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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice
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
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: Ladders - Portable What are portable ladders? A portable ladder is a ladder that can be easily moved or carried
CCOHS: Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Competent How does occupational health and safety (OH S) legislation define a competent person or worker? In Canada, some jurisdictions formally define “competent” or “competent person” “competent worker”
Ladders - Extension Extension ladders usually have two sections that operate with brackets or guides that allow for the ladder to be used at adjustable lengths Extension ladders are not self-supporting and require a stable structure that can withstand the intended load
CCOHS: Shovelling Are shovels "ergonomically" designed? Back to top The standard design for shovels and spades are not generally ergonomically designed They are basic tools that have evolved over many centuries In general, a shovel is a tool used to dig as well as to move loose, granular materials (like dirt, gravel, grain, or snow) from one spot to another, and a spade is a tool used for digging straight
Welding - Hot Work Welding What is hot work? Working with ignition sources near flammable materials is referred to as "hot work " Welding, soldering, and cutting are examples of hot work Fires are often the result of the "quick five-minute" job in areas not intended for welding or cutting Getting a hot work permit before performing hot work is just one of the steps involved in a hot work management program that helps