Links to health & safety resources and important sources of information. Heavy Equipment This information page contains resources to help you identify some of the dangers of working with heavy vehicles or equipment, and provides links to resources that can help protect you and your co-workers.   Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) The MSD Prevention Guideline and Resource Manual are now available to help every workplace in Ontario recognize, assess and control hazards that could lead to painful and costly MSDs.   Return to Work Regulation There is a new regulation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act concerning return to work and re-employment for the construction industry. This page contains some resources to help you comply with the new reg.   Getting Started 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.   Fall Protection 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.   Asbestos 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.   Heat Stress 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.   Health & Safety Policy and Program 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.   Construction Health & Safety Manual New editions of the construction health & safety manual (M029) and construction multi-trades health & safety manual (M033) are available to order or download from our health & safety manual page.   Safety Talks (V005) 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.