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Hazardous materials in the workplace may cause disease
in the body at four main sites:
- where they enter the body-entry routes such as the
lungs, skin, and intestines
- in the blood that carries the hazardous materials
throughout the body
- in the central nervous system
- in the organs which have the ability to remove toxic
agents from the body:
i.e., the liver, kidneys, and bladder (exit routes).
This section briefly describes four routes of entry-
inhalation, absorption, ingestion, and injection-and some
of the workplace hazards and diseases commonly
associated with them.
Training Courses
See also: Asbestos and Confined Space training courses.
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Construction Health and Safety Manual (M029)
Our most comprehensive guide for health and safety information, covering all aspects of construction work. This is a must-have for every worker.
See individual chapters from the Construction Health and Safety Manual listed below. |
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Safety Talks Manual (V005)
Covers a wide variety of safety topics for the construction industry and helps reinforce accident prevention on the job.
See individual safety talks listed below dealing with excavator handsignals and trenching. |
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Asbestos Controls for Construction, Renovation, and Demolition (DS037)
The handbook for dealing safely with asbestos. Includes a pull-out asbestos chart and a respirator chart. Complies with the new Asbestos Regulation 278/05. |
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Construction Safety Magazine – Winter 2007/8 (B040)
This issue of Construction Safety magazine describes the most common occupational health and disease hazards and how to control them. |
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Heat Stress Prevention Guide (W110)
This guide can help you put together a heat stress prevention plan that would allow workers to regulate their own pace of work, rest breaks, and fluid intake in hot conditions. Also includes a chart outlining first aid response for heat illness. |
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Occupational Health Risks
This four-page booklet with prevention information for workers and a diagnostic toolkit for physicians and primary health providers is available for several construction trades, including: Acoustic/Drywall Trades, Boilermakers, Electrical Workers, Elevator/Escalator Trades, Masonry Trades, Millwrights, Pipe Trades, Rodworkers, Roofers, and Sheet Metal Workers. |
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Owner's Duties: Designated Substances on Construction Projects (W130)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that a project owner identify designated substances on the project and provide a list to prospective constructors as part of the tendering information. This guide provides info on preparing the owner's report and includes a report form. 5 pages. |
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Mould Remediation Chart Poster (P104)
Depending on the type of material and the extent of contamination, the Mould Remediation Chart helps determine what actions, clean-up methods, personal protective equipment (PPE) and containment measures should be taken.
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Synthetic Vitreous Fibres (DS036)
Protection and prevention measures for glass wool, mineral wool, and refractory ceramic fibres. Includes carcinogenic classifications and air sampling data. |
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WHMIS in Construction: User's Guide (DS028)
Your comprehensive guide to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Includes explanations of hazard symbols, labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), worker education, etc. |
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WHMIS Symbols Poster (P002)
A poster that explains the warning symbols used on hazardous materials. 17" x 22". |
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Resources
Documents and Magazine Articles
- Noise: An Invisible Enemy (Construction Safety, Autumn 2009)
- Recording Unexpected Exposure (Construction Safety, Autumn 2009)
- 11 Things You Can Do To Prevent Occupational Disease (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Disease Statistics: Construction (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Noise (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Respirator Basics (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Asthma (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Welding Fume (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Lead (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
- Skin Problems (Construction Safety, Winter 2007/8)
See also: Asbestos, Confined Space and Heat Stress documents and articles.
Construction Health and Safety Manual (M029)
Safety Talks (V005)
E-learning and Videos
| Basics of Asbestos |
There are many potential health hazards on construction projects and asbestos exposure is one of the most dangerous. Asbestos-related diseases are the #1 work-related cause of death among Ontario construction workers.
In this presentation, you will find out what asbestos is, what the potential health effects of exposure can be, how to identify asbestos in infrastructure, and how to work with it safely. An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge.
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| Basics of Carbon Monoxide Video |
This video outlines the health hazards of exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), typical applications where CO may become a problem and ways to prevent the hazard. A quiz is also included to test your knowledge on carbon monoxide.
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| Basics of Dermatitis |
Occupational dermatitis is damage to the skin caused by exposure to a hazardous substance used in construction. This presentation will explain what dermatitis is, why it is a potential problem in the construction workplace and how you can protect yourself from it. 12:09 min.
You can also download this program to your computer.
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An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge. |
| Basics of Hearing Protection for Workers |
There are many potential health hazards associated with creating infrastructure. Losing your hearing from overexposure to noise is one of them. To protect yourself from hearing loss you need to know the basics of hearing protection.
In this presentation, you will find out about noise control, noise exposure levels, use of hearing protection and good hearing protection practices. An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge. 20:40 min.
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| Basics of Hearing Protection for Employers and H & S Reps |
There are many potential health hazards associated with creating infrastructure. Losing your hearing from overexposure to noise is one of them. To protect yourself from hearing loss you need to know the basics of hearing protection.
In this presentation, you will find out about noise control, noise exposure levels, use of hearing protection and good hearing protection practices. An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge. 21:29 min.
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| Basics of Heat Stress |
Heat stress is the negative effects experienced when the body's core temperature rises beyond normal levels. It can occur wherever construction operations involve physical work in hot environments.
This presentation will explain what heat stress is, why it is a potential problem in the construction workplace and how you can protect yourself from it. An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge. 11:35 min. |
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| Basics of Noise |
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This presentation will explain what noise is, why it is a potential problem in the construction workplace and how you can protect yourself from it. An optional quiz is included to test your knowledge. 11:55 min.
Play the program online through your browser or download it to your computer.
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| Respirator Basics Video |
This video shows you how to choose the right respirator for the job and how to properly fit, clean and store the respirator. This video does not have a quiz.
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| WHMIS Update and Review |
This interactive program helps workers & employers fulfill requirements for the annual WHMIS Update and Review. (The employer must also provide a review of information specific to the jobsite and the actual materials workers will use.) Includes a quiz and card to indicate successful completion.
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