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
Related Articles
...from the Health & Safety Report
Shun the Sun to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
April 2010
Dust Busters, Combustibles and Explosions
January 2010
Safety Not Suspended on Platforms
January 2010
Avoid the pain of driving (ergonomics)
November 2009
Lead in the Workplace
September 2009
Domestic Violence - A Workplace Issue
September 2009
Don't Lose the Load: Forklift Safety
May 2009
Radon On the Radar
January 2009
Cyberbullying
December 2008
Tiny, "Barely There" Particles Could Pose Big Health Risks (nanoparticles)
October 2008
Listen Up About Workplace Noise - And How It Can Affect Your Health
August 2008
Fallen Power Lines Can Deliver Deadly Jolt
July 2008
Going Solo At Work Can Be Risky Busines
April 2008
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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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