Paramedic Services Section 21
About the paramedic services section 21 committee
The Paramedic Services Section 21 Committee is made up of members from Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC), Unifor, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 Canada.
Upcoming meetings
- Wednesday, September 10th – Thursday, September 11th | 2025
- Wednesday, November 19th – Thursday, November 20th | 2025
Guidance notes are developed by the Paramedic Services Section 21 Committee and are intended to assist Paramedic Services employers, supervisors, workers, joint health and safety committee members (or health and safety representatives) by explaining the minimum requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations and promoting “accepted practices” in Paramedic Services to protect the health and safety of Paramedic Services personnel.
The guidance notes are distributed by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) on behalf of the Committee and made available on the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) website.
Approved guidance notes
The following guidance notes are intended to assist Paramedic Services workplaces in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. Reference should always be made directly to the OHSA and regulations to determine the legal rights and duties of the workplace parties. It is the responsibility of all workplace parties to ensure compliance with the OHSA and the regulations.
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 1: Application
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 2: Vehicle Occupant Safety
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 3: Reducing Diesel Exhaust in EMS Stations
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 4: EMS Worker Exposure to Hazardous Drugs
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 5: Traffic Safety and Worker Visibility
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 6: Motor Vehicle Advanced Technology Hazards
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 7: Hazards Associated with Marijuana Grow Operations and Clandestine Drug Labs
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 8: Infection Prevention and Control
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 9: Workplace Violence and Harassment
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 10: Musculoskeletal Disorders
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 11: Synthetic Opioids
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 12: Trenches and Excavations
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 13: Atmospheric Hazards and/or Confined Space Response
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note 14: Paramedic Use of Novel Conveyances
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note: 15: Weather Hazards
- EMS Section 21 Guidance Note: 16: Hearing Conservation
- Paramedic Services Guidance Note 17: Community Paramedicine