Guide to Writing an OHS Policy Statement
Why should I have an occupational health and safety (OHS) [...]
Good Hygiene Practices – Reducing the Spread of Infections and Viruses
What can I do to reduce the spread of "germs"? [...]
Ganglion Cyst
What is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst is a [...]
Flood Clean-up
Why is it important to clean up after an area [...]
First Aid – Using an Epinephrine Auto-injector
What is an epinephrine auto-injector? During an allergic reaction, the [...]
First Aid – General
What is first aid? First aid is emergency care given [...]
First Aid – Administering Naloxone (Naloxone Hydrochloride)
What is naloxone hydrochloride? Naloxone hydrochloride (naloxone) is a drug [...]
Fire Protection
What is a fire safety plan? A fire safety plan [...]
Farmer’s Lung
What is Farmer's Lung? Farmer's Lung is an allergic disease [...]
Fall Protection – Toeboards
What are toeboards? Toeboards are protective barriers that are placed [...]
Fall Protection – Safety Net Systems
When should a safety net be used ? Safety nets [...]
Fall Protection – Guardrails
What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or "fixed") system [...]
Fall Protection – Fall Protection Plan (General)
Why is fall protection planning important? Falls are common causes [...]
Fall Protection – Canadian Legislation
When is fall protection required? Most jurisdictions require the use [...]
Fall Protection – Canadian Legislation for Training Requirements
What are the requirements for fall protection training? All jurisdictions [...]
Fall Protection – Canadian Legislation for Anchor Strength
What does legislation state regarding anchor strength? Employers are required [...]
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
What is an EAP? An EAP, or employee assistance program, [...]
Emergency Planning
Why have an emergency plan? A definite plan to deal [...]
Effective Workplace Inspections
Why are workplace inspections important? Workplace inspections help prevent incidents, [...]
Ebola
What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is caused by [...]
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What is Dupuytren's contracture? Dupuytren's contracture is a hand disorder [...]
Diabetes in the Workplace
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition where people [...]
Dermatitis, Irritant Contact
What is occupational irritant contact dermatitis? Dermatitis is a localized [...]
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
What is occupational contact dermatitis? Occupational contact dermatitis is a [...]
De Quervain’s Disease
What is De Quervain's disease? De Quervain's disease is a [...]
