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GTZ-ILO-WHO-Consortium on Social Health Protection in Developing Countries |
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The Consortium aims at addressing the problems of : poor access to health services and catastrophic health expenditures can be overcome by creating sustainable systems of social protection in health based on values of universality, equity and solidarity. |
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AgSafe |
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AgSafe is a nonprofit california coalition of individuals, groups and organizations with the shared mission of the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among those working in agriculture. |
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Alberta Boilers Safety Association
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Alberta Boilers Safety Association is responsible for the administration and delivery of safety programs related to boilers and pressure vessels in Alberta. |
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Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association |
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Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association was delegated by the Province of Alberta in May of 1996 to administer specified safety services in accord with regulations make under Alberta's Safety Codes Act pertaining to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, freight platform lifts, manlifts, personnel hoists, lifts for persons with physical disabilities and amusement rides. |
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Alberta Farm Safety Centre |
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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. |
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American Association of Poison Control Centers |
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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. |
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Australian Safety and Compensation Council |
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Through a partnership of government, unions and industry the ASCC leads and coordinates national efforts to: prevent workplace death, injury and diseas; improve workers' compensation arrangements, and; improve the rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers. |
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BC Forest Safety Council |
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The BC Forest Safety Council was founded in the fall of 2004 as a direct result of the work and recommendations of the Forest Safety Task Force. The Task Force had created a comprehensive strategy to dramatically improve the safety record of the BC Forest Sector, with a primary recommendation being to establish a permanent safety infrastructure. The Council's mandate is to work within the forest industry to eliminate fatalities and injuries. As a result of their participation in creating and maintaining improved health and safety programs, industry performance and output will be dramatically improved. |
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BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit |
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To be a leader in the production and transfer of injury prevention knowledge and the integration of evidence-based injury prevention practices in the daily lives of those at risk, those who care for them and those with a mandate for public health and safety in British Columbia. |
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Better Hearing Institute |
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The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is a not-for-profit corporation that educates the public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it. |
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Bringing Health to Work |
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Offers workplace health information, tools and resources to help employees, employers and practitioners participate in making workplaces healthy and safe. |
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British Columbia Safety Authority |
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The British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) is a not for profit corporation that administers the service delivery components of the Safety Standards Act. The Authority delivers services which apply to work and products related to passenger ropeways, amusement devices, boilers and boiler systems, electrical equipment, elevating devices and passenger conveyors, gas systems and equipment, pressure vessels and piping, railways and refrigerator systems and equipment |
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Calgary Regional Health Authority: Occupational Health and Safety Division |
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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.
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Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Well-Being |
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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.
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Canada's Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) |
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Canada's Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) is designed to introduce workplace health to Canadian organizations and to support those who are already on the journey. CHWM is managed by the National Quality Institute (NQI) in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and is presented by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. |
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Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program |
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The Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program (CAISP) is a national program of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). CAISP was established in 1995 in response to the need for better information about fatal and hospitalized agricultural injuries. CAISP has partners in each of the ten Canadian provinces. It is coordinated from a national office at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
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Canadian Agricultural Safety Association |
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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.
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Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health |
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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.
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Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation (CAALL) |
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Established in 1938, CAALL is an association of federal-provincial-territorial departments of labour and heads of occupational safety and health agencies. It provides a continuous forum for federal, provincial and territorial senior officials. CAALL provides governments with an opportunity to develop strong and cooperative working relationships.
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Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness |
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The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is a not-for-profit organization based in Burlington, Ontario devoted to the promotion of emergency risk management to individuals, communities and organizations, in both government and the private sector, with the aim of reducing the risk, impact and cost of natural, human-induced and technological disasters. |
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Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) |
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Formerly the Institute of Agricultural Rural and Environmental Health; the Canadian Centre will continue to focus its resources on addressing public health issues related to the agricultural rural ecosystem and bridge gaps that occur between the spectra of basic research, applied research, the community and policy.
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) |
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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. |
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Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse |
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The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) is Canada's national addictions agency. Their mission is to provide objective, evidence-based information and advice that will help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions. |
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Canadian Health Network (CHN) |
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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.
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Canadian Healthy Workplace Council |
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The Canadian Healthy Workplace Council consists of a number of leading Canadian organizations and practitioners, whose members are dedicated to fulfilling the Council's mission: "To promote a comprehensive and integrated approach to workplace health in order to improve and sustain the health of Canadian organizations, their work environments and their employees."
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Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence |
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The Canadian Initiative assembles and distributes current and pertinent research which focuses on workplace behaviour. They share this vital information with interested individuals and concerned organizations by bringing together the work of Canadian researchers who are committed to a better understanding of workplace violence. Their partners in research are from Canada 's top universities, labour unions, progressive employers and international organizations committed to the study of workplace conduct. |
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Canadian Injured Workers Society |
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The CIWS addresses unfairness in the workers compensation system in Canada. It promotes fair workplace injury compensation, addresses the mistreatment of injured workers and voices their common concerns. It is a registered non-profit society.
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Canadian Law List |
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Site provided by the firm of Canada Law Book provides a directory of Canadian law firms, lawyers, judges and Government departments. Searchable by name or area of practice and by province. |
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Canadian LifeQuilt |
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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.
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Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (University of Minnesota) |
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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. |
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Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) |
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Part of the US National Toxicology Program this web site is a resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and development. |
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. CAMH succeeds in transforming the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness, by applying the latest in scientific advances, through integrated and compassionate clinical practice, health promotion, education and research.
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Centre for Health & Safety Innovation |
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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. |
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CEO Health & Safety Leadership Charter |
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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. |
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Chemical Hazards Communication Society |
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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. |
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Chemical Substances Website (Canada Chemicals Management Plan) |
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Web site for the Canadian Federal government Chemicals Management Plan. The plan takes immediate action to regulate chemicals that are harmful to human health or the environment.
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Chrysotile Institute |
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The institute promotes the adoption and application of appropriate prevention and control measures, regulations, standards, work practices and techniques for the safe use of chrysotile.
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CIS National Centres Information Network |
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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). |
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Community Against Preventable Injuries |
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More British Columbians under the age of 45 are killed each year by preventable injuries than any other cause. The Community Against Preventable Injuries is committed to change; providing the tools to reduce injury in your community. They have developed a provincial, multi-media, multi-touchpoint social marketing campaign designed to make British Columbians aware of the magnitude of the issue and the multitude of situations where injuries can be prevented. |
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Compensation Culture |
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CompensationCulture was formed to offer a unique reference point on claiming and protecting against compensation. Whether it's protecting yourself against invalid lawsuits or making a genuine claim, we discuss the issues of today's compensation culture. Provides a single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject. |
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Confidential Close Call Reporting System |
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The Close Calls Demonstration Project is a voluntary, confidential demonstration program for railroad carriers and their employees to report close calls without receiving disciplinary action. |
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Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence |
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The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the costs and consequences of partner violence at work - and eliminating it altogether. From policies and programs to legal issues and legislation, CAEPV is a credible source for information, materials and advice. |
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CSA for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) |
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This site is the Canadian Standards Association link to information and standards as pertain to occupational health and safety. |
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Directory of Information and Resources on the Prevention and Resolution of Workplace Harassment |
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The directory contains basic information on programs and courses aimed at developing the intervention skills of workplace harassment prevention and resolution coordinators. It also includes a list of investigators approved to investigate harassment complaints and a list of university experts who offer lectures and training on the subject. The directory ends with a bibliography of recent articles, books and videos on topics related to workplace harassment. |
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Directory of Labour Organizations in Canada |
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Online directory of labour organizations in Canada maintained by the Labour Program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Searchable by a variety of fields including affiliation, organization type and size of membership. |
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Elecsafe |
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Elecsafe is a not-for-profit Electrical Safety Partnership that has been formed to provide Ontarians with access to important information about electricity that can keep them safe where they live, work & play. |
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Electrical Safety Authority |
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Ontario’s Electricity Act and the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act and Regulations established the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) responsibility for regulating the safe use of electricity and equipment in Ontario, enforcing the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and appointing Inspectors. |
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Employers' Advisers Office: Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services (B.C.) |
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Employers' Advisers provide independent advice, assistance, representation and training to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers' compensation issues.
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EMPortal.ca |
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Developed by the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness EMPortal.ca is designed to provide the public with a quick and efficient way of finding emergency preparedness information for their community. |
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Enable Link: Disability Organizations in Canada |
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EnableLink, is the Canadian Abilities Foundation's new website resource for persons with disabilities with over 5,000 organizations from across Canada listed in the Directory of Disability Organizations. There are two ways to find a disability organization in this directory: browse by topic or by community. |
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Environmental Health Clinic : Women's College Hospital |
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The Environmental Health Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary clinic, and the only one of its kind in Ontario. It was established in 1996 by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to be a provincial resource in promoting environmental health, and to improve health care for people with environment-linked conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities |
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Ergoweb: Buyer's Guide |
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This part of the Ergoweb site provides a buyer's guide to various commercial ergonomic products and services. |
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work |
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The Agency's mission is to make Europe's workplaces safer, healthier and more productive, and in particular to promote an effective prevention culture. |
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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions |
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The aim of the Foundation is to provide information, advice and expertise – on living and working conditions, industrial relations and managing change in Europe – for key actors in the field of EU social policy on the basis of comparative information, research and analysis. |
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European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) |
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ETSC is a Brussels-based independent non-profitmaking organization dedicated to the reduction of the number and severity of transport crash injuries in Europe.
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Farmworker Eye Network |
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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. |
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Fire Prevention Canada |
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FPC is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to increase visibility and awareness of fire prevention nationally through education to the public directly and through the Fire Service. It is the primary Canadian supplier of educational materials and promotional awareness programs in support of fire prevention. |
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FM-CFS Canada |
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FM-CFS Canada (formerly known as Compassion in Action) is dedicated to advancing Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) education, research and treatment. The organisation received its national charity registration status on February 27, 1996. |
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getprepared.ca (Public Safety Canada) |
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getprepared.ca is a national program that provides Canadians with practical self-help advice designed to increase awareness of emergency preparedness. |
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Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health |
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The Roundtable is an instrument of information analysis and ideas concerning the linkage
between business, the economy, mental health and work. The Roundtable consists of
business, health and education leaders who have undersigned the proposition that mental
health is a business and economic issue. |
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Global Road Safety at Work Resource Library |
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Online library to house resources from around the world related to the prevention of road traffic injuries and deaths while at work. The resources, which include employer policies and guidance documents on road safety at work, research reports on risk factors for work-related crashes, as well as statistics about worker injuries and fatalities on roads. |
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Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
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GHS addresses classification of chemicals by types of hazard and proposes harmonized hazard communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. It aims at ensuring that information on physical hazards and toxicity from chemicals be available in order to enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the handling, transport and use of these chemicals. The GHS also provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. |
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Government of Alberta Approved Occupational Hygiene Consulting Firms |
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A list of occupational hygiene consulting firms prequalified by the Alberta Personnel Administration office, to conduct occupational hygiene work in Alberta Government worksites. |
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Health and Safety Association Network (HSAN) |
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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. |
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Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP) |
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The Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP) is a not-for-profit organization that catalyzes action on Canadian indoor environmental issues through multi-stakeholder collaboration. |
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HS-Canada |
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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 |
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ILO-CIS International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) |
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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. |
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ILOLEX - the ILO's Database on International Labour Standards |
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This is a searchable database of the full text of the International Labour Organization's international labour standards. |
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Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc. |
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The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) was established in 1995 to promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the Indoor Air Quality industry. Committed to education and research, the association serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas within the emerging IAQ industry. |
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Industrial Safety & Hygiene News: Buyers Guide |
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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. |
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Inquiries & Client Services (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) |
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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. |
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Institute of Hazardous Materials Management |
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The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) is a non-profit organization that offers the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM®) program. IHMM is governed by a Board of Directors.
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Institute of Risk management |
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The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is risk management's leading professional education and training body. The Institute provides high quality education, training and professional development in risk management at a range of levels, from introductory to expert. |
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Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) |
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This website provides information on the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC), which was established in 1995 to strengthen cooperation and increase coordination in the field of chemical safety. |
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
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IARC's mission is "to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research, and disseminates scientific information through meetings, publications, courses and fellowships." Some IARC publications are available in their entirety on the web site. |
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International EMF Project |
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The International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project, established by the World Health Organization in 1996, assesses health and environmental effects of exposure to static and time varying electric and magnetic fields in the frequency range 0 - 300 GHz, with a view to the development of international guidelines on exposure limits. |
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International Health Care Worker Safety Center |
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The International Healthcare Worker Safety Center at the University of Virginia is dedicated to reducing this serious risk to healthcare workers. The Center has made major contributions to needle safety in the United States and many other countries. |
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International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) |
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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers, distributors, users, and rental and training companies. |
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International Programme on Chemical Safety (INCHEM) |
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Database of chemical safety information from intergovernmental organizations whose goal is to assist in the sound management of chemicals. |
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International Programme on Chemical Safety (INTOX) |
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Database that is an essential tool for poison centres and related units concerned with preventing, recording, evaluation, diagnosing, treating and reporting on chemical emergencies. |
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Ionizing Radiation Web Site - World Health Organization |
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This World Health Organization web site includes information about the WHO Ionizing Radiation Programme and a range of information resources about ionizing radiation, environmental radiation, radiation accidents and emergencies and ongoing research. |
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Job Safety Skills Society |
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The Job Safety Skills Society (JSSS) helps educate thousands of students about workplace health and safety issues through the award-winning, school-based safety education program called JobSafe. JobSafe is a comprehensive school-based workplace health and safety program designed to encourage and promote the development of a positive attitude toward safety.
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Kelowna and District Safety Council |
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The Kelowna and District Safety Council Society is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting safety awareness and accident prevention within Kelowna and the surrounding communities by educating the public about a variety of safety issues. KDSC also cooperates with other like-minded organizations in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries. |
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LabourStart: Labour News from Canada |
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Labour News Network (LNN), sponsored by LabourStart, allows activists to post their own news stories, uncensored, unmoderated, on the LabourStart website. Selected news stories will be linked to the main LabourStart page. But ALL news stories will be viewable. This link provides access to labour-oriented news from Canada. |
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Laser Institute of America (LIA) |
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The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the international society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. |
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Manitoba Farm Safety |
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The Workplace Safety and Health Division in conjunction with Manitoba Agriculture and Food administer the provincial farm safety. Currently, agriculture accounts for a significant portion of reported workplace deaths and injuries. As with most of the other workplaces in Manitoba, the Workplace Safety and Health Act does apply to farm workplaces, affording all workers the same right to protection of their safety and health while at work. |
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Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL): Occupational Health Centre |
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The MFL Occupational Health Centre (OHC) is a community health centre funded by Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and donations. The Centre helps workers, employers, and joint health and safety committees to improve workplace health and safety conditions and eliminate hazards. Our services are available free of charge. |
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center |
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Another web site that provides a wide variety of information on this specific topic. This website is devoted to the needs of people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The content contained herein was not prepared by medical professionals nor should it be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Additionally, this information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship simply by its viewing. |
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Mesothelioma Cancer Center |
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Asbestos.com is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer. This website offers a one-stop resource on all asbestos issues ranging from occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options. |
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Mesothelioma Web |
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One of the most established and comprehensive sites on mesothelioma. This site provides facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials. The site constantly adds new information and articles, including international news. |
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Minerva Canada |
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Minerva is a not for profit corporation dedicated to improving business effectiveness through Safety Management Education. We target tomorrow's leaders by encouraging colleges and universities to embed safety management education into the Core Curricula of business and engineering programs.
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Musicians’ Clinics of Canada |
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Objectives of the clinic are to advance clinical research in the area of arts medicine; to develop and implement educational programs aimed at advancing and preserving health of artists and to promote education in the field of arts medicine.
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National Association of Chemical Distributors |
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National Association of Chemical Distributors is an international association of chemical distributor companies that purchase and take title of chemical products from manufacturers. |
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National Center for Farmworker Health Inc. |
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The National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation is dedicated to improving the health status of farmworker families by providing information services and products to a network of more than 500 migrant health center service sites in the United States. |
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National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training |
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The National Clearinghouse is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) Worker Education and Training Program (WETP) and is the primary national source for hazardous waste worker curricula, technical reports, and weekly news. |
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National Day of Mourning |
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Observed annually on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have been injured, killed or suffer illness as a result of occupational accidents and hazards. This day of observance was instituted upon the passing into legislation of the Workers Mourning Day Act in December 1990. Since that time, various events are organized each year by labour organizations across the country are to express remembrance for the family, friends and colleagues who have suffered in carrying out workplace duties. |
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National Farm Medicine Center |
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NFMC goals for the future include expansion of its competency in infectious disease research and rural and agricultural health and safety, as well as becoming an excellent resource for professional training in agromedicine and agriculture-related research. |
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National Joint Council |
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The National Joint Council includes 17 public service bargaining agents, Treasury Board and a number of "separate employers" as official members. Partnership and co-development are keys to the modernization of public service labour relations. At the National Joint Council, government and union representatives demonstrate that partnership and co-development improve the workplace and provide important benefits.
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National Pesticide Information Center (NPIQ)
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The NPIQ is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. |
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National Safety Council of Australia, Inc. |
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NSCA is Australia's leading provider of OHS training and consulting services and is committed to helping clients and members continuously improve workplace health, safety and environment. |
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National School Safety Center |
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The National School Safety Center serves as an advocate for safe, secure and peaceful schools worldwide and as a catalyst for the prevention of school crime and violence. NSSC provides school communities and their school safety partners with quality information, resources, consultation, and training services. The National School Safety Center identifies and promotes strategies, promising practices and programs that support safe schools for all students as part of the total academic mission. |
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National Toxicology Program |
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The NTP is an interagency program whose mission is to evaluate agents of public health concern by developing and applying tools of modern toxicology and molecular biology. |
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Naval Safety Center |
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United States Navy site which deals with all aspects of health and safety. |
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New England Laborers' Health and Safety Fund |
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An alliance of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) and the Association of General Contractors, NELHSF draws on the expertise of both labor and management participants in providing health and safety technical counsel and timely assistance at job sites throughout New England. |
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New York State Zero Lift Task Force |
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The mission is to create a safe environment for patients and healthcare workers by eliminating strenuous manual lifting tasks involved in transferring and repositioning patients, thus improving the physical well-being of health care workers, significantly reducing negative patient outcomes, improving the financial strength of the health care industry by significantly reducing workers compensation costs, and retaining and recruiting qualified staff. |
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NIOSH Agricultural Centers
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These centers were established by cooperative agreement to conduct research, education, and prevention projects to address the nation’s pressing agricultural health and safety problems. Geographically, the Centers are distributed throughout the nation to be responsive to the agricultural health and safety issues unique to the different regions. |
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North American Hazardous Materials Management Association |
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NAHMMA is an established group of hazardous materials management professionals. The purpose of NAHMMA is to advance education, foster communication, encourage policy development, recognize exemplary programs and provide professional development opportunities. |
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North American Occupational Health and Safety Week |
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NAOSH Week is an annual initiative led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with North American partners in Mexico and the United States. |
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Northern Centre for Advanced Technology Inc (NORCAT) |
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To work with the private and public sector as an economic development agent to create wealth through the intelligent deployment of appropriate technology, and as an agent supporting occupational health and safety in the workplace. |
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Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre |
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The Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre is dedicated to care of people with chronic illness related to the environment; research into causes and effective treatments and education. |
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Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board and Construction Industry Panel |
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The Labour Relations Board and Construction Industry Panel help to resolve disputes between labour and management that relate to the Trade Union Act. This web site provides information about the Board's services. |
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Occupational and Environmental Health Clinic: St. Michael's Hospital |
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The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) contributes to the prevention of occupational and environmental injury and illness and provides exemplary care to those who are suffering from occupational and environmental injury and disease. |
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Occupational Health and Safety Tribunal Canada |
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The mandate of the Tribunal 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.
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Occupational Road Safety Alliance |
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The Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) brings together employers, trade unions, local authorities, police forces, safety organisations and professional and trade associations. It aims to raise awareness of work related road safety and to encourage businesses to manage at-work road risk more effectively. |
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Occupational Stress Injury Clinic |
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A specialized outpatient program that exclusively serves veterans of the Canadian Forces, current Forces members, and eligible members of the RCMP. The goal is to help people improve their quality of life through a better understanding of the impact of severe stress. |
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Office of the Employer Advisor (Ontario) |
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The OEA is an independent agency of the Ministry of Labour and has been helping Ontario employers manage their workplace safety and insurance costs, since 1985. They provide expert advice to any size employer; including mediation, negotiation, and representation throughout the workplace safety and insurance system to employers who primarily employ fewer than 100 employees. |
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Office of the Worker Advisor (OWA) |
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The Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is an independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour. The OWA provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters (formerly called workers' compensation).
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OH&S Events |
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Icludes information on various opportunities for people interested in Occupational Health and Safety to learn about developments in health and safety and to share their perspectives on OSH issues. Includes weekly connferences, courses and seminars; a list of events in which CCOHS is scheduled to participate; conferences, courses and seminars around the world; and, on-going courses and training programmes.
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Ontario Workplace Gateway |
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Developed by the Ministry of Labour, the Ontario Workplace Gateway provides employers, workers and others with one-stop access to information and services on a wide variety of workplace-related topics. Ranging from rights, responsibilities and resources respecting employment standards and health and safety laws, environmental protection and other legislated standards, the Ontario Workplace Gateway helps you find the information and answers you need to ensure safe, fair and harmonious workplaces. |
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Operation Lifesafer |
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Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in co-operation with the Canada Safety Council, provincial safety councils/leagues, railway companies, unions, police, public and community groups. The goal is to reduce the needless loss of life, injuries and damages caused by highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents. |
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Operation Lifesaver |
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Operation Lifesaver is a national public education program sponsored by the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in co-operation with the Canada Safety Council, provincial safety councils/leagues, railway companies, unions, police, public and community groups. |
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Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) |
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To be the world's leading source of education and information promoting evidence-based infection control and safety policies and practices in dentistry. |
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OSH Answers |
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This is a collection of frequently asked health and safety questions, presented by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). |
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OSH for Everyone: Northwest Territories & Nunavut |
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This collection of occupational health and safety (OH&S) resources is designed to help workers and employers prevent injuries and illnesses in their workplace. |
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OshWeb |
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OshWeb provides links to, reviews of and comments on websites in the Occupational Safety and Health sector. OshWeb is an initiative of Prevent, Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Belgium in collaboration with the ISSA Information Section. |
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Our Youth at Work |
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Our Youth at Work is a charitable foundation to try to prevent any other young workers from dying or getting hurt at work. Its unique approach of linking up students, parents, educators and corporate executives and workers face-to-face to talk about workplace safety has impacted more than five million people across North America.
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Pandemic Influenza Portal |
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This new web portal provides one stop access to online information from several Government of Canada departments and agencies about pandemic influenza, avian flu, seasonal flu and related matters. |
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Pandemic Planning (CCOHS site) |
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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. |
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Passport to Safety |
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A unique, not-for-profit, cross-Canada catalyst for change intended to help eliminate needless injuries and preventable deaths of young Canadians aged 24 and under. Passport to Safety supports the vision that our children enter and then return home from safe workplaces every day, which are therefore safe workplaces for people of all ages. Young people challenge a Passport to Safety "test", based on learning outcomes developed by health and safety curriculum experts from most provincial and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. |
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PEI Farm Health and Safety Website |
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The PEI Farm Health and Safety Web Site is designed for those working in farm safety, including farm managers who are responsible for their health and that of others working in their operation. The site also focuses on children who bear the greatest risk in the farm environment. |
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Prevent-it.ca |
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Young worker health and safety portal developed by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. |
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Professional Organisations in Occupational safety and Health |
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POOSH exists to promote the continuous improvement of the practice of occupational safety and health through education, communication and the encouragement of cooperation between all persons and agencies involved in the provision of a healthy and safe working environment. |
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Project on Emerging Nonotechnologies |
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The Project is dedicated to helping ensure that as nanotechnologies advance, possible risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and the potential benefits of these new technologies are realized. |
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Provincial Safety Councils of Canada |
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Web site of a number of Canadian Provincial Safety Councils. The emphasis is on providing a single gateway for a number of online training programs. |
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Psychologically Healthy Workplace Collaborative |
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Their aim is to enhance and ensure the health, productivity and sustainability of Canadian workers and workplaces. The Collaborative is a Standing Committee of the British Columbia Psychological Association. |
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Public Service Alliance of Canada: Health and Safety |
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The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), is one of Canada's largest unions. The Health and Safety Program includes: the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers; the prevention among workers of ill-health caused by their working conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from factors promoting ill-health and the placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to their physiological and psychological condition.
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Radiation Answers |
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This Web site was prepared by appointed Health Physics Society members, and technical accuracy was assured with a separate review by a technical panel appointed by the Society Board of Directors. This site aims to further the understanding, evaluating, and the controlling of the potential risks from radiation relative to the benefits. |
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Resource Centre for Occupational Health & Safety |
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On campus since 1978, the Centre provides a complete industrial hygiene consulting service to the industrial and general communities of Northwestern Ontario. The Centre is staffed by health and safety professionals with many years of experience. Several staff members have taken substantial continuing education training courses on health and safety related topics.
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RFcom (formerly the Wireless Information Resource Centre) |
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RFcom, formerly the Wireless Information Resource Centre, is based at the University of Ottawa McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment. RFcom provides up-to-date authoritative information about research on the health effects of wireless technology. |
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Right to Know Network |
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The Right-to-Know Network (RTK NET), a service provided by OMB Watch, provides free access to numerous environmental databases. With the information available on RTK NET, you can identify specific factories and their environmental effects, and assess the people and communities affected. |
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Safe Tank Alliance
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OSHA established the Alliance Program and aimed for participants to work collaboratively and to leverage resources in reaching and educating the nation's workforce in advancing safety initiatives. The Safe Tank Alliance, with participants such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is one such alliance. |
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Safe@workcoaltion |
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The Safe@work Web site is designed to assist employers in addressing the issue of domestic violence. It has been organized to make available information about training curricula and model domestic violence workplace policies, address legal issues, provide domestic violence statistics and resources for employers and employees as well as offer referrals |