Occupational Hygiene
Cancers, severe allergic reactions, nervous system impairment and noise-induced hearing loss are just some of the diseases that impact the lives of many Ontario workers and their families each year.
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Cancers, severe allergic reactions, nervous system impairment and noise-induced hearing loss are just some of the diseases that impact the lives of many Ontario workers and their families each year.
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Canada’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is an important tool for determining when your control measures should kick in. Download this infographic to learn more about the 4 risk categories.
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Choosing the right pair of sunglasses isn’t just about looking good. Find out how the sun can damage our eyes and what to do about it.
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Masks alone won’t protect all at-risk employees from the alarming health effects linked to wildfire smoke. Find out what else you can do.
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From July 4, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the MLITSD is focusing on respiratory protection programs in industrial workplaces. WSPS' Warren Clements explains how to prepare for this inspection blitz.
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Get startedThe Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division has released an Outdoor Air Quality Concerns Q&A in light of the severe wildfire season
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Required steps to control exposure of workers to toxic substances, including conducting an assessment.
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The purpose of this guide is to provide general information about silica to employees, members of joint health and safety committees, supervisors, and managers.
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If you have designated substances in your workplace, you need to know that Ontario has made changes to O. Reg. 490/09 - Designated Substances, including a new medical surveillance code.
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Practical guidance for your workplace respiratory protection program.
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Need help addressing occupational hygiene in your workplace?
Get startedWSPS offers technical consulting services in occupational hygiene and four other essential areas: ergonomics, safeguarding, warehouse safety, and preparing health and safety manuals.
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First in a four part series on how to manage chemical hazards in the workplace to control exposure and prevent injuries.
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To work effectively, most respirators require an airtight seal between the respirator and the user's face and/or neck. Facial hair could interfere with the seal, drawing contaminated air into lungs...
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Identifies airborne contaminants that can occur in gaseous form or solid particulates and existing controls for these hazards.
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Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injuries - poster.
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Looking for more information on respirators in the workplace? This short video will tell you where to find info on respirator legislation and its selection, use, and care. For more information visit
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Find out what a respiratory protection program includes in this short safety tip video. For more information visit https://www.wsps.ca/resource-hub/occupational-hygiene Don’t miss out on our other g
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Determining if you should use respirators in the workplace may seem daunting. Watch this short video to find out what questions you should ask before choosing what kind of respirator is best.
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Are you considering using respirators in the workplace to keep employees safe? Learn how to determine if respirators are the best way to protect workers from airborne chemicals or biological agents.
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