santinel help you achieve your OHS resolutions?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"505\">In <strong>occupational health and safety,<\/strong> the real challenge isn\u2019t doing everything yourself, it\u2019s being able to demonstrate that the right decisions have been made. <strong>As a leader or manager<\/strong>, you are legally responsible for OHS compliance. 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