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>Implementing an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program

Table of Contents


  • Introduction 1
  • Section 1: OH&S Program - Overview
  • Section 2: Health And Safety Policy
  • Section 3: Responsibilities
  • Section 4: Legislation
  • Section 5: Health And Safety Committees/Representatives
  • Section 6: Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment / Hazard Control
  • Section 7: Safe Work Practices
  • Section 8: Safe Job Procedures
  • Section 9: Rules For Employees And Sub-Contractors
  • Section 10: Personal Protective Equipment
  • Section 11: Preventative Maintenance
  • Section 12: Training And Communication
  • Section 13: Inspections
  • Section 14: Accident/Incident Investigations
  • Section 15: Emergency Preparedness And First Aid
  • Section 16: Hazardous Materials
  • Section 17: Violence Prevention
  • Section 18: Substance Use/Abuse
  • Section 19: Driving
  • Section 20: Records And Statistics
  • Section 21: Audit, Evaluation And Continual Improvement
  • Appendix A: Glossary Of Terms
  • Appendix B: Core Legislation For Each Jurisdiction In Canada
  • Appendix C: Internal Audit Checklist
  • Appendix D: Canadian Government Departments Responsible For Occupational Health And Safety
  • Appendix E: US Federal Safety And Health Agencies
  • Appendix F: Bibliography
  • Samples

  • Sample 1: Health and Safety Policy
  • Sample 2: Health and Safety Policy
  • Sample 3: Checklist for OH&S Policy
  • Sample 4: Due Diligence Checklist
  • Sample 5: Health and Safety Committee
  • Sample 6: Health and Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
  • Sample 7: Minutes from Health and Safety Committee
  • Sample 8: Job Safety Analysis Worksheet
  • Sample 9: Job Safety Analysis for Changing a Car Tire
  • Sample 10: Job Safety Analysis for Using a Fire Extinguisher
  • Sample 11: Risk Assessment Procedure
  • Sample 12: Risk Assessment Template
  • Sample 13: Risk Priority Assessment Chart
  • Sample 14: Risk Assessment
  • Sample 15: Workplace Hazard Assessment - Construction Checklist
  • Sample 16: Hazard Assessment - Office/ Showroom - Checklist
  • Sample 17: Safe Work Procedure - Portable Ladders/ Step Ladders
  • Sample 18: Safe Work Procedure - Fire and Use of Fire Extinguishers
  • Sample 19: Safe Job Procedure - Portable Circular Saw
  • Sample 20: Safe Job Procedure - Fire Fighting
  • Sample 21: Company Rules
  • Sample 21: Worker Acknowledgement of Training
  • Sample 23: Warning Report
  • Sample 24: Personal Protective Equipment Policy
  • Sample 25: Preventative Maintenance Policy
  • Sample 26: Light Road Vehicle Checklist (day-by-day)
  • Sample 27: Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedule
  • Sample 28: Training and Communication Policy
  • Sample 29: Safety Orientation
  • Sample 30: Safety Orientation Questionnaire
  • Sample 31: Toolbox or Tailgate Safety Meeting Minutes and Agenda
  • Sample 32: Training Requirement Matrix
  • Sample 33: Workplace Safety Inspection Policy
  • Sample 34: Informal Workplace Safety Inspection
  • Sample 35: Formal Workplace Safety Inspection
  • Sample 36: Workplace Investigation Policy
  • Sample 37: Workplace Incident/Accident Investigation Report
  • Sample 38: Follow Up Form for Investigation Recommendations
  • Sample 39: Emergency Response Policy
  • Sample 40: Emergency Evacuation Procedures
  • Sample 41: Emergency Phone Numbers Checklist
  • Sample 42: Emergency Response Plan
  • Sample 43: Emergency Response Sketch
  • Sample 44: Environmental Policy
  • Sample 45: Violence Policy Creation Checklist
  • Sample 46: Violence Prevention Policy
  • Sample 47: Violence/Harassment: Risk Assessment Checklist
  • Sample 48: Safe Driving Policy
  • Sample 49: Safe Driving Work Procedure - General
  • Sample 50: Safe Driving - Winter
  • Sample 51: Light Road Vehicle Details, Maintenance and Repair Record
  • Sample 52: Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist
  • Sample 53: Records and Statistics Policy
  • Sample 54: Records to be Maintained
  • Sample 55: Annual Summary of Numbers/Types of Injuries
  • Sample 56: Annual Summary of Safety Activities