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Links to health & safety resources and important sources of information.
 Describes the four routes of entry- inhalation, absorption, ingestion, and injection-and some of the workplace hazards and diseases commonly associated with them.
 Defines what a confined space is and outlines the possible physical and atmospheric hazards that could be encountered. Provides links to legislation, guidelines, training, products and resources on confined space hazards.
 Defines electrical hazards and injuries. Contains info on electric shock and arc flash. Provides links to legislation, guidelines, training, products and resources that can help protect you and your co-workers.
 Falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents in the
Ontario construction industry. This section contains information about fall protection training, and ways to prevent fall accidents and fatalities.
 When injuries and illness occur in the workplace, it is important for the employer and injured worker to minimize the human and financial impacts by focusing on getting the worker back to safe and productive work as soon as medically possible.
 The heat stress page contains resources to help you recognize, control and assess the risk of heat stress on the job. Includes: heat stress awareness guide, tool, posters, links and frequently asked questions.
 Whether you're developing a new health & safety policy and program or updating your current one, we have resources to assist you. CSAO has provided a variety of sample templates that you can modify to suit your health & safety needs.
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect against safety and/or health hazards. It includes hard hats, safety glasses, and safety boots.
 Explains the difference between a trench and an excavation and lists some of the hazards that can be encountered and precautions that must be taken. Provides links to legislation, training, products and resources.
 Info to help you identify some of the dangers of working with heavy vehicles or equipment. Provides links to resources on heavy equipment, traffic control and backing up to help protect you and your co-workers.
 Info to help you avoid painful and costly MSDs. FAQs about MSDs and links to helpful resources, including: prevention guideline, resource manual, research and stats, and online back care video.
 This section will provide you with the resources you need to "get started" on the path to health and safety. Includes products to help you design a health and safety program and material employers are required by law to have on site.
 Outlines the major changes to new Asbestos Regulation 278/05. Includes links to the Asbestos Handbook (DS037), Asbestos Chart, Respirator Chart, and old and new versions of the asbestos legislation.
 Take five minutes to save a life! Safety talks can help workers recognize and control hazards on a site. Over 70 topics are available. Show your commitment to health and safety by giving a safety talk every week.
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