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Material safety data sheets (MSDSs) - general |
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Answers questions on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), documents that provide information on the hazards of chemical products found in the workplace and how to work safely with them. |
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Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) |
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WHMIS: general information |
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Answers questions on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), why it was created, how it developed, duties it specifies for employers and workers, and how it is enforced. |
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Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) |
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Working safely with OPs (organo-phosphate insecticides) |
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Explains what employers, supervisors, and workers must do to work safely with organo-phosphate insecticides (commonly called OPs). Explains how OPs affect health, symptoms of OP poisoning, first aid, and the use of proper personal protective equipment. |
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Source: Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB) |
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Safe work practices for handling asbestos |
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Provides information about asbestos and health hazards. Outlines employer's responsibilities and safe work procedures and describes appropriate personal protective equipment, and how to prepare for, and respond to, emergencies. |
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Source: Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB) |
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IPCS INCHEM: Chemical safety information from intergovernmental organizations |
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Provides access to peer-reviewed information about chemicals commonly used throughout the world, including chemicals which may occur as contaminants in the environment and food. Sponsored by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Environment Program, and the International Labour Organization. |
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Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
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Pregnant and working? Keep your workplace safe for you and your baby |
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Offers tips for identifying and reducing workplace health and safety risks during pregnancy. Discusses risks such as chemicals and hazardous substances, infectious diseases, radiation, standing and sitting, lifting, shift work, noise levels, stress, and pregnancy discrimination. |
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Source: Capital Health |
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Cancer and the workplace: an overview for workers and employers |
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Provides an overview of cancer, how the risk of cancer is higher in some workplaces, and how workers and employers can reduce the risk. Includes answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary, and a list of websites. |
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Source: Alberta Cancer Board |
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