Resource Downloads
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Inappropriate use of bagel slicers can lead to serious hazards. Learn more.
565 KB PDF

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Serious hazards can arise when utilizing a balancer. Learn more with our Job Aid.
686 KB PDF

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Biohazard awareness in the retail sector.
459 KB PDF

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Complacency when using box cutters can lead to serious cuts. Use our Job Aid to build your awareness.
532 KB PDF

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Use our Job Aid to help navigate the new cannabis legislation in the workplace.
109 KB PDF

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Car wash detailing can result in a number of different hazards. Use our Job Aid to raise your awareness.
635 KB PDF

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Get hazard awareness information relating to chemical burns in the workplace.
616 KB PDF

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"Chemicals are hazardous products, materials, and/or substances used, handled, stored or disposed of in workplaces, learn more."
580 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines.
781 KB PDF

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Conveyor systems can cause a host of hazards, raise your awareness with our Job Aid.
698 KB PDF

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Corporate fleet car washers can pose many hazards. Use our Job Aid to raise your awareness.
717 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to the use of cranes.
791 KB PDF

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Learn about hazards that can arise from cylinders.
691 KB PDF

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Complacency around deep fryers can lead to life-altering injuries and even death. Read more about this hazard.
822 KB PDF

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Use our Job Aid to learn about the hazards posed by diesel generators.
870 KB PDF

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There are many hazards that can arise when using a drill press, learn more.
561 KB PDF

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Learn about the hazards that arise from the use of ovens and dryers in the commercial production of food products.
668 KB PDF

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Electrical panels and sources can cause shocks and arc flashes, get tips, use our Job Aid to raise your awareness.
731 KB PDF

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Use our Job Aid to learn about hazards posed by emissions.
717 KB PDF

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Flat-top grills or griddles are a common piece of equipment in a most professional kitchens. They can also pose serious hazards. Learn more with our Job Aid.
612 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information for forklift operation.
726 KB PDF

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Garbage compactors can pose many hazards. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
537 KB PDF

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Learn to recognize and control road hazards while driving golf carts.
466 KB PDF

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Working with handheld pallet trucks and pump trucks can be hazardous. Raise your awareness with our Job Aid.
115 KB PDF

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There are many different hazards that can occur working with hybrid vehicle batteries. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
577 KB PDF

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Hydraulic presses can pose a host of hazards. Use our Job Aid to raise your awareness.
696 KB PDF

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Use our Job Aid to learn about hazards posed from work with industrial lasers.
676 KB PDF

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There are many hazards that can arise when using janitorial cleaning carts, learn more.
830 KB PDF

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A useful job aid to assist in building awareness regarding ergonomic hazards related to working with kegs.
151 KB PDF

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This Job Aid will help you become more aware of the hazards associated with using knives in the workplace.
500 KB PDF

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Lab equipment hazard awareness information.
649 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to the use of ladders in the workplace.
181 KB PDF

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Lasers can pose a variety of hazards. Use our job aid to learn more.
540 KB PDF

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A useful Job aid to assist to build awareness of lathe related hazards.
634 KB PDF

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Many injuries are caused by improper use of lawn mowers, use our Job Aid to build your awareness.
483 KB PDF

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There are many hazards that can arise when using a compression press. Read our Job Aid to learn more.
441 KB PDF

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MSD hazard awareness information for manual material handling.
133 KB PDF

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Meat band saws can pose significant hazards while workers are portioning meat and other products. Learn more with our Job Aid.
657 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to the use of mobile ladder platforms.
917 KB PDF

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Molten aluminum furnaces can be hazardous. Learn more with our Job Aid.
820 KB PDF

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Molten metal die casting can pose a variety hazards. Use our job aid to learn more.
593 KB PDF

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Learn to recognize and control road hazards while driving.
604 KB PDF

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Identifies health hazards faced by nail technicians and existing controls for these hazards.
135 KB PDF

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A parts washer can pose a variety hazards. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
913 KB PDF

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Pressure vessels can be hazardous. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
662 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information regarding the use of reach trucks/order pickers.
860 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information for work involving robots.
796 KB PDF

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This Job Aid will help you become more aware of the hazards associated with servicing landfill compactors.
820 KB PDF

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Silos, vessels, pits and tanks can pose a confined space hazard. Learn more through this job aid.
664 KB PDF

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Improper use and malfunctions of skidwrappers can result in hazards. Learn more.
761 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to automatic and manual slicers commonly used in commercial kitchens.
629 KB PDF

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Working with snow blowers can be hazardous. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
138 KB PDF

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A useful Job Aid to assist in building awareness of steamer related hazards.
482 KB PDF

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Tire Shredders break up scrap tires for recycling and repurposing. Tires require large forces and sharp blades to shred them.
473 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information regarding the use of tomato tamers.
638 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to the transmission repair.
716 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information relating to the use of uploader conveyors.
849 KB PDF

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Improper use of vacuum cleaners can lead to hazards. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
803 KB PDF

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Hazard awareness information for the use of vehicle lifting devices.
1000 KB PDF

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Get hazard awareness information for work with vertical balers.
590 KB PDF

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There are many hazards that can arise when working with walk-in freezers. Learn more with our Job Aid.
567 KB PDF

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Pedestrians exposed to traffic hazards are at risk of collisions with cars, lift trucks or other types of vehicles. These collisions often result in critical injuries, including fatalities.
469 KB PDF

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Working at heights includes any work where a worker is exposed to a potential fall of three meters or more. Learn more about this hazard.
795 KB PDF

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Working in hot environments can be a hazard and potential health risk.
492 KB PDF

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Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) is built on the principle that workers and employers must work together to identify and resolve health and safety problems in the workplace. To meet this goal, joint health and safety committees are required by law in many Ontario workplaces. This download provides answers to commonly asked questions about joint health and safety committees.
226 KB PDF

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This guideline explains the types of ladders that you might have in your workplace and their proper use.
168 KB PDF

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The biggest hazard in working with these large machines is their physical size. Large bales of hay or straw can weigh from 225 kg to 1300 kg, and these can create additional risks.
108 KB PDF

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Tips for becoming an authentic leader and 12 daily leadership behaviours - poster.
1011 KB PDF

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Poste de travail, environement de travail, habitudes de travail saines.
127 KB PDF

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There are many hazards associated with loading docks. This guideline outlines these hazards and offers some safe work guidelines to eliminate or minimalize the risk.
278 KB PDF

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Lockout means to physically neutralize all energies in a piece of equipment before beginning any maintenance or repair work.
152 KB PDF

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Equipment is unforgiving and incidents happen quickly: Moving parts and hazardous energy can change lives in an instant. Six per cent of lost-time injuries in Ontario involve machinery. Our two-part prevention plan outlines five risks to look for, and nine steps to take to ensure your workers' safety.
150 KB PDF

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There are numerous potential hazards around machinery and equipment, such as cutting edges, gears, chains, revolving shafts, rotating blades and levers.
1300 KB PDF

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Most workplaces have a manual materials handling operation. Each handling task poses unique demands on the worker. These tasks can be performed safely and easily by implementing and upholding proper policies and procedures.
145 KB PDF

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Tragically, more than 500,000 Canadians will miss work this week due to mental health problems, making this condition the #1 cause of disability claims in the country. Employers and supervisors play an important role in helping workers feel safe enough to talk about it.
90 KB PDF

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Mental Health in the workplace
1100 KB PDF

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Examples of controls to eliminate and/or reduce risk associated with manual materials handling on mobile ladder stands or mobile ladder platforms.
141 KB PDF

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A useful template to manage workers who require a modified duty plan on their return to work. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
116 KB PDF

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Motor vehicle incidents cost us all: A collision can be merciless. Motor vehicle incidents on Ontario roads result in more than 30% of all worker fatalities. Our two-part prevention plan lists the risks related to vehicles and people, and outlines eight steps to prevent injury - and worse.
177 KB PDF

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A checklist to assess the ergonomic risks of each job task.
317 KB PDF

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This document will help you determine if there is a high risk of injury once the potential risk of a musculoskeletal disorder has been identified.
483 KB PDF

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Want to get ready for the Healthy Workers in Healthy Workplaces initiative? You’ll love our free, downloadable safety tool kit. It includes links to resources, training and a recorded webinar on what the inspections will focus on and how you can prepare. The webinar is presented by WSPS and the MOL.
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Small and medium-sized companies struggle to find best practices that can reduce sprains and strains in the workplace. What's the business case for prevention? What does the law say? Discover the two basic steps you need to take to manage this top hazard in your organization, and click on links to additional resources specifically relevant to you.
120 KB PDF

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Access free resources on keeping new and young workers safe in your workplace, including a free tool kit, information on orientation and training, an infographic poster and more.
204 KB PDF

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How does the MOL define "new worker"? What are the different roles for employers, supervisors and workers? What should you tell vs. show new workers, what is the best way to communicate, what should you watch for? All this and more - including a detailed checklist you can personalize for your organization - in this four-page guide.
204 KB PDF

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Non-motorized Material Handling Equipment, Self-Assessment Form
204 KB PDF

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A template for creating a notice of accident which must be submitted to the MOL within 48 hours of critical injury/fatality. Employers are encouraged to use, reproduce, or customize this document / template to meet their health and safety requirements.
78 KB PDF

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A fillable PDF checklist that can be used to assess the office workstation for any potential ergonomic issues.
235 KB PDF

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This document outlines how workstation layout, lighting and task design can affect the physical and visual demands on people who work with computers.
585 KB PDF

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Orientation and general training information including, who needs training, when and what it should cover.
112 KB PDF

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Effective tool to assess readiness for pandemic response and business continuity.
127 KB PDF

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This checklist is intended as a self-assessment tool to assist you in ramping back up to regular business operations. While it is a high level guide, you may have unique requirements based on your type of business.
401 KB PDF

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This checklist provides guidance for businesses preparing their facilities for a return to regular business operation.
134 KB PDF

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In general, there are many types of jobs or tasks that require PPE to protect workers from harm. Always wear the appropriate PPE for the hazards that may be encountered in the job or that is required by your employer, or by legislation.
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A physical demands analysis (PDA) is a systematic procedure to quantify and evaluate the physical, cognitive, and environmental demands of the essential and non-essential tasks of a job.
See "Physical Demands Analysis Instruction" for assistance to complete this form.
731 KB pdf

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This is an instruction to help you with completing the "Physical Demands Analysis (Fillable Form)".
733 KB pdf

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This short checklist provides a useful tool for businesses that remained open and operated as usual through the pandemic closure. It provides a self-assessment tool to help identify gaps, risks and approaches to help your business stay safe.
119 KB PDF

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Le présent document d’orientation est un outil d’auto-évaluation destiné aux entreprises poursuivant leurs activités pendant la pandémie et il comprend des liens vers des ressources fiables et de précieux renseignements pour vous aider là où vous avez déterminé avoir des lacunes.
129 KB PDF

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This short checklist provides guidance for businesses returning from shutdown during the pandemic closure. It provides a self-assessment tool to help identify gaps, risks and approaches to help your business stay safe and resume safe operations.
130 KB PDF

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Le présent document d’orientation est un outil d’auto-évaluation destiné aux entreprises qui reprennent leurs activités après les avoir interrompues et il comprend des liens vers des ressources fiables et de précieux renseignements pour vous aider là où vous avez déterminé avoir des lacunes.
134 KB PDF