Includes PDF-based learning materials to enhance group learning and participation
OSH Answers - Online Answers to Workplace Health & Safety Questions
Biological Hazards
- Hepatitis B, Hantavirus,
- Tuberculosis, Lyme
- Disease, Histoplasmosis...
Chemicals & Materials
- MSDSs, GHS (Globally Harmonized System),
- Compressed Gases,
- Chemical Profiles...
Diseases Disorders & Injuries
- Asthma, Bursitis,
- Ganglion Cyst, AIDS,
- Raynaud's Phenomenon...
Ergonomics - Human Factors
- Lifting, Wrist Rests, Computer
- Mouse, Back Belts,
- Sitting, Standing...
Physical Agents
- Noise Exposure Limits in Canada,
- Humidex Rating,
- Lasers in Health Care...
Prevention/Control of Hazards
- Corrosive Liquids & Solids,
- Workplace Inspections,
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)...
Safety
- Forklift Trucks, Ladders,
- Landscaping, Powered Hand Tools...
Occupations & Workplaces
- Carpenter, Cook, Fire Fighter, Hotel Laundry, Landscaper, Painter...
Health Promotion / Wellness / Psychosocial
- Violence in the Workplace, Workplace Stress...
Health & Safety Guides
Compact, easy-to-read publications focusing on specific occupations and hazards - packed with graphics,checklists, safety tips and useful summaries of regulatory requirements
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Nailing the Basics of Power Tool Safety
Bacteria Battle (C. difficile)
Save Your Skin (Contact Dermatitis)
Shun the Sun to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
Dust Busters, Combustibles and Explosions
Safety Not Suspended on Platforms
Avoid the pain of driving (ergonomics)
Domestic Violence - A Workplace Issue
Don't Lose the Load: Forklift Safety
Tiny, "Barely There" Particles Could Pose Big Health Risks (nanoparticles)
Listen Up About Workplace Noise - And How It Can Affect Your Health
Fallen Power Lines Can Deliver Deadly Jolt
Going Solo At Work Can Be Risky Busines
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WHMIS and WHMIS After GHS Fact Sheets
Produced in cooperation with Health Canada these eye-catching informative fact sheets are great for training and posting in the workplace
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