Silica in the Workplace
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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Occupational Hygiene
Explore occupational hygiene resources that will help you prevent incidents from threatening the safety of your workers and your business.
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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
Required steps to control exposure of workers to toxic substances, including conducting an assessment.
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Designated substances: how changes to regulations will affect you
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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Protecting Against Respiratory Hazards
Practical guidance for your workplace respiratory protection program.
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Integrating occupational hygiene into your H&S program: a success story
WSPS 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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Chemical Handling 1 Understand Your Chemical Handling Risks
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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WSPS Safety Snippets - Control Workplace Chemical Hazards
Tips to control workplace chemical hazards.
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Safety Tips: How can employers test their workplace’s indoor air quality?
You’re concerned about air quality in your workplace – but how do you ensure your system is working properly? Watch this video to find out more information.
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Safety Tips: How can an employer tell if a workplace has poor indoor air quality?
Air quality is important not only for your workers' comfort, but also their health. Have you examined the indoor air system in your business recently? Watch this video for information.
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Safety Tips: When it comes to workplace ventilation, what filters are recommended?
Have you considered what filters are used in your workplace ventilation system? Watch this video to find out what types are recommended for better air quality.
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Safety Tips: What can employers do to ensure ventilation in the workplace is effective?
Air quality is a crucial factor in keeping your workplace healthy, safe and comfortable. Watch this video for tips on ensuring your business’ ventilation is effective.
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Can your respirator program accommodate hipster beards and other physical changes?
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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Job Aid - Airborne Dust and Particulates
Identifies airborne contaminants that can occur in gaseous form or solid particulates and existing controls for these hazards.
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What Can Happen to Your Lungs and How to Protect Them
Materials, hazards and risks that expose workers to injuries - poster.
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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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Is your work environment making your employees sick? How to reduce the risk of Occupational Cancer
Do you know what chemicals may be in the air around you at work? Or absorbed into your skin? If you don’t, you should find out. And learn how to protect people in your workplace.
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What are some driving tips for inclement weather?
Weather can change at any time when you're on the road. Watch this video to get prepared for inclement weather while driving.
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What are the considerations for working outdoors in the winter?
Does your workplace involve outdoor work in the winter? Watch this video to find out what you can do to keep workers safe.
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What legislation applies to workplace temperature that employers should be aware of?
The temperature has a big impact on employee comfort on the job. Watch this video to find out what the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) says when it comes to workplace temperature in Ontario.
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What can employers do to protect workers from cold stress?
Cold stress can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Watch this video for tips to protect workers from cold stress.
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