Occupational Hygiene
Cancers, severe allergic reactions, nervous system impairment and noise-induced hearing loss are just some of the diseases that impact the lives of many Ontario workers and their families each year.
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Occupational Hygiene
Explore occupational hygiene resources that will help you prevent incidents from threatening the safety of your workers and your business.
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WHMIS Regulation 860 and 833 Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to assess compliance with Reg 860 WHMIS and Reg 833 Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents, and determine recommended actions.
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Carbon Monoxide in the Workplace
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a leading cause of chemical poisoning in the workplace and home. This guide provides basic information about carbon monoxide, its hazards, detection and control.
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A Guide to Personal Protective Equipment
This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at workplaces guide covers employer responsibilities, types of PPE, and safety measures.
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Amendments to Hazardous Products Regulations are coming: Is your business ready?
Follow these steps now to comply with the latest amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations. Don’t leave it to the last minute.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning of teen a wake-up call for employers: 7 tips for prevention
A worker almost died after being told to use a gas-powered pressure washer in an enclosed space, which resulted in toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Learn how to prevent near tragedies like this one.
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Hazardous chemicals in your workplace? 5 ways to prepare for MLITSD inspections
The MLITSD has launched two campaigns this year to boost compliance with regulations governing chemical hazards in the workplace with workplace inspections. Learn how your business should prepare.
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WSPS Safety Connection | MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Campaign: The Essentials
Get ready for the MLITSD's upcoming Occupational Hygiene campaigns - Worker Exposures to Chemical Agents in the Workplace, and WHMIS Training Based on the Amended Hazardous Products Regulations.
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MLITSD Occupational Hygiene Inspections – Frequently Asked Questions
The MLITSD is conducting two occupational hygiene focused campaigns from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with inspections beginning July 2, 2024. Find answers to your questions using the FAQ.
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Are your workers exposed to dangerous designated substances? Here’s how to find out.
Designated substances pose such extreme health hazards to workers, that they have their own regulation under the OHSA. But there is a gap in awareness of the regulation among employers.
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Safety Connection | Respiratory Protection in the Workplace (Provincial)
Review Ontario specific regulatory requirements, such as O.Reg.833 and O.Reg.490, related to respirator use in the workplace and explore actions employers and workers can take.
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WSPS Safety Connection | Airborne Chemical Exposure Assessments (Federal)
Do you know what is in your workplace air? Is worker exposure to airborne chemicals a concern at your workplace? When should action be taken to reduce airborne chemicals to concentrations below regula
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Understanding Canada's Air Quality Index
Canada’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is an important tool for determining when your control measures should kick in. Download this infographic to learn more about the 4 risk categories.
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Protect your eyes on the job: tips for choosing the right sunglasses
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses isn’t just about looking good. Find out how the sun can damage our eyes and what to do about it.
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6 ways to protect employees from wildfire smoke
Masks alone won’t protect all at-risk employees from the alarming health effects linked to wildfire smoke. Find out what else you can do.
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Use respirators in the workplace? Ministry inspections on now
From July 4, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the MLITSD is focusing on respiratory protection programs in industrial workplaces. WSPS' Warren Clements explains how to prepare for this inspection blitz.
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Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division has released an Outdoor Air Quality Concerns Q&A in light of the severe wildfire season
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Workbook for Designated Substance Assessments
This fillable workbook can assist you complete a written assessment of the exposure or likelihood of exposure of a worker to a designated substance in the workplace.
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Silica in the Workplace
The purpose of this guide is to provide general information about silica to employees, members of joint health and safety committees, supervisors, and managers.
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Designated substances: how changes to regulations will affect you
If you have designated substances in your workplace, you need to know that Ontario has made changes to O. Reg. 490/09 - Designated Substances, including a new medical surveillance code.
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