# GreenBook — Access Ontario's OHSA and Regs

> Ontario's OHSA and Regulations for workplace compliance and reference. (iPhone/iPad app by Tanner Mackenzie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenbook/id6738869708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tanner Mackenzie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782692965)
- Category: Business, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenbook/id6738869708/reviews.md

## What is GreenBook?

DISCLAIMER: GreenBook is not affiliated with the Government of Ontario. GreenBook's contents are for informational purposes only. All documents referenced in this app are retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/laws.

This app's intended use is as a tool for compliance. Under 25(2)(i) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1, employers are required to post a copy of this Act, and any explanatory material prepared by the Ministry, in a conspicuous place at the workplace. A safety board posting that directs users to download this app is downloadable from app main screen - PDF button.


GreenBook provides users with access to Ontario's Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The Act and Regulations are searchable and bookmarkable, including a global search across all documents to help you find what you're looking for.

The Search function on the home page searches all available documents. Searching in a document will only search that doc.

You can highlight a passage of text, preferably a section heading, and click the Bookmark button. These bookmarks can be reordered by holding and dragging.


Clicking the "i" button while viewing a doc opens the e-Law website for that doc.

## Key features

- Access Ontario's Health and Safety Act
- Searchable Regulations
- Bookmark key passages
- Highlight text
- Global search across documents
- Downloadable safety board posting

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenbook/id6738869708/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super convenient

*2025-04-01, version 1.0*

Very useful!

### 5/5 — Works.

*2025-01-31, version 1.0*

Quick and to the point, search feature highlights are great, and bookmarks help on the fly references.

## Frequently asked questions about GreenBook

### Is GreenBook affiliated with the Government of Ontario?

No, GreenBook is not affiliated with the Government of Ontario. Its contents are for informational purposes only and all documents are retrieved from the official ontario.ca/laws website.

### How does GreenBook help with workplace compliance?

GreenBook provides easy access to Ontario's Health and Safety Act and Regulations, which are searchable and bookmarkable. This helps employers meet the requirement to post relevant safety information at the workplace.

### Can I search within specific documents in GreenBook?

Yes, you can perform a global search across all documents within GreenBook. Additionally, when viewing a specific document, you can perform a search that is limited to that particular document.

### How do I bookmark sections in GreenBook?

To bookmark a passage, highlight the text you wish to save, preferably a section heading, and then click the Bookmark button. You can reorder these bookmarks by holding and dragging them.

### What devices is GreenBook available on?

GreenBook is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is GreenBook updated?

The latest version of GreenBook is 1.4.1, and it was last updated on January 13, 2026. Updates typically occur to ensure the app reflects the latest legal information.

### Does GreenBook have ads?

No, GreenBook does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide users with access to important legal documents without interruption.

### Where can I find the e-Law website for a specific document?

While viewing a document within GreenBook, you can click the "i" button. This action will open the e-Law website for that specific document, providing further official information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-04-20

Functionality:
- Fixed an issue when users had large and/or bold text turned on
- When searching a term, highlights the currently selected term in a different color for easier tracking
- Added zoom in / out buttons to documents
- Updated bookmarking existing bookmarks will be preserved as possible when a document is updated
- ⁠You can now add notes to your bookmarks

UI:
- Showing x of y matches when searching terms
- Improved rendering in general
- ⁠Builds a table of contents dynamically to make jumping to different parts of document easier

### 1.4.1 — 2026-01-13

New Regulations:
-Administrative Penalties
-Health and Safety Management Systems and Procurement
-Reimbursement for Defibrillators


Updated Regulations:
-Construction Projects
-Farming Operations
-Occupational Health and Safety Act
-Washroom Facilities

### 1.4 — 2025-07-28

Ontario Regulation 157/25 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Made: June 5, 2025
Filed: July 17, 2025
Published on e-Laws: July 17, 2025
Published in The Ontario Gazette: August 2, 2025

Amending O. Reg. 213/91

(CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)

### 1.3 — 2025-07-14

Diving Operations regulation updated to amendment 140/25.

1. Section 4.1 of Ontario Regulation 629/94 is amended by adding the following subsections:

(8) Subsection (2) does not apply to an employer in respect of a person participating in a diving operation in the screen industry unless that person is,

(a) a standby diver, diver’s tender, diving supervisor, hyperbaric chamber operator or life support technician; or

(b) performing work underwater that is intended to support the health and safety of persons participating in the diving operation.

(9) In subsection (8),

“screen industry” means the industry of producing visual, audio or audio-visual entertainment, educational or advertising content that is intended to be recorded or to be a live or broadcast performance for viewing or listening in cinemas, as part of a television broadcast, on the internet or on a computer, video game device, phone with a display screen or other similar device.

2. Subsection 20 (6) of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:

(6) Each employer associated with a diving operation and the diving supervisor for a diving operation shall ensure that any cable used with a crane or other hoisting device in the diving operation is used in accordance with the Code for Cable, Slings and Rigging issued by the Ministry, as it may be amended from time to time.

3. Clause 32 (2) (b) of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:

(b) be performed in accordance with the Code for the Medical Examination of Divers issued by the Ministry, as it may be amended from time to time.

Commencement

4. This Regulation comes into force on the later of July 1, 2025 and the day it is filed.

### 1.2 — 2025-06-30

Most recent update/amendment in this version: 

O. Reg. 106/25: HEALTH CARE AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Consolidation period: June 9, 2025 - e-Laws currency date (June 25, 2025)

1. Clause 10 (2) (b) of Ontario Regulation 67/93 is revoked.

Commencement

2. This Regulation comes into force on the day it is filed.
Filed: June 9, 2025

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