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PPE is designed to protect against safety and/or health
hazards. Hard hats, safety glasses, and safety boots, for
instance, are designed to prevent or reduce the severity of
injury if an accident occurs.
Other PPE, such as hearing and respiratory protection, is
designed to prevent illnesses and unwanted health
effects.
It is important to remember that PPE only provides
protection. It reduces the risk but does not eliminate the
hazard.
Legal Requirements
While common to all trades, PPE varies according to
individual, job, and site conditions.
Legal requirements for personal protective equipment also
vary and the appropriate sections of the construction
regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) under the Occupational Health
and Safety Act should be consulted.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act makes employers
and supervisors responsible for ensuring that required PPE
is worn. This does not mean that the employer must provide
PPE but only ensure that it is provided by someone.
Workers, meanwhile, have a duty under the Act to wear or
use PPE required by the employer. This addresses
situations where the regulations may not require PPE but
the employer has set additional health and safety
standards, such as mandatory eye protection.
The construction regulation broadly
requires that such protective clothing, equipment, or
devices be worn “as are necessary to protect the worker
against the hazards to which the worker may be exposed.”
It also requires that the worker be trained in the use and
care of this equipment.
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Products
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Asbestos Dust Hazard Sticker (S037) |
Caution sticker with the messages: Asbestos Dust Hazard, and Access Restricted to persons wearing protective clothing and respirators. 10 x 7 sticker. |
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Controlling Noise Exposure in Construction (W700) |
Contains a guide for assessing noise exposure and determining the need for hearing protection. Shows you how to make sure that youre wearing earplugs and earmuffs properly. Lists recommendations for employers, supervisors and workers on how to prevent hearing loss. 4 pages. |
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Fall Protection DVD (FD046) |
Use this with IHSA's Basics of Fall Protection kit to deliver training on fall protection fundamentals. Covers legal responsibilities, hazards and controls. Colour. |
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Homebuilding Health and Safety Manual (M063) |
This manual contains everything Homebuilders need to recognize and protect themselves against construction health and safety hazards. 2006 edition.
As of Jan 2007, the pdf version is in colour. |
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IHSA Health and Safety Catalogue (IHSA002) |
The catalogue features a comprehensive list of the products, training, auditing, and consulting services we offer, along with descriptions, images, and prices. Also includes a training registration form and product order form. 2010 edition. |
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New on the Job DVD (FD043) |
Use this in your new worker orientation program. Focuses on personal protective equipment, hazard awareness and responsibilities. Produced in 1997. 10 minutes.
Also available in French (Ask for F043-F). |
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Respirator Selection Guide Poster (P004) |
Please note: This product is currently under review, as it no longer complies with new legislation or recommended practices.
This guide outlines the proper respirator equipment suitable for common construction activities. 17" x 22". |
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Safety Talks Manual (V005) |
The Safety Talks manual covers a wide variety of safety topics for the construction industry. By presenting the information in a concise and easily digestible format, you can prevent an injury or save a life in just 5 minutes. Revised May, 2008. |
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Sight on Site DVD (FD032) |
This award-winning DVD motivates workers to wear eye protection on the job. Features fast-paced action shots. Dust rises and sparks fly but the job gets done safely. 4 minutes. Colour. |
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Tie Off It's the Law Poster (IHSA004) |
This double-sided poster reminds workers to tie off on construction sites. One side features a low-rise residential site and the other side a high-rise residential site. 17" x 22". Colour. |
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Training Requirements Chart (W001) |
Constructors and employers are required to provide worker training. This chart compiles all the training requirements for each type of construction work. Revised, April 2012. 8 pages. Colour. |
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Resources
Documents and Magazine Articles
Safety Talks (V005)
E-learning and Videos
| 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 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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