What was the first consensus-based standard published in Canada?

The first consensus-based standard published in Canada is CSA-Z1000. This standard was developed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and is focused on occupational health and safety management systems. The purpose of CSA-Z1000 is to provide organizations with a framework to improve their health and safety performance by establishing and fostering effective safety practices and governance.

The significance of CSA-Z1000 lies in its foundation on a consensus process, which ensures that multiple stakeholders, including industry experts, employers, employees, and government representatives, contributed to its development. This collaborative approach encourages broader acceptance and implementation of the standard across various sectors in Canada, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety.

In contrast, OHSAS 18001, ANSI Z10, and ISO 9001, while important in the field of occupational health and safety or quality management, are not Canadian standards. OHSAS 18001 is an international standard, ANSI Z10 is a standard developed in the U.S., and ISO 9001 is a widely recognized international standard for quality management systems. These standards, while influential, do not share the same national consensus-based development process that CSA-Z1000 represents within Canada.