Occupational health and safety

	African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety
	This newsletter, which is published by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, covers occupational health and safety topics from an Africian perspective.
	AgriSafe Network
	The AgriSafe Network represents health professionals who provide agricultural occupational health and safety services to farmers and their families.
	AIHA Digital Libary: OEHS Library Central
	OEHS Library Central is a comprehensive, new digital library of knowledge, information, resources, and research for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) crafted specifically for the profession and your one source for industrial hygiene and OEHS information. OEHS Library Central provides immediate full text access to every AIHA available publication including the JOEH, The Synergist, all AIHA published books, distance learning programs, white papers and conference proceedings.
	Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (AEII)
	The mission of AEII is to contribute to Alberta's economic prosperity and productivity by providing information and services to support the development of a skilled and productive labour force; fostering fair, safe, healthy and productive workplaces, and helping improve the well being of Albertan's.
	Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry: Approved Training Courses
	Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires training programs for these activities must be approved by AEII, Workplace Health and Safety. AEII approved training courses include: Asbestos Worker Training; Audiometric Technician Training; Explosives Safety Training and Blaster’s Permit; First Aid Training; Pulmonary Function Training.
	Alberta Farm Safety Centre
	The Alberta Farm Safety Centre promotes safe agricultural practices based on concern for the welfare of individuals, families and communities. To this end, educational materials, workshops, displays, and events are developed that involve people on-site and throughout Alberta.
	Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Association
	Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Association (AOHNA) is a non-profit organization representing the occupational health nurses working in Alberta.
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety is the primary government department responsible for administering workplace health and safety in Alberta. "Our priorities are clearly focused on breaking down barriers for all Alberta's so they can achieve greater independence in a workplace climate that promotes innovation, productivity, and worker safety."
	Alberta Workplace Health and Safety "Ask an Expert"
	Alberta government site and if you have a question or concern about workplace health and safety, or would like to report unsafe working conditions, please complete and submit the form below. Experts can provide one, free of charge, with information on; how to identify and control workplace hazards; the Partnerships in Health and Safety programs; the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and how to get an Occupational Health and Safety Officer to visit your worksheet.
	Algonquin College: Occupational Safety and Health Certificate Program
	This program provides students with solid training in the required practices of occupational safety and health. In addition to providing the fundamentals, the program includes a management component that gives students the know-how to oversee workplace safety programs and offer solutions.
	American Academy of Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine (AAPA-OM)
	The American Academy of Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine (AAPA-OM) was founded in 1981 as an educational organization to represent physician assistants (PAs) who share a common interest and role in the care of the working person and prevention of workplace illness and injury.
	American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
	As the primary association for the largest group of health care professionals serving the workplace, AAOHN is a principal force in furthering the profession of occupational and environmental health.
	American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)
	The ABSA promotes biosafety as a scientific discipline and serve the growing needs of biosafety professionals throughout the world. Its goals are to provide a professional association that represents the interests and needs of practitioners of biological safety, and to provide a forum for the continued and timely exchange of biosafety information.
	American Board for Occupational Health Nurses
	ABOHN strives to provide a quality occupational health nursing certification program that meets certificates’ and potential candidates’ needs.
	American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
	Contains information about this not-for-profit corporation, the aim of which is to improve the practice and educational standards of the profession of industrial hygiene. The site contains information about ABIH itself, certification programs, exams, and other information of interest to the industrial hygienist.
	American Chemical Society: Division of Chemical Health and Safety
	Goal of this division is to share information with employers and employees to help prevent reactive chemical-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the workplace.
	American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
	The ACOEM is the pre-eminent organization of physicians who champion the health and safety of workers, workplaces, and environments.
	American Indoor Air Quality Council
	A non-profit association for IAQ professionals and technicians, the American Indoor Air Quality Council promotes awareness, education, and certification in the field of Indoor Air Quality through sharing, learning, and networking.
	American Industrial Hygiene Association: Alberta Section
	The purpose of the site is to provide information on a variety of issues for both the membership and the public at large. The Local Section is open to anyone interested in, or the promotion of, the field of industrial hygiene in the province of Alberta.
	American Industrial Hygiene Association: British Columbia and Yukon Section
	A local section of the AIHA whose purpose is to unite industrial hygienists and safety practitioners who work for consulting firms, private and public corporations, many branches of government, Universities and WorkSafeBC.
	American Industrial Hygiene Association Synergist Buyer’s Guide
	This reference is a comprehensive resource for industrial hygiene, safety and environmental products and services. The Buyer’s Guide offers all of the information you need to make your purchasing decisions. Companies are listed first in alphabetical order, with complete addresses, phone numbers and Web site addresses. The categorical listing provides the names of companies that offer products or services in specific categories. The categories are listed in alphabetical order.
	American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Safety and Health Division
	The Safety and Health Division is committed to, furthering the application of chemical engineering to the broad field of safety and health and providing a forum for chemical engineers and others to exchange information concerning all facets of safety and health.
	American Safety and Health Institute
	ASHI’s mission is to continually improve safety and health education by promoting high standards for members, principles of sound research for curriculum development and the professional development of safety and health Instructors worldwide.
	American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
	Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
	Applied Ergonomics Community
	This online community is the premiere venue for ergonomics practitioners talking with practitioners.
	Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO)
	The Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO) is an international body composed of non-profit professional organizations devoted to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases.
	Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety
	This newsletter, published by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, deals with occupational health and safety issues from an Asia-Pacific perspective.
	Asian-Pacific Regional Network on Occupational Safety and Health
	Asian-Pacific Regional Network on Occupational Safety and Health Information is a part of the global network of the ILO International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS). The Network was initiated by different agencies, institutions, and organizations from 24 countries of the Asia-Pacific Region, in 1993.
	Asmapro
	An occupational asthma diagnostic tool for doctors dealing with asthma in the workplace. It is an html-based relational database consisting of over 70 different occupational asthma cases, each one being described by a special form.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists
	The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) is an association of persons who have human factors/ergonomics interests, be they research workers seeking to expand knowledge in the field, practitioners endeavouring to apply existing knowledge, or members of the public and clients in need of human factors/ergonomics expertise and services.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists: Directory of Consultants
	This directory of consultants includes contact name and address, a biography of the consultant plus a description of services, area(s) of expertise and language proficiency. Since listings contained herein have been compiled from information submitted directly from the consultants, no guarantee can be made by ACE as to their absolute correctness or completeness.
	Association of Electrical Utilities Safety Professionals of Ontario
	This site is a tool to provide the Safety Professional with the latest in ASP Policies, Procedures, Safe Work Practices, Training Information, Forms, Reports and Occupational Health & Safety News including new legislative material as it becomes available. Loss control responsibilities must satisfy Legislative requirements including the responsibilities of the Health & Safety Professional to adequately meet the utility needs and to train Supervisors and other Management personnel in the application of the law.
	Association of Occupational & Environmental Clinics
	The Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) has grown to a network of more than 60 clinics and more than 250 individuals committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental medicine through information sharing and collaborative research.
	Association of Occupational Health Nurse Educators in the United Kingdom
	An organisation for teachers of occupational health nursing at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK. The organisation exists to promote best practice and education in occupational health nursing.
	Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (UK)
	The Association, which is now a respected professional organization, comprises Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners working across all sectors of UK industry and at all levels of employment from service directors to students.
	Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare
	AOHP will be the defining resource and the leading advocate for occupational health and safety in health care. The AOHP is dedicated to promoting the health and safety of workers in healthcare.
	Association of Safety and Health Consultants Inc.
	This New Brunswick association brings the wider health and safety professions together. It is the first Canadian agency to accomplish this feat. They are raising the bar of professional health and safety practice in New Brunswick and across Canada.
	Atlantic Provinces Occupational Health and Safety Consultants list
	A database of occupational health and safety consultants that provide testing and consultation services in a wide range of fields.
	Atlantic Provinces Occupational Health and Safety Video Catalogue
	The Occupational Health and Safety agencies in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador have worked cooperatively to produce this OHS video database in an effort to make this educational material more readily available to all clients.
	Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
	Professional organisation committed to establishing and maintaining the standard of training and practice of Occupational Medicine in Australasia.
	Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc. (ARPS)
	The Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc (ARPS) is a professional society of members engaged in one or more aspects of radiation protection.
	Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine Inc
	ANZSOM is a professional organization which provides a focal point for the advancement of knowledge for those registered medical practitioners who are actively involved in or who are interested in Occupational Medicine.
	Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc
	The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc. (AIOH) was formed in 1980 and incorporated in Victoria in 1988. The overall objective of the Institute is to help ensure that workplace health hazards are eliminated or controlled.
	Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety
	The Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety (BSN) is a regional network of ten countries around the Baltic Sea. The Network facilitates the exchange of information among the participating countries and offers easy and immediate access to country information in the Baltic Sea region also for users in other countries.
	Barents Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety
	This newsletter, published by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, deals with occupational health and safety issues from a Baltic/Northern European perspective.
	BC Occupational Health and Safety List of Education & Training Providers
	The WCB of B.C. receives many calls from people requesting information about companies who provide training and consultation services on various workplace health and safety topics. In response, the WCB has prepared this list of B.C. Occupational Health and Safety
	Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
	Established in 1990 as an independent nonprofit organization, the BCPE is the certifying body for individuals whose education and experience indicate broad expertise in the practice of human factors/ergonomics. This site was created as a resource for obtaining information about BCPE and its certification programs.
	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
	The Board of Certified Safety Professionals operates solely as a peer certification board with the purpose of certifying practitioners in the safety profession.
	Board of Registered Canadian Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
	The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is the registering body of choice for occupational health and safety professionals.
	British Columbia Environmental & Occupational Health Research Network
	BCEOHRN supports BC's environmental and occupational health researchers by building linkages to foster a new model of province-wide collaboration and communication that over time will generate ground-breaking knowledge.
	British Columbia Institute of Technology: Occupational Health and Safety Program
	The primary goal of the BCIT Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program is to equip students with the tools, resources, and technical skills they need for practicing effectively as OH&S generalists.
	British Columbia Institute of Technology: Occupational Health Nursing Program
	This program provides the specialized body of knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities to practice at a beginning level in a wide variety of organizations. It offers experienced Registered Nurses either an Advanced Specialty Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing after completing 33 credits.
	British Occupational Health Research Foundation
	Mission is to bring employers and researchers together to produce robust science and evidence based work of practical value whose application will contribute to the right of people at work to be 'healthy, motivated and at work'.
	British Occupational Hygiene Society
	BOHS’s aim is to help to reduce work-related ill-health. They do this by promoting public and professional awareness, good practice and standards, and by researching and advancing education in the science of occupational health and hygiene.
	British Safety Council
	The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading occupational health, safety and environmental organizations. Their mission is to promote health, safety and environmental best practice for the benefit of society and the increase of productivity.
	Calgary Regional Health Authority: Occupational Health and Safety Division
	The Occupational Health and Safety division, Human Resources Service of the Calgary Health Region is committed to providing the leadership and coordination for activities which support the common goal of working together to prevent illness and injury from occurring in the workplace and fostering health promotion.
	Cambrian College: Occupational Health & Safety Certificate
	This program helps to develop the appropriate knowledge and skills to assess the factors that affect the functions of workers and the workplace and to develop programs that will ensure a safe work environment. This program is intended for those people who are employed in a safety function, for those involved in occupational health and safety programming, and for members or future members of health and safety committees.
	Canada Appeals Office on Occupational Health and Safety
	The mandate of the Appeals Office is to receive, hear and dispose of appeals of decisions [ss.129(7)] and directions [s.146] issued under the Canada Labour Code, Part II, in all sectors under federal jurisdiction, such as the Air, Rail, Marine and Oil and Gas sectors, the federal Public Service and businesses like road transportation, ferries, and grain elevators.
	Canada Employment and Immigration Union: Health and Safety Page
	This section provides information aimed at developing these qualities and is directed at all CEIU members. The purpose of this site is to provide a starting point for members on their rights to a healthy and safe work place. It is in no way a substitute for training courses or the knowledge that comes from practical work on health and safety issues in your CEIU office.
	Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Wellness
	The Government of Canada created a new permanent program to establish 2000 research professorships titled Canada Research Chairs. Canadian universities both nominate Canada Research Chairs and administer their funds. Each eligible degree-granting institution receives an allocation of Chairs. For each Chair, a university nominates a researcher whose work complements its strategic research plan and who meets the program's high standards.
	Canada/European Union Cooperation on Workplace Safety and Health
	The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work are working together to promote sharing of information on current safety and health topics of common interest. This web site provides links to occupational safety and health (OSH) information available from Canadian government agencies that have OSH responsibilities.
	Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
	CASA was established in 1993 in response to an identified need for a national farm safety networking and coordinating agency to address problems of illness, injuries and accidental death in farmers, their families and agricultural workers. Since then, its mission has been to improve the health and safety conditions of those that live, and or, work on Canadian farms.
	Canadian Association for Physicians for the Environment
	CAPE is a group of physicians, allied health care practitioners and citizens committed to a healthy and sustainable environment. As an organization composed mostly of physicians, CAPE brings its health expertise to environmental issues and is an important voice for environmental health in Canada.
	Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health
	To enhance and promote research on work health, safety, and well being in Canada and to advocate for research on how work and work environments can be altered to improve health, safety, and wellness among Canadians. The association also works to represent the community of occupational health researchers and facilitates collegial, scholarly links among researchers.
	Canadian Auto Workers: Health, Safety and Environment Page
	The health and Safety page of this national union's web site. Local union discussion leaders and national representatives conduct training programs on health and safety. The department fights for better laws and information on substances found in the workplace. This office also helps local unions set up programs to eliminate hazardous conditions in the workplace. The department publishes the Health, Safety & Environment Newsletter.
	Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine
	The Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CBOM) is a national organization of physicians who have distinguished themselves in the practice of occupational medicine through study and experience. The CBOM members believe that an incentive for attaining higher qualifications in occupational medicine will lead to higher standards of professional service to workers and the public. The organization was established to “encourage the study, improve the practice and elevate the standards of occupational medicine throughout Canada.”
	Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
	Canada's national Occupational Health & Safety Resource. CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
	Canadian Council of Occupational Hygiene
	The Canadian Council of Occupational Hygiene (CCOH/CCHT) is a not-for profit organization that has been established to provide a formal, coordinated, perspective on Occupational Hygiene amongst Canadian Occupational Hygiene Associations. Each provincial association or geographic area is represented by one director at the meetings of the council. The official languages of the Council are French and English.
	Canadian Health Network (CHN)
	A national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease and injury. CHN does this through a unique collaboration - one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks anywhere in the world. This network of health information providers includes the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.
	Canadian Labour Congress: Department of Health, Safety and Environment
	The Department of Health, Safety and Environment services two Standing Committees of the Congress: The Environment Committee and the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. These committees are comprised of officers, staff and members of CLC affiliates and Federations of Labour. They exist to coordinate labour movement activities in the areas of workplace health & safety, environmental protection and workers' compensation.
	Canadian LifeQuilt
	The Canadian LifeQuilt is a unique and permanent memorial dedicated to the thousands of young women and men between the ages of 15 and 24, who have been killed and injured on the job. The quilt commemorates 100 young workers killed on the job with individual, personalized quilted blocks. One hundred injured young workers are recognized on the centre panel. You can support this project with your sponsorship and donations.
	Canadian Occupational Health Nurses Association
	COHNA/ACIIST represents Occupational Health Nurses from across Canada. Website includes information about upcoming events, employment opportunities, awards, certification, etc.
	Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists
	"The CRBOH is a national, not-for-profit organization, which sets standards of professional competence for occupational hygienists and occupational hygiene technologists in Canada. "The site provides information about ROH and ROHT certification, exams, maintenance, plus information about CRBOH itself.
	Canadian Society Of Safety Engineering
	The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) is the leading health, safety and environmental organization for professionals in Canada. They work with industry, governmental agencies and other safety organizations to promote a greater awareness of health, safety and environmental issues in workplaces and communities across the nation and around the world. Their vision is to be the voice of safety in Canada.
	Canadian Union of Public Employees: Health and Safety
	Protecting workers' health and safety is fundamental to a union's role. CUPE is committed to an active, militant program of action that will defend members' rights and change their lives for the better.
	CanOSH
	Enabling Canadians to easily and independently locate occupational health and safety information provided by the federal, provincial and territorial governments of Canada and by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
	Center for Asthma in the Workplace
	The Center for Asthma in the Workplace, brings together researchers from the Université de Montréal, McGill University, and the Université du Québec à Montréal to study the range of repercussions asthma in the workplace can have.
	Center for Chemical Process Safety
	CCPS, an industry association, has helped industry develop tools to keep our workplaces and communities safer, even as technology and businesses have become more complex.
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
	Centre for Health & Safety Innovation
	The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation will act as the key resource for employers, employees, and others seeking expertise and direction on how to make workplaces injury and illness-free. Founded by four health and safety associations: the Electrical & Utilities Safety Association (E&USA), the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), the Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA), and the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario (THSAO), this new facility is a meeting place for the exchange of knowledge and action with regards to occupational health and safety trends, issues, and initiatives.
	Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health
	This centre, at the University of Manchester, is the largest academic unit undertaking both postgraduate education and research in Occupational Medicine and Occupational hygiene in the UK.
	Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD)
	Bringing researchers and workplace parties together to identify the key questions, research the best answers, and pass on the best knowledge that will lead to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders at work. The mission is to develop, through basic and applied research, the foundations for effective prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and disability.
	CEO Health & Safety Leadership Charter
	Many Chief Executive Officers have already joined the Charter and the interest in this initiative from a broad range of sectors continues to grow. Members of this rapidly growing coalition have committed to work together to improve health and safety performance through sharing, mentoring and coaching.
	Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
	The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental health and the dissemination of knowledge about environmental health issues for the benefit of the public. It is also responsible for the training and professional development of environmental health officers and provides educational services to the profession.
	Chemical Hazards Communication Society
	The Chemical Hazards Communication Society aims to provide information and training guidance to as many individuals as possible, regardless of whether they work in small or large companies, for associations or for government, involved with the ever increasing complexity of chemical hazards regulations and international codes.
	CIS National Centres Information Network
	This Network is the product of the ongoing co-operation of the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) and its National and Collaborating Centres all over the world. The goal of this Network is to help its members and the rest of the world to find information from the participating countries on subjects related to occupational safety and health (OSH).
	CIS Newsletter
	The CIS Newsletter is a monthly newsletter for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) International Occupational Health and Safety Information Centres. The CIS Newsletter is not an official publication of the ILO but a newsletter containing information from CIS Centres and other sources and is intended to be shared by anyone who finds the data contained useful.
	CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
	The CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety was created in 2002 as a centre of excellence within Saint Mary’s University. Comprised primarily of faculty members and assisted by graduate students, the Centre’s objective is to build research capacity within the field of occupational health and safety including occupational health psychology.
	Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
	The CSST is the organization mandated by the Government of Quebec to adminsiter the province's occupational health and safety plan.
	Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada: Health, Safety and Environment
	The right to participate is very important to this union and this forms the centrepiece of an effective workplace health and safety program. The CEP's predecessor unions fought for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs) so that those with the most knowledge of the hazards and who are directly exposed to the risks - the workers - would have a voice in health and safety conditions at work.
	Compliance Magazine Buyer's Guide
	A good source of product information for the occupational health and safety practitioner. Compliance Magazine brings its readers timely access to the latest US government regulations, translating hard-to-follow government legalese into practical, no-nonsense language that's easy to understand and put into practice.
	Construction Safety Association of British Columbia
	The CSABC (Construction Safety Association of British Columbia) is a non-profit organization that is owned and operated by the construction industry of British Columbia. Its goal is to reduce the number and duration of workplace injuries and to lower contractor costs.
	Construction Safety Association of Ontario
	Established in 1929, the Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO) is mandated to eliminate injury, illness, and death in Ontario construction. Services include training, consultation, and research. CSAO is funded primarily by contractors’ premiums paid to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). CSAO’s directors come equally from labour and management.
	Construction Safety Council
	The Construction Safety Council is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of safety and health interests in the field of construction throughout the world.
	Continuing Care Safety Association
	The Continuing Care Safety Association is a not-for-profit organization, established in 2005, to assist long term care industry members in the implementation of health and safety programs. The CCSA is recognized as a Certifying Partner by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (AEII). The CCSA also works closely with the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to promote and administer the Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) Program.
	Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation
	The Mission of CAOHC is to promote the conservation of hearing by enhancing the quality of occupational hearing conservation programs.
	Dalhousie University: Certificate Program in Occupational Health & Safety Management
	This program is designed for individuals who are currently or will be responsible for the design and coordination of health safety plans for their organization. Graduates of the program will have acquired the systems necessary to manage and control loss, to identify and protect against potential liabilities and to ensure compliance of existing federal and provincial regulatory requirements.
	Department of Labour: Health and Safety Section
	Provides best practice information and guidance to assist New Zealand businesses with health and safety in the workplace. The Department of Labour also inspects workplaces to check on safety and health arrangements, investigates accidents at work, and makes sure employers and employees comply with health and safety legislation.
	Education Safety Association of Ontario
	The Education Safety Association of Ontario Inc., is a not-for-profit Ontario "Safe Workplace Association". The site has links to documents, facts and figures, information about the organization itself, and a health and safety discussion group for the educational sector.
	elCOSH - Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
	Directory of documents and information related to occupational health and safety in the construction sector. Developed by the Center to Protect Workers' Rights (CPWR) with support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
	Electrical & Utilities Safety Association
	Founded in 1915, E&USA is the oldest of Ontario's health and safety associations, serving clients in WSIB rate groups 833 (generation); 835 (oil, power and water distribution); 830 (power, line clearing and telecommunications lines contracting); and 983 (communications industries).
	Employers’ Advocacy Council
	For 21 years, the Employers’ Advocacy Council (EAC) has successfully represented the interests of Ontario employers in the ever changing field of workplace safety and insurance and occupational health and safety. EAC is a non-profit organization funded by employers for employers.
	Enform
	Enform was created in 2005 by the merger of the Petroleum Industry Training Service (incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1961) and the Canadian Petroleum Safety Council (established in 1998). The goal of Enform is to coordinate an organized approach to achieve continuous improvement in health and safety for everyone involved in or affected by the Petroleum Industry. Continually strive to eliminate the number and magnitude of work-related injuries and illnesses through the promotion of health and safety principles, processes and practices for everyone in the industry. Promote improved and standardized petroleum industry health and safety practices that meet regulatory requirements throughout Canada. Promote worker safety and their right and responsibility to refuse to perform unsafe work.
	Ergonomics Society
	The UK-based Ergonomics Society web site contains information about the society and its members, lists of primarily UK Ergonomics consultants, training courses, jobs etc.
	Euopean Safety Federation
	The mission is to create and promote health and safety management in the workplace and enhance health and safety awareness of the workers by emphasizing the important role of using the appropriate PPE to ensure their well-being, health and safety throughout professional life and leisure time.
	European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
	Aapan-European representative body for the emerging field of occupational health psychology, defined as "the application of the principles and practices of applied psychology to occupational health issues: the study of psychological, social and organisational aspects of the dynamic relationship between work and health".
	European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
	The Agency's mission is to make Europe's workplaces safer, healthier and more productive, and in particular to promote an effective prevention culture.
	European Forum of Insurances against Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases
	This organization provides a venue for exchanging information and experiences between the national organisations which are responsible for the statutory insurance against occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
	European Network Education and Training in Occupational Safety and Health
	ENETOSH aims at the establishment of national networks committed to the mainstreaming of occupational safety and health into education and training. The national networks are very important to consolidate the cooperation between OSH and education experts.
	European Network for Workplace Health Promotion
	The ENWHP is an informal network of national occupational health and safety institutes, public health, health promotion and statutory social insurance institutions. In a joint effort, all the members and partners aim to improve workplace health and well-being and to reduce the impact of work related ill health on the European workforce.
	European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO)
	The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) brings together health and safety professional organizations from the current EU member states, new member states, applicant countries, and other European countries.
	European Process Safety Centre
	International industry-funded organisation which provides an independent technical focus for process safety in Europe. EPSC's activities are sponsored by chemical manufacturing companies and related businesses with a keen interest in chemical process safety.
	EUROSHNET
	EUROSHNET is the network for cooperation between European OSH professionals active in standardization, testing, certification, and/or related research. EUROSHNET has the purpose of setting up a process of communication and cooperation between European OSH experts. Its fundamental objective is to anchor the level of protection required by European Single Market Directives not only in European, but also in international standards.
	Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians
	The Faculty was set up in 1978 to provide a professional and academic body empowered to develop and maintain high standards of training, competence and professional integrity in occupational medicine.
	Fanshawe College: Occupational Health and Safety Program
	This program is designed for students to develop and coordinate health and safety programs. Students will have an introduction to employee and employer rights and responsibilities for ensuring a safe work environment. Graduates should be able to apply current legislation, training, hazard management, safety administration and occupational hygiene to the workplace.
	Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association
	Committed to creating a safer work environment for BC's agricultural industry, the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association has Regional Safety Coordinators throughout the province to provide ongoing safety courses, safety materials and helpful advice.
	Farm Safety Association
	The site provides information about the Association. The mission of FSAO is to promote safe, healthy workplaces and lifestyles for the Agricultural, Horticultural and Landscaping industries in Ontario.
	Farmworker Eye Network
	The Farmworker Eye Network (FENet) is a unique network for health providers, health educators, outreach workers and researchers which will link them with the resources necessary to respond to the occupational dangers and other vision problems faced by Farmworkers. FENet offers those that work with Farmworkers the opportunity to network and to communicate key information on eye care and eye injury prevention.
	Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
	Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, also known as FIOH, is a research and specialist organization in the field of occupational health and safety. The Institute’s goal is to promote the work ability, functional capacity and health of working population in Finland, and to enhance their quality of life. To this end, the Institute produces, compiles and disseminates research-based information on the interaction between work and health, and promotes the practical application of this information.
	Foundation for Professional Ergonomics
	The Foundation for Professional Ergonomics is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing professionalism in Ergonomics. It conducts and supports educational and scientific activities demonstrating how professional ergonomists serve to make our lives at work and at home healthier, safer, more productive, and more satisfying.
	G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education: Occupational Health and Safety Program
	Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is an acknowledged leader in OHS training and development. They offer two certificate programs including the Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and the Certificate in Advanced Safety Management.
	Gage Occupational and Environmental Health Unit
	The Gage Occupational and Environmental Health Unit (GOEHU) is a collaborative effort of the Departments of Medicine and Preventative Medicine & Biostatistics within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at St. Michael's Hospital. The mission of the GOEHU is to contribute to the protection, conservation and promotion of health within the workplace and the environment.
	Government of Alberta Approved Occupational Hygiene Consulting Firms
	A list of occupational hygiene consulting firms prequalified by the Alberta Personnel Administration office, to conduct occupational hygiene work in Alberta Government worksites.
	Grant MacEwan College: Occupational Health Nursing Program
	The scope of practice for occupational health nursing is broad and encompasses the application of theoretical principles in management, health assessment and education, counseling, program development and a wide range of practical health promotion skills. With courses covering industrial hygiene, disability management, occupational toxicology and health surveillance, the OHN program gives you a broad overview of current issues and a very defined focus on professional practice.
	Guide to Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Information in British Columbia
	This is a directory of government agencies, libraries, associations, and other institutions with varying degrees of expertise in or containing information on occupational health and safety, including such areas as workers’ compensation, rehabilitation, and environmental health, among others.
	Hazardous Substances SIG Forum
	Forum established by the BOHS. While all users of this website can read the comments posted on this forum, only BOHS members and registered non-members can post. Please ensure you read our Forum Rules before posting.
	Hazards Magazine
	Magazine available in print and online formats. Focus is on occupational health and safety issues from a trade union perspective.
	Health and Safety Association Network (HSAN)
	A non-profit organization made up by industry owner groups, employer groups, labour groups, and industry associations from Alberta. Their mission is to enhance occupational health and safety training of workers.
	Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta
	The Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA) is a not-for-profit association, consisting of health and safety associations, employer associations, professional societies, and other strategic partners. The aim of the Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta is to promote the importance of Health and Safety by hosting a multi-partner Conference annually, that will provide a source of Health and Safety education to the conference attendees.
	Health and Safety Executive (UK)
	The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
	Health and Safety for Beginners (HSfB)
	A useful United Kingdom site if you don't know where to find information on health and safety studies and UK legislation. All of the material on this site has been donated by professionals and students who all want to give something to help others aspiring to become competent health and safety professionals. The entire collection of revision aids and downloads are provided free with permission from the creators to help with various courses including: NEBOSH General Certificate, Fire Certificate, Diploma, Environmental Diploma; NVQ 3, 4 & 5; MSc; PGCE and more.
	Health Canada: Environmental and Workplace Health Site
	This site offers information and advice on some of the most common environmental factors that affect human health: air, noise, soil and water pollution, climate change, environmental contaminants, occupational health and safety, pest control and radiation.
	HS-Canada
	HS-Canada is a means of distributing messages to a group of individuals with interests in occupational health and safety in a Canadian context. Although the list is intended primarily for Canadians, anyone with an interest in Canadian occupational health and safety issues is welcome to subscribe. Messages may be sent in English or French
	Human Resources and Social Development Canada: Labour Program
	The objective of the Labour Program is to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive work environment, which contributes to the social and economic well-being of all Canadians.
	ILO-CIS International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS)
	The International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) is a service of the International Labour Office in Geneva Switzerland. The major objective of CIS is to be a worldwide service dedicated to the collection and dissemination of information on the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. It is assisted in its work by more than 120 national institutions around the world (its National and Collaborating Centres) dealing with OSH matters in their own countries.
	Independent Safety Consultants Association
	ISCA is a group of United Kingdom occupational health and safety (OH&S) consultancies established to identify ways of improving the quality of OH&S products and services.
	Industrial Safety & Hygiene News: Buyers Guide
	The ISHN Buyer's Guide is a buyer's reference for the safety and health industry. Find listings of PPE manufacturers, instrumentation companies, software and training companies, safety distributors, incentive recognition companies, and more, all specific to your B2B needs.
	Inquiries & Client Services (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
	The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the many health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. The Inquiries Service is available to all Canadians in English and French and is accessible by telephone, fax, mail and e-mail. The information is provided free-of-charge and the service is confidential - we do not reveal the names of our inquirers to anyone or any agency. This service is primarily for Canadians, however, since it is funded by government agencies across Canada.
	Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST)
	The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) is a scientific research organization known for the quality of its work and the expertise of its personnel.
	Institute for Work & Health
	An independent, not-for-profit research organization whose mission is to conduct and share research with workers, labour, e