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  American Association of Poison Control Centers
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals. The AAPCC network of 61 poison centers serves every US resident, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 
  Authorized First Aid Organizations under the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
The following organizations have submitted first aid course material that has been approved by the Minister of Labour in accordance with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. These organizations, or companies authorized by these approved organizations, are approved to deliver first aid courses listed below. Users should consult the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part XVI, First Aid for information on the course category applicable to a specific workplace.
 
  Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (University of Minnesota)
CIDRAP's mission is to prevent illness and death from infectious diseases through epidemiological research and the rapid translation of scientific information into real-world practical applications and solutions.
 
  Community and Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada
CHICA–Canada is a national, multi-disciplinary, voluntary association of Infection Control Professionals (ICPs) dedicated to the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.
 
  International Programme on Chemical Safety (INTOX)
Database that is an essential tool for poison centres and related units concerned with preventing, recording, evaluation, diagnosing, treating and reporting on chemical emergencies.
 
  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Infectious Substances
Public Health Agency of Canada presents these MSDS "for personnel working in the life sciences as quick safety reference material relating to infectious micro-organisms." Data sheets are available in English and French.
 
  Occupational First Aid Attendants' Association of British Columbia
The goal of the OFAABC is to enhance the professional status of First Aid Attendants and to promote accessibility to high standards of First Aid for the workers of the Province of British Columbia.
 
  OSH Answers
This is a collection of frequently asked health and safety questions, presented by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
 
  Pandemic Planning (CCOHS site)
Browse the Pandemic Planning site for helpful documents and tools. Use the Links section to find out more information on various aspects of this situation.
 
  Public Safety Canada
Canada’s lead department for public safety. The department establishes and and implements national policies for emergency management and national security. They help ensure community safety by delivering crime prevention programs and developing federal policies for law enforcement and corrections.
 
  Telehealth Ontario: Ask an Expert
HealthyOntario.com's Ask An Expert service allows you to direct non-emergency medical inquiries regarding hot health topics to a health information expert. All inquiries and responses are processed by Prescient Digital Media Ltd. under the supervision of HealthyOntario.com's Chief Medical Editor. This service is operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and managed by Prescient Digital Media. Inquiries are currently being taken in regards to six issues crucial to the wellness of Ontarians: Arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, smoking cessation, and weight loss.
 
  WSIB Ontario: Approved First Aid Trainers
Regulation 1101 requires all employers to ensure that first aid boxes and stations are in the charge of workers who hold valid first aid certificates issued by a training agency recognized by the WSIB.
 
  Fiches Techniques Santé/Sécurité: agents infectieux
Les FTSS sont donc produites pour le personnel oeuvrant dans les sciences humaines comme un outil de référence rapide sur la sécurité relative aux microorganismes infectieux.
 
  Planification de pandémie (CCHST)
Consultez le site sur la planification en cas de pandémie, qui présente des documents et des outils utiles. N’oubliez pas d’utiliser la section Liens pour obtenir des renseignements additionnels.
 
  Réponses SST
Ce service gratuit est offert par le Service des demandes de renseignements du Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST). Le mandat du CCHST est de promouvoir la santé et la sécurité des lieux de travail en fournissant de l'information pratique en réponse aux questions qui s'y posent.
 
  SantéOntario.com: Demandez à un expert
Le service Avis d’expert de SantéOntario.com permet d’envoyer directement une demande d’information médicale non urgente à un expert dans le domaine de la santé.
 
  Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile du Canada (SPPCC)
Le ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile du Canada (SPPCC) est un chef de file en matière de sécurité publique.
 


 
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