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CERTIFICATION
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Determining
Significant Hazards at Work, A Guide for Employers and JHSCs (617 KB)
This resource guide reviews the legal requirement of Certification Training
Part Two, plus leads you through the hazard identification and assessment
process using IAPA's Workplace Hazard Assessment Form. It also helps you
to determine significant hazards and identify training needs; directs
you to next steps after you complete your assessment; and includes various
forms and resources.
Publication Date: March 2006
Health and
Safety Action Plan Form (948 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Since each workplace is unique, no training program can provide information on workplace-specific hazard controls. That is why JHSC members must create an action plan to identify, assess and control the significant hazards in consultation with the employer. Use this form to help you formulate your action plan.
Publication date: October 2007
Machinery/Equipment
Inventory Form (528 KB)
This form can now be used electronically to identify incident information, cause analysis, controls, costs and action plans.
Publication date: October 2007
WHMIS Inventory Form (781 KB)
The WHMIS inventory form can be used in your workplace to identify controlled products
and assist with the development of workplace specific WHMIS training programs.
Publication Date: July 2007
Workplace
Hazard Assessment Form (98 KB)
A workplace hazard assessment is conducted by examining the workplace
and other sources of information for hazards that may affect a workers
health and safety. This form can help you conduct effective hazard assessments.
Publication Date: February 2006
FORMS
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Health and Safety Action Plan Form (948 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Since each workplace is unique, no training program can provide information on workplace-specific hazard controls. That is why JHSC members must create an action plan to identify, assess and control the significant hazards in consultation with the employer. Use this form to help you formulate your action plan.
Publication date: October 2007
Injury
Analysis Report (1,495 KB) & IAPA Injury Analysis Report Example (698 KB PDF)
Use this fully-revised, electronic form to help you identify trends, pinpoint problem
areas and target areas of your health and safety program that need improving.
Publication Date: May 2008
Investigation
Report Form (871 KB)
Use this fillable form to identify incident information, cause analysis, controls, costs and action plans.
Publication Date: June 2009
Machinery/Equipment Inventory Form (528 KB)
This form can now be used electronically to identify incident information, cause analysis, controls, costs and action plans.
Publication date: October 2007
Meeting Agenda Form (151 KB)
Use this form to help you build your agenda for your JHSC meetings.
Publication Date: June 2006
Meeting Minutes Recording Form (141 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Use it to record minutes from your JHSC meetings.
Publication Date: November 2007
Notice
Board Sheet (497 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Use it to post the names and work locations of your JHSC members.
Publication date: October 2007
Notice of Recommendations Form (490 KB)
This form can now be used electronically to post JHSC recommendations and communicate results to employees.
Publication date: October 2007
Physical Demands Analysis (1,398 KB)
A physical demands analysis (PDA) is a systematic procedure to quantify and evaluate the physical, cognitive and environmental demands of the essential and non-essential tasks of a job.
Publication date: October 2009
WHMIS Inventory Form (781 KB)
The WHMIS inventory form can be used in your workplace to identify controlled products and assist with the development of workplace specific WHMIS training programs.
Publication Date: July 2007
WHMIS Training Requirements (82 KB)
This FastFacts document is designed to help your company assess and respond to its WHMIS training needs and, in doing so, comply with the WHMIS training requirements.
Publication Date: May 2007
Workplace
Hazard Assessment Form (98 KB)
A workplace hazard assessment is conducted by examining the workplace
and other sources of information for hazards that may affect a worker's
health and safety. Use this form to help you conduct effective hazard
assessments and record the results.
Publication Date: February 2006
Workplace
Inspection Recording Form (509 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Regular workplace inspections are required by law. Use this form to summarize your findings and recommendations from a workplace inspection. This form is also help for follow-up action.
Publication Date: January 2008
Workplace Violence Hazards Inspection Form (43 KB PDF)
Use this simple checklist to assess the security of your workplace.
Publication Date: January 2007
HAZARD TIP SHEETS
Do you know your legal obligations? Not complying with the law can result
in injuries, illnesses and deaths as well as:
• Compliance and stop work-orders
• Prosecutions
• Fines
• Imprisonment
Are your lifting devices in good condition? (187 KB)
Every year, inadequate inspections and maintenance of lifting devices lead to critical and fatal injuries at work.
Publication Date: February 2005
Chemicals can kill!
(173 KB)
Thousands of chemicals are used in Ontario workplaces everyday. Health
effects can range from mild irritation to death.
Publication Date: October 2006
Driving for Work is a Risky Business (175 KB)
Almost one in three workplace fatalities involve motor vehicles. How does your workplace stack up?
Publication Date: July 2006
Falls cost us all! (139 KB)
Every day, 80 people are injured from falls at work. On average, each injury results in 4 weeks of lost time.*
Publication Date: February 2005
Machines & people can be a deadly mix (179 KB)
One in four workplace deaths involves machines.* Over 7,500 workers are injured using machines every year.
Publication Date: February 2005
Pedestrians &
Mobile Equipment don’t mix! (191 KB)
Each year, almost 900 workers are seriously injured by mobile equipment.
On average, every injury results in 29 lost workdays.*
Publication Date: February 2005
You may be struck by these facts! (148 KB)
Over 7,000 workers are struck and injured by objects every year. Being struck by objects is the second most frequent cause of on-the-job injury.*
Publication Date: February 2005
*Source: WSIB 2000
HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
Fire Safety
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Bonding
and Grounding Illustrations (1,684 KB)
Review this collection of 23 illustrations to help you assess your bonding
and grounding and confirmation systems and determine whether you need
to make improvements.
Publication Date: June 2007
Fire Extinguishers
(224 KB)
This guideline discusses fire extinguishing methods, types of extinguishers
and their proper selection, location, identification, maintenance and
use. It also covers employee training and outlines the legal requirements
for extinguishers in the workplace.
Publication Date: March 2006
Fire Protection
(696 KB)
This guideline provides an overview of a systematic approach to preventing
fires and to minimizing injuries and losses if a fire occurs. It can help
you develop a fire protection program for your workplace or identify areas
in your program that need to be improved.
Publication Date: July 2008
Flammable Liquids Storage
(744 KB)
Improper storage or dispensing of flammable liquids can have disastrous
results. This guideline is designed to help you safely store and dispense
the flammable liquids in your workplace. It will also help you to comply
with the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and Regulations for Industrial
Establishments.
Publication Date: May 2008
Static
Electricity (1,350 KB)
Warning! Static electricity can set off explosions or fires—especially
when flammable liquids are being dispensed. Turn to this guideline for
information on common sources of static electricity at work and practical
control measures.
Publication Date: May 2008
General Working Conditions
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The Directory
- Where to Find Personal Protective Equipment for Women (379 KB)
This directory lists providers of PPE for women. The first section
is an alphabetical listing of manufacturers and suppliers. The second
section lists companies alphabetically under product categories.
Publication Date: March 2006
Heat Stress Awareness Toolkit - Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario
Developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario (OHSCO). This resource contains a guide, assessment tool, and poster to assist in the early identification of heat stress. Included are summaries of causes, symptoms and treatment of heat-related stress, a five-step approach to using the Humidex, and specific actions for managing and controlling heat stress.
Heat Stress Fastfacts (599 KB)
This Fastfacts document explains heat stress and how to control it. It includes a chart of heat related conditions and their signs and symptoms, cause, treatment and prevention.
Publication Date: May 2007
Housekeeping
at Work (721 KB)
Use this handy guideline to help your company set up good housekeeping
practices, including regular housekeeping inspections.
Publication Date: May 2008
Humidex Based Heat Response Plan (55 KB)
The Humidex Based Heat Response Plan, developed by the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario’s (OHSCO) Heat Stress Awareness Committee translates the wet bulb globe temperatures found in the 2007 American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH) Heat Stress TLV® (Threshold Limit Value®) into a Humidex reading.
Publication Date: May 2007
Mould
Remediation Chart (359 KB)
This chart provides a convenient reference to mould remediation procedures
including: actions that should be taken with 24-48 hours, clean-up methods,
appropriate personal protective equipment and the proper containment for
each situation.
Publication Date: July 2006
Moulds – Workplace
Guidelines for Recognition, Assessment & Control (203 KB)
This guideline from the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario
explains: what moulds are, where they are found, why they are of concern,
how they can be prevented, what health effects they may cause, how they
can be identified, how they can be safely removed.
Publication Date: July 2006
Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for Women - Addressing the Need (481 KB)
This document looks at how women have been coping with the lack of adequate
PPE, what they and others have to say about possible improvements, what
is being done, who is responsible for protection, and what motivates manufacturers
and suppliers.
Publication Date: March 2006
Preventing
Slips/Falls and Loss of Balance in Industrial Workplaces (529 KB PDF)
Anyone can fall at work. One in five lost time injuries involve falls.
Eighty people are injured every day by falling at work - that’s
one every twenty minutes.
Publication Date: January 2007
Ventilation
(384 KB)
Ventilation is a primary engineering control available to reduce the concentration
of gases, dusts, vapours, smoke, and fumes in the air.
Publication Date: March 2006
Walking and Working Surfaces
(626 KB)
Slips, trips and falls at work account for thousands of injuries every
year. This guideline will help you assess the condition of the walking
and working surfaces in your workplace and develop effective control measures.
Publication Date: May 2008
Hazard Control Systems.
Lockout (866 KB)
Lockouts are essential to the safe carrying out of maintenance or repair
work. Without a well-defined policy that’s backed by written procedures,
employee training, and consistent enforcement, lockout will not be effective.
To find out how to make your lockout program work, turn to this guideline.
Publication Date: April 2008
Preventive Maintenance
(335 KB)
Preventive maintenance is an essential component of any health and safety
program. However, maintenance activities can pose serious safety, health
and ergonomic hazards to those performing these tasks. This workplace
health and safety guideline explains the hazards of maintenance work and
offers strategies for controlling them.
Publication Date: May 2007
Safety Signs and Colour
at Work (497 KB)
Learn how to effectively use signs and colour in your workplace to help
prevent injuries, illnesses, and other losses. Plus, find out about the
latest CSA and ANSI standards.
Publication Date: May 2007
Work Permits (81 KB)
A work permit system should be used whenever dangerous activities, such
as confined-space work, welding, and other repair or maintenance tasks
are performed. Use this guideline to help you determine when a work permit
is required and how to set up an effective work permit system.
Publication Date: July 2007
Workbook
for Designated Substance Assessments (542 KB)
This workbook will help you to decide if a designated substance regulation
applies to your workplace, where it does, and to help you to prepare a
written assessment. This method can also be applied to the assessment
of other toxic substances used in your workplace and that are not currently
designated. Once an assessment has been completed, you will be better
able to identify the appropriate control methods.
Publication Date: January 2006
Hazard Sources
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Abrasive Grinding Wheels (454 KB)
The risk of serious injury, material damage and other losses when using grinding wheels is high. Turn to this guideline for practical information on how to properly store, handle, mount, use and maintain grinding wheels. Inspection checklist included.
Publication Date: October 2007
Air Powered
Hand Tools (793 KB)
This guideline discusses hazards associated with air powered hand tools,
ergonomic considerations, safe use of tools, training, maintenance and
relevant legislation. A tool inspection checklist is also provided.
Publication Date: May 2008
Asbestos - Frequently Asked Questions (610 KB)
A new regulation respecting asbestos on construction projects and in building and repair operations came into effect on November 1, 2005. This FAQ document will help you understand what some of the changes to the regulation are and how your workplace may be impacted.
Publication Date: July 2008
Beryllium Alert (615 KB)
This alert was issued by IAPA and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in November 2000. Read it to learn what you need to know about this new hazard.
Publication Date: July 2008
Carbon Monoxide in the Workplace (1,626 KB)
The purpose of this guide is to provide basic information about carbon monoxide, its
hazards, detection and control. It will help you determine:
• if a problem with carbon monoxide exists in your workplace
• the extent of the problem
• options for control
Publication Date: May 2008
Ladders
(1,048 KB)
This guideline discusses safe use of both straight ladders and step ladders,
what should be included in a training program, proper maintenance and
relevant legislation. An inspection checklist is also provided.
Publication Date: May 2008
Machine Safety (889 KB)
Every day, workers continue to get injured or killed as a result of hazards
around machinery and equipment in every industry. This guideline discusses
the safety and health hazards of machinery, the means for controlling
machine hazards, safety procedures and practices, lockout, inspections
and emergency preparation. A machine safety checklist is also included.
Publication Date: May 2008
Rolling Scaffolds (901 KB)
If a worker falls from a rolling scaffold, or if the scaffold collapses,
serious injuries can result. This guideline explains the controls and
precautions that should be taken to prevent such injuries. It also provides
a practical inspection checklist.
Publication Date: May 2008
Silica in the Workplace (842 KB)
The purpose of this guide is to provide general information about silica to employees, members of joint health and safety committees, supervisors, and managers. The guide outlines uses and health effects of silica, and provides guidelines for setting up a program to determine and control workplace exposures.
Publication Date: May 2008
Program Development
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First Aid at Work (81 KB)
Learn about your legal responsibilities to provide first aid facilities
and training in the workplace. Find out what your facility must contain,
how often it must be inspected and where to go for training.
Publication Date: May 2007
Glossary of Occupational
Health and Safety Terms (863 KB)
This glossary is designed for joint health and safety committee members,
health and safety representatives and others with workplace health and
safety responsibilities. It provides easy to understand definitions of
common workplace health and safety terms. The glossary does not attempt
to provide strict legal or technical definitions.
Publication Date: May 2007
Health &
Safety Representatives (575 KB)
This FastFacts document provides answers to commonly asked questions about
health & safety representatives including their powers, functions
and duties.
Publication Date: May 2007
How to Conduct Workplace
Inspections (74 KB)
Workplace inspections are required by law in workplaces with six or more
employees. Inspections help you identify health and safety risks so that
they can be controlled before an accident happens. Use this guideline
to help your company develop procedures for effective workplace inspections.
Publication Date: May 2007
Orientation
Training (formerly Induction Training) - (171 KB)
Statistics show that, in the first three months of employment, employees
suffer a disproportionate number of work-related injuries. This underscores
the need for safety and health orientation of new employees.
Publication Date: May 2006
Reporting
Injuries and Illnesses (372 KB)
If an employee at your workplace was injured or became ill on the job,
would your company know to whom these must be reported by law, when, and
in what form?
Publication Date: May 2007
Starting Your Health and Safety Program (360 KB)
Workplace injuries and illnesses can be prevented. The key to achieving safe production is to identify and control all workplace health and safety hazards. This guideline highlights some critical health and safety program activities.
Publication Date: May 2007
Special Working Conditions
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Laboratory Safety (646 KB)
Chemical and biological agents, physical agents, machines and equipment,
and working alone are some of the health and safety hazards found in the
lab. This guideline describes the health and safety effects of these hazards
and provides practical control measures, including worker training.
Publication Date: May 2008
JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
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Determining Significant
Hazards at Work, A Guide for Employers and JHSCs (617 KB)
This resource guide reviews the legal requirement of Certification Training
Part Two, plus leads you through the hazard identification and assessment
process using IAPA's Workplace Hazard Assessment Form. It also helps you
to determine significant hazards and identify training needs; directs
you to next steps after you complete your assessment; and includes various
forms and resources.
Publication Date: March 2006
H&S
Fastfacts: Joint Health and Safety Committees (323 KB)
Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act) is built on the
principle that workers and employers must work together to identify and
resolve health and safety problems in the workplace. To meet this goal,
joint health and safety committees are required by law in many Ontario
workplaces. This Fastfacts provides answers to commonly asked questions
about joint health and safety committees.
Publication Date: October 2007
Meeting
Agenda Form (151 KB)
Use this form to help you build your agenda for your JHSC meetings.
Publication Date: June 2006
Meeting Minutes Recording Form (141 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Use it to record minutes from your JHSC meetings.
Publication Date: November 2007
Notice Board Sheet (497 KB)
This form can now be used electronically. Use it to post the names and work locations of your JHSC members.
Publication date: October 2007
Notice
of Recommendations Form (490 KB)
This form can now be used electronically to post JHSC recommendations and communicate results to employees.
Publication date: October 2007
LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE
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Confined
Space - Frequently Asked Questions (613 KB)
The confined space requirements in the existing Industrial, Construction,
Health
Care and Mining Regulations have changed. The Ministry of Labour has updated
the requirements by amending each of the sector specific regulations.
Publication Date: May 2008
Contractor Safety - Frequently Asked Questions (568 KB)
A person or company that is hired by another employer to perform temporary work is a contractor. The work is specific and carried out for a defined period of time. Your company should have a defined policy for managing contractor safety. This FAQ will help guide you as you develop your policy.
Publication Date: June 2007
Emergency Management Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 56) - Frequently Asked Questions (637 KB)
The Emergency Management Statute Law Amendment Act is now law. All Ontario employers, employees, business owners and organizations may potentially be impacted by the new legislation if an emergency is declared.
Publication Date: May 2008
Legislative Compliance Questionnaire (864 KB PDF)
This questionnaire is based on requirements of complying with basic aspects of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and its related regulations. Use this questionnaire to assess how compliant your workplace is and as a guide to determine where there are gaps in your health and safety program.
Publication Date: June 2008
Online Legislative Compliance Questionnaire - Small Business Centre
SAFETY RULES
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IAPA has developed a comprehensive set of Safety Rules to provide a framework
for ensuring positive standards of behaviour for all staff in your organization.
Safety Rules have been translated into 19 languages:
Publication Date: May 2008
Additional Languages
File sizes are between 100-400 KB for each download below.
Publication Date: March 2006
Tips for Employing Young Workers
Employing Young
Workers - Tips for Employers (65 KB)
Included in this document are ways in which you can lead by setting a
good example for young workers.
Publication Date: April 2007
Employing Young
Workers - Tips for Supervisors (82 KB)
This list, though not comprehensive, outlines information you should cover
with your young workers.
Publication Date: April 2007
Protecting
Yourself - Tips for Young Workers (76 KB)
Don't Say it'll never happen - An average of 42 young workers are injured
or killed on the job every day in Ontario. Workplace accidents can happen
at any job and can cause serious injuries. Just read Candace’s story.
Publication Date: April 2007
Quebec City Protocol
(256 KB)
For the integration of occupational health and safety (OHS) competencies
into vocational and technical education.
Publication Date: October 2003
Your Teen at
Work - Tips for Parents (73 KB)
Most parents don't realize the need to be concerned about health and safety
in the workplace, because they assume their children will be safe at work
or that someone is looking out for them.
Publication Date: April 2007
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WHMIS
WHMIS
– General Information (846 KB)
Confused about what your WHMIS program should include? This
FAQ will help answer your questions.
Publication Date: August 2007
WHMIS Inventory Form (781 KB)
The WHMIS inventory form can be used in your workplace to identify controlled products and assist with the development of workplace specific WHMIS training programs.
Publication Date: July 2007
WHMIS
Training Requirements (82 KB)
This FastFacts document is designed to help you company assess
and respond to its WHMIS training needs and, in doing so,
comply with the WHMIS training requirements.
Publication Date: May 2007
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HEALTHY WORKPLACES, GENERAL
The
Business Case for a Healthy Workplace (1,878 KB)
While there are ethical reasons for creating healthy workplaces, many
employers still look for business reasons to support these moral and ethical
reasons. This report outlines these business reasons.
Publication Date: July 2008
Creating
Healthy Workplaces (722 KB)
This document shows that there are excellent legal and economic reasons
to strive for a healthy workplace, and it doesn’t have to be difficult
or expensive. It does take some awareness, commitment and persistence
on the part of employers and employees, but the outcomes in terms of worker
health, job satisfaction, employee morale, and the company’s productivity
and bottom line, make it well worth the effort for all workplace parties.
Publication Date: March 2006
Does Your Workplace Encourage Healthy Lifestyles? (289 KB)
Use this checklist to determine whether your employer supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle.
Publication Date: October 2007
Healthy
Workplaces: What? Why? How? (283 KB)
How do you define a workplace that is healthy in the broadest sense? This
short article defines what it is, why you should want to create one, and
some starting points on how to do that.
Publication Date: October 2007
Psychosocial
Risk Management: What Every Business Manager Should Know (292 KB)
This short article explains what a "psychosocial" workplace
risk is, how it can affect worker health and safety, and how you can reduce
these risks in your workplace.
Publication Date: October 2007
Steps to Creating a Healthy Workplace (289 KB)
IAPA recommends following these seven steps adapted from Health Canada's Workplace Health System.
Publication Date: October 2007
Stress and Satisfaction Offset Score (SSOS): A Self-Assessment (177 KB)
Prolonged stress is always unhealthy and can contribute to workers being injured on the job. This self-assessment stress and satisfaction offset score will provide some guidance whether your job contributes to unhealthy levels of stress.
Publication Date: April 2008
Work-Life Balance: A Strategic Business Issue! (270 KB)
Work-life balance is something in which we are all personally interested.
But it is much more than that. This short article explains why it is a
serious business issue that needs to be addressed in a strategic way.
It's not just about being "nice" to employees -- it's about
staying in business!
Publication Date: October 2007
OCCUPATIONAL
DISEASES
Hearing Conservation/Noise (410
KB)
A hearing conservation program is a planned and coordinated course of
action that’s implemented to prevent hearing loss. This fully updated
guideline is designed to help your company set up such a program.
Publication Date: April 2008
Occupational Dermatitis
(91 KB)
Occupational dermatitis is a non-infectious disease caused by skin contact
with substances used at work. Depending on the types of substances present,
dermatitis may take two forms: (a) allergic contact dermatitis or (b)
irritant contact dermatitis. Find out how you can reduce your risk for
this common and potentially serious problem.
Publication Date: October 2006
ASTHMA
Asthma is a common lung disease that makes breathing difficult. It can affect your ability to work and your overall quality of life. When asthma is not managed well, it can even threaten your life. These guides, developed jointly with the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. and IAPA will help you to understand the significance of the problem, what asthma and work-related asthma are, how to recognize work-related asthma, what workplaces can do to prevent work-related asthma including safe work practices.
These resources have been designed to help employers and workers in your industries:
- Recognize work-related asthma
- Put in place general strategies that both workers and employers can use to help prevent work-related asthma and
- Know when, where and how to get professional help
Asthma in the Automotive Parts Manufacturing and Foam Expanded Plastics Industries
Work-related asthma is a serious occupational health problem and is the most common chronic occupational lung disease in industrialized countries. It can result in disability and job loss if it is not recognized and treated early enough. Agents in the automotive and plastic and foam industries have been known to trigger or aggravate asthma. These agents include isocyanates, aliphatic amines, acid anhydrides, metal dust and fumes, and metal-working fluids.
Asthma in Bakeries
About 10% of all bakers suffer from work-related asthma, commonly referred to as "baker's asthma" because it is so widespread.
- Booklet (308 KB) Publication Date: June 2006
Notice June 17: This document is under review and is not currently available for download.
- Fact Sheet (116 KB) Publication Date: June 2006
Asthma in the Cleaning Industry
Some chemicals found in products used for cleaning and disinfection can cause occupational asthma. Many cleaning products and disinfectants contain chemicals like chlorine, ammonia, or hydrochloric acid that may irritate the lungs and make asthma worse.
Asthma in Higher Risk Industries
Work-related asthma is caused or made worse by an agent that a person comes in contact with at work. These workplace agents generally take the form of dusts, fumes, gases and vapours and are classified as being either sensitizers or irritants. These agents get released into the workplace air and when they are inhaled, they can lead to an asthmatic response.
Asthma from Metal-Working Fluids and Metal Dusts and Fumes
If you work with metals (cutting, grinding, soldering, welding, boring, drilling, milling and/or turning metal) and metal-working fluids you are potentially at risk for developing work-related asthma or hypersensitivity pneumonitis which is a lung disease with flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, shortness of breath and a deep cough.
- Booklet (444 KB) Publication Date: May 2008
Notice June 17: This document is under review and is not currently available for download.
- Fact Sheet (118 KB) Publication Date: May 2008
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Business Pandemic Preparedness - Sample Checklist (62 KB)
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care estimates that during the next pandemic about 8,000 Ontarians will die, but the number could be as high as 20,000. Is your business prepared for a pandemic? Use this sample checklist to assess your readiness.
Publication Date: December 2006
Colds and
the Flu - Frequently Asked Questions (111 KB)
Is influenza the same as a bad cold? How do colds and the flu spread?
Should I get the flu vaccine? Find out the answers to these and eight
other commonly asked questions in this FAQ document.
Publication Date: June 2006
Influenzas and the Pandemic Threat (752
KB)
Millions of people get the flu in Canada each year. Most recover in one or two weeks, but each year up to 2,000 Canadians die from the flu or complications such as pneumonia. In an influenza pandemic, those numbers will be much higher. Health Canada estimates 50% of Canadians will be infected and between 11,000 and 58,000 Canadians may die depending on the severity of the strain. This FAQ will answer questions about human influenza, influenza and animals, pandemic predictions, workplace precautions and planning, and travel issue.
Publication Date: June 2009
Legionnaires' Disease - Frequently Asked Questions (194 KB)
What is this deadly disease? How do you protect yourself and your workers?
How is it treated? Refer to this fact sheet to answer your frequently
asked questions about Legionnaires’ Disease.
Publication Date: June 2007
West Nile Virus (196 KB)
How can you protect your family and yourself from West Nile virus? What
steps should your workplace take? What about your community? You'll find
the answers to these questions and more in this FAQ document.
Publication Date: May 2006
STRESS
The Leadership
Factor (426 KB)
Management practices can harm employees and the bottom line. Here's what
you need to know to reduce the risk.
Publication Date: January 2002
Mental Health at Work ... From Defining to Solving the Problem
(3 booklets)
The Université Laval's Chair in Occupational Health and Safety
Management and the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé
et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) have developed an information
kit for work-related mental health problems. Entitled "Mental Health
at Work ... From Defining to Solving the Problem," this unique kit
in Canada will allow workers and organizations to deal better with this
problem, which is the main reason for the increase in work absenteeism.
Stress at
Work - Taking Control (105 KB)
This FastFacts document explains what both employees and their employers
can do to reduce stress at work.
Publication Date: June 2006
Understanding
Stress at Work (138 KB)
This FastFacts document explains what causes stress as well as how it
can affect your health and your work.
Publication Date: June 2006
Work Organisation
and Stress (739 KB)
Work stress is recognized world-wide as a major challenge to
the health of workers and of the organizations that employ them.This guide,
published by the World Health Organization, provides practical advice
on how to manage work stress. It covers the nature of stress at work,
the causes and effects of stress, as well as prevention strategies and
risk assessment and management methods. Also discussed: the role of organizational
culture in managing work stress and resources that workplaces can draw
on.
Publication Date: 2003
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Employee Risk Assessment Questionnaire - Workplace Violence (29 KB PDF)
Use this employee questionnaire to gauge how widespread violence is at your workplace.
Publication Date: January 2007
OHSCO Workplace Violence Prevention Series
Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety System Partners, including the workplace safety associations, Ministry of Labour and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, have developed resource material for firms to better prepare for the new workplace violence and harassment program requirements coming into effect June 15th, 2010. These resources include a document outlining the steps employers need to know to develop and implement a program and a toolkit to assist workplaces with their risk assessments for the workplace violence portion of the new requirements.
Workplace Violence Hazards Inspection Form (43 KB PDF)
Use this simple checklist to assess the security of your workplace.
Publication Date: January 2007
ERGONOMICS
Ergonomic Assessments
The key to preventing and controlling injuries is applying ergonomic principles to your workplace, but first you have to assess what your ergonomic risk factors and hazards are. These four documents will help you do just that.
Ergonomic Handbook for the Clothing Industry (1.2 MB)
Published by the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, the Institute for Work & Health, and the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc.
The clothing industry is generally seen as a safe place to work. Compared to other industries, there are relatively few serious accidents in clothing plants. The hazards faced there are different. The major health risks in this industry do not arise from immediate, potentially fatal hazards. Instead, the risks that clothing workers face come from more subtle hazards whose effect accumulates over time. This booklet is the result of a project to look at conditions in the clothing industry to find out how repetitive strain injuries start and how they can be prevented. It identifies potential ergonomic problems and solutions.
Publication Date: 2001
Forcing the issue: what’s so hazardous about overexertion? (117 KB)
This tip sheet helps you identify gaps in your workplace's program for lifting, carrying or moving materials.
Publication Date: January 2006
Lighting at Work (886 KB)
Proper lighting at work can contribute to enhanced employee health and safety, increased productivity, and improved quality. To find out how to assess and improve the lighting in your workplace, turn to this practical guideline. Includes a lighting assessment checklist.
Publication Date: May 2008
Manual Materials Handling (646 KB)
Overexertion from work activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying is a costly problem in many workplaces. This fully updated health and safety guideline helps you assess the hazards of manual materials handling activities and plan control measures, including task design, workstation design and work practices.
Publication Date: May 2008
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention
The guideline, resource manual, and toolbox were developed in partnership with the members of OHSCO, which is comprised of the Ministry of Labour (MOL), the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and the health and safety associations (HSAs) including IAPA. The Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD) also assisted in its development.
Office Workstation Design (403 KB)
No matter what industry you work in, computers are commonly used. This Fastfacts outlines how workstation layout, lighting and task design can affect the physical and visual demands on people who work with computers. It also provides a checklist to guide your company in what to look for when assessing computer workstations.
Publication Date: April 2007
Physical Demands Analysis (1,398 KB)
A physical demands analysis (PDA) is a systematic procedure to quantify and evaluate the physical, cognitive and environmental demands of the essential and non-essential tasks of a job.
Publication date: October 2009
Portable Electric Tools (835 KB)
This guideline discusses safe use of portable electric tools, what should be included in a training program, proper maintenance, relevant legislation and offers a list of do’s and don’ts. An inspection checklist is also provided.
Publication Date: May 2008
Preventing MSDs In the Office - Frequently Asked Questions (225 KB)
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) cause more than 40,000 workplace injuries in Ontario each year. This FAQ will help you understand symptoms, risk factors, and common myths as well as offering some practical information on prevention strategies.
Publication Date: February 2007
The Psychosocial Side of RSIs (93 KB)
Since psychosocial risk factors are known contributors to repetitive strain injury and other musculoskeletal disorders, you can't afford to ignore them. Here's a look at some real examples that IAPA member firms have resolved by ergonomic solutions that address both physical and psychosocial risks .
Publication Date: November 2003
Safe Lifting and Carrying (2,901 KB)
There's a proper technique to avoid overexertion injuries. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations that show how to safely lift and carry the types of loads commonly found at work.
Publication Date: May 2008
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