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	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, checklists, and forms that you can modify to suit your health & safety needs. >> more

	Health & safety guide for project managers
	Because project managers represent management on the project, they are not exempt from responsibilities or liability for health and safety. This guide helps project managers play a clear and proactive role in injury and illness prevention. Includes a checklist. >> more


Safety talk of the week
Take five minutes to save a life! A weekly safety talk shows your commitment to health & safety. This week: Suspended Access Equipment – Fall Protection Visit the Safety talks page for more topics.
NAOSH Week May 4-10, 2008
May 4th to10th, 2008 is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The NAOSH slogan is Safety & Health: A Commitment for Life. The current theme is: Start Today! Live it Every Day! >> more
Occupational Health Risks: Boilermakers
This four-page booklet contains occupational disease prevention information specifically for the Boilermaker Trade. It includes a diagnostic toolkit for physicians and primary health care providers.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
According to the WSIB, MSDs represent over 40 per cent of all lost-time compensation claims in Ontario. Visit the msd page for more info and helpful resources.
Posters - housekeeping and fall protection
Download these safety posters and post them at your worksite. Also available in Autumn 2007 edition of Construction Safety. Roofing - Fall Protection Housekeeping
Mandatory certification for type-3 asbestos operations
As of November 1, 2007, workers and supervisors are required to be certified to do Type-3 asbestos abatement work or to supervise the work. Visit the Asbestos page for more info on Asbestos Abatement certification programs.
Fall protection resources
The Ministry of Labour targeted fall hazards during the month of March. Visit CSAO's fall protection page for resources to help you prevent fall accidents and fatalities.

alerts/guidelines

» Car Top Maintenance Stations for Elevators
» Ice Strength and Snowmobile Trail Groomers: MOL Notice
» Manual Motor Controllers for HVAC/R
» Hazard Alerts
» Pace & Pilot Vehicle Operators Guidelines
» Safe Drinking Water Guidelines
» Traffic Protection Plan – Guidelines
» Traffic Protection Plan – Checklist

resources

» 2008 Training Schedule
» Safety Bulletins
» Safety Talks
» Health and Safety Reps Guide (W002)
» Project Managers Guide (W003)
» Traffic Control Planning Sheet
» MOL Fines Schedule
» Confined Spaces Update (M029)
» Diving Notification
» Accreditation
» Flash Cards
» Gold Seal Certification
» Injury Statistics
» Occupational Health - Pipe Trades
» Occupational Health - Millwrights
» prevent-it.ca
» Training Requirements Chart

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