- CCOHS: Trenching and Excavation
What is meant by a trench and an excavation? Generally speaking, an excavation is a hole in the ground as the result of removing material
- Trenching and Excavation Health and Safety Programs
Has the excavation been marked to make the workers and others aware of the excavation (e g , fence, flags, or other safeguards)? Are sanitary facilities available at the site, as appropriate? General Are proper barriers or guardrails in place to protect anyone or equipment falling into the excavation or trench?
- CCOHS: Confined Space - Atmospheric Testing
What must the employer do when atmospheric testing is needed for a confined space? The employer must make sure that a hazard assessment is performed before workers enter a confined space
- CCOHS: Fall Protection - Guardrails
What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or quot;fixed quot;) system used to protect workers from falls when working at heights
- CCOHS: Fall Protection - Legislation
When is fall protection required? Most jurisdictions require the use of specific fall protection measures before, or in addition to, personal protective equipment (PPE)
- CCOHS: Safety Talks - How to
What are safety talks? Safety talks, also known as toolbox talks, safety briefings, and tailgate meetings, are short, informative, and focused meetings that discuss a certain health and safety topic
- Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - How to Read Legislation
What are Acts, regulations, codes, standards, and guidelines as they apply to health and safety? Health and safety in the workplace is protected through a series of Acts and other legislation
- CCOHS: Working on or near water
What tasks or occupations involve working on or near water? Tasks or occupations that involve working on or near water include: Commercial fishingOther on-ship boat occupations (e
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