Motor Vehicle Incidents
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of workers' injuries and fatalities in Ontario.
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Motor Vehicles
View our resources below to access reasonable precautions to protect workers, as well as information and instruction to help keep them safe.
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Farm Safety: Rural Road Safety
Traffic accidents can occur in an instant. Recognize some of the challenges faced by both slow moving vehicle operators and other road users and learn how both can better share the road safely with ot
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Farm Safety: Preventing Tractor Rollovers
Tractors are an essential piece of equipment in helping farmers get their work done, but they can be very dangerous if not used safely. Watch this video to learn how rollovers happen and how to apply
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Case Study - Pedestrian
A company has heard rumours that a number of people have had close calls with forklifts. Most of these rumours have centered on workers who are coming and going from the breakroom and washroom...
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Visibility Hazards Checklist
Common problems and solutions to reduce visibility hazards and increase the ability for operators to see workers.
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Safety Check: Working Around Traffic
Working around traffic tips for workers.
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Safety Check: Motor Vehicle Safety
Motor vehicle safety tips for workers.
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Job Aid - Motor Vehicles
Learn to recognize and control road hazards while driving.
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Job Aid - Hybrid Vehicle Batteries
There are many different hazards that can occur working with hybrid vehicle batteries. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
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Motor Vehicle Incidents
Our two-part prevention plan lists the risks related to vehicles and people, and outlines eight steps to prevent injury - and worse.
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Battery Safety
Lead-acid batteries can produce explosive mixtures of hydrogen and oxygen gases when they are being charged.
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Distracted driving is illegal
It’s easy to stay focused on the road if you are prepared. These tips can help keep your eyes on the road.
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We Do Not Text: Driving Distracted Poster
We Do Not Text: Driving Distracted Poster
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8 tips for managing external traffic
A mix of trucks, mobile equipment, pedestrians, and other potential hazards in your yard can spell disaster in the form of collisions between vehicles or vehicles and pedestrians.
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Coca-Cola safety initiative boosts warehouse performance
In 2016, Coca-Cola Canada launched an initiative to assess and improve pedestrian safety at its largest manufacturing warehouse and distribution centre in Canada.
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Stop Think Act | Lawnmower
Stop Think Act: Lawnmower. Stop Think Act videos help you recognize and protect yourself from farm hazards.
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Stop Think Act | ATV
Stop Think Act videos help you recognize and protect yourself from farm hazards.
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Road safety: winter edition
Motor vehicle collisions on Ontario roads are the greatest single cause of worker fatalities.
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A 3-step approach to safely driving farm equipment on the road
If you're driving slow-moving farm equipment, defensive driving also means making sure other drivers see you.
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Material handling blitz #2: 6 steps to implement a traffic management plan
Traffic management plans are a priority for Ministry of Labour inspectors visiting workplaces during the current material handling blitz.
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