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  1. CCOHS: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

    Aug 28, 2025 · What are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves.

  2. CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - General

    Aug 28, 2025 · Hazard and Risk - General On this page What is a hazard? What are examples of a hazard? What is risk? What is a risk assessment? Are there other terms used to describe these …

  3. CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Identification

    May 4, 2018 · What is a hazard? There are many definitions of hazard, but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is “A hazard is any source of potential damage or …

  4. CCOHS: Hazards

    Aug 27, 2025 · Hazards There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace. Get …

  5. CCOHS: Pesticides - General

    Aug 28, 2025 · Pesticides - General On this page What are pesticides? What are examples of pesticides? How do pesticides "work"? What are different forms of pesticides? What is an inert …

  6. CCOHS: Fall Protection - Working at Heights Rescue Plan

    Dec 17, 2024 · What is a working at heights rescue plan? A working at heights rescue plan refers to written emergency response procedures for quickly retrieving and providing help to a …

  7. What are examples of administrative controls? Administrative controls involve developing procedures to ensure the work is conducted in a way that minimizes the hazard. Examples include developing or …

  8. CCOHS: Electrical Safety - Basic Information

    Aug 28, 2025 · Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity? The voltage of the electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses and homes have enough power to cause …

  9. Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Injury Reporting

    Aug 28, 2025 · What are the reporting requirements when an injury or serious incident occurs? The employer will likely need to report an injury or illness to the workers' compensation board for their …

  10. CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment

    Aug 28, 2025 · What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and prioritizing …