Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is [...]
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is the common term for a painful elbow [...]
Tendon Disorders
What are tendons? Tendons are rope-like bundles or bands of [...]
Telework/Remote Work/Working From Home
What is telework, telecommuting, or working from home? It is [...]
Skin Cancer and Sunlight Canada
Does sunlight cause skin cancer? There is evidence that sunlight [...]
Silicosis
What is silicosis? Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused [...]
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Canada
What is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)? Severe Acute Respiratory [...]
Selecting and Hiring an OH&S Consultant Canada
Why use a consultant or a consulting firm? If you [...]
Scent-Free Policy for the Workplace
What is meant by scent-free? When we talk about scents, [...]
Sarcoidosis
What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an immune system disorder that [...]
Sanitation and Infection Control for Cleaning Staff
What situations does this document cover? This document covers cleaning [...]
Risk Assessment
What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term [...]
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
What is Raynaud's phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon, sometimes called Raynaud's syndrome [...]
Shiftwork – Crossword
Make sure your team knows how important shiftwork safety is! [...]
Rabies
What is rabies and what causes it? Rabies is an [...]
Q Fever
What is Q fever and what causes it? Q fever [...]
Psittacosis
What is psittacosis? Psittacosis is an infectious disease in humans [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is PTSD? According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, [...]
Pandemic Influenza (Flu)
What is a pandemic? Merriam-Webster's on-line dictionary defines a pandemic [...]
Osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, also known as osteoarthrosis or degenerative [...]
Opioids in the Workplace
What are opioids? Opioids are a group of drugs that [...]
Occupations or Occupational Groups Associated with Carcinogen Exposures
What are examples of occupational exposures that have been associated [...]
Occupational Cancer Canada
What is a carcinogen? A carcinogen is a substance, mixture [...]
Needlestick and Sharps Injuries
What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by [...]
Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
What is Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious [...]
