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- CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - General
For example, one dictionary defines hazard as "a danger or risk" which helps explain why many people use the terms interchangeably There are many definitions for hazard but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is: A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or
- CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Identification
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 harm to someone or something
- CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment
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 hazards associated with a specific activity, task, or job
- CCOHS: WHMIS - Labels
Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
- CCOHS: Hazards
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 resources on specific hazards and their control, including identification, risk assessment and inspections, to keep your workplace healthy and safe
- WHMIS - Hazard Classes and Categories
What is a hazard group? WHMIS applies to two major groups of hazards: physical and health Each hazard group includes hazard classes that have specific hazardous properties Physical hazards group: based on the product's physical or chemical properties, such as flammability, reactivity, or corrosivity to metals
- CCOHS: Hazard Reporting by Employee
What should I do if I notice a hazard? You should report any actual or potential health and safety hazard immediately to your supervisor
- CCOHS: WHMIS - Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
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