IHSA currently offers over 300 different products. These products support all of IHSA's training programs and prevention priorities: musculoskeletal disorders, slips, trips and falls from heights, struck by (machinery), joint health and safety committee certification, small business, vulnerable workers and the internal responsibility system (IRS).
IHSAs products are available in a variety of formats such as: manuals, DVDs, website downloads, posters, stickers, tags, cards, information bulletins, and so on. Our products are developed with input from IHSA's members through the Labour-Management Network and the IHSA Advisory Council volunteers. The following is a list of some of IHSAs products for high-risk hazards. For a complete listing of all products by product title, number, sector, topic and type, visit the products section.
Self Adhesive Decal.
A comprehensive handbook for dealing safely with asbestos. Complies with the new Asbestos Regulation 278/05. 81 pages. Revised Nov, 2010.
Caution sticker with the messages: Asbestos Dust Hazard, and Access Restricted to persons wearing protective clothing and respirators. 10 x 7 sticker.
To be submitted by employers to the MOL for any worker exposed to asbestos. 8Ό x 12½. Available to Ontario construction only.
This kit contains everything you need to get started right, including material you are required by law to have on site: Health and Safety Manual, Act and Regs, Safety Talks, 2-Minute News and 2 posters.
This sticker warns of live electrical wires overhead. 2 x 6 sticker.
A reminder to call Ontario One Call or contact the utilities in the area before excavating a site.
A green and white striped tag is used to identify defective equipment and/or control the operation of equipment or devices that could result in damage to equipment or impairment of service. This unnumbered Caution Tag has space to record the reason for the tag replacement on the tag itself.
A form used with the Series Caution Tag to record the devices and reason for the tag placement. Form, 50 sheets/pad
Only one type of chain can be used for overhead lifting grade 8 alloy (grade T). This DVD identifies the characteristics of this chain, explains how and when it should be used for rigging, and demonstrates the procedures for inspection. 13 minutes. Colour.
This safety meeting package contains everything you need to conduct a multimedia safety meeting on chainsaw operation.
Did you Circle Your Vehicle? sticker. 3 round. Pack of 50.
Hand signals for concrete pumping.
This guide has been compiled to familiarize utility and telecommunications personnel and contractors with various conductor stringing methods.
This safety meeting package includes information on the definition of a confined space, the laws that govern the space and safe entry and egress.
Contains everything you need to recognize and protect yourself against construction health and safety hazards. 350 pages. Revised, Nov 2010.
A comprehensive safety manual, similar to Construction Health and Safety Manual (M029), developed for six trades: boilermakers, millwrights, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics, pipe trades, sprinkler and fire protection trades, and insulators. Jan 2009 ed.
The Contractor's Toolkit can help firms develop or improve their health and safety progam. It contains resources to help you comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations as well as Ministry of Labour audits and inspections. Revised Jan 2010.
Self Adhesive Decal.
This poster reminds workers to cover all floor openings to prevent falls. Full Colour PDF. 17" x 11".
Graphics and live action are used to identify crane types, describe components, and explain how to select the right crane for the job. 19 minutes. Colour.
This DVD, intended for children grades 1-6, alerts kids to construction site hazards. Two children are injured when they ignore warnings and take a shortcut through a construction site. 26 minutes. Colour.
This poster alerts children to construction site hazards. 17 x 22.
The Danger Alive tag warns of live electrical wires in the area. 3Ύ x 6Ό tag.
The Danger Do Not Energize or Operate tag informs workers that the system has been temporarily shut down due to maintenance being performed on it. 2Ύ x 5 tag.
This sticker is used primarily to warn of electrical hazards. 4 x Ύ sticker.
Weather-resistant plastic. 17 x 22 poster.
15 X 7 sticker. Pack of 25.
Weather-resistant plastic. 17 x 22 poster.
Self Adhesive Decal.
Provides space for recording all the information legally required for commercial diving personnel in Ontario. 215 pages.
This scaffolding safety poster asks workers to "Remember your safety points" and "Do not use bent, damaged or mismatched components". 8½" x 11".
Demonstrates the proper selection, use and maintenance of electric circular handsaws. Reviews basic safety rules and safety features and procedures for selecting, adjusting, sharpening, and setting blades. Demonstrates different types of cuts, including pocket cuts, and pinpoints common examples of mishandling. 18 minutes. Colour.
Precautions covering most aspects of electrical construction and maintenance work. 130 pages. 2008 edition.
These safety rules are for the purpose of preventing personal injury, illness and property damage. The Electrical Utility Safety Rules are a reflection of the experience of the membership and others of the industry, and of the knowledge to identify, eliminate and control hazards.
This poster illustrates the proper elements of a safe scaffold. Full Colour PDF. 8 1/2" x 11".
Use this industry-delivered program to train workers on the safe use of elevating work platforms. The program consists of a Trainer's Guide plus 5 User's Guides. By following the instructions in the Trainer's Guide, a competent person can deliver employee training. 2007 edition.
Order extra copies of the User's Guides for the Elevating Work Platforms Training Kit (M058KIT). 2007 edition.
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This guide designates the practices that should be followed when entry and work in a confined space is required.
A bonus free copy of Temporary Grounding and Bonding Techniques Safe Practice Guide is also included. This DVD helps workers understand the concepts of the equipotential work environment by exploring common and unique work zones and aswers the questions most workers have regarding this invaluable work procedure.
A guide outlining the proper procedures for the erection and dismantling of frame shoring towers. 16 pages.
Excavating with Hydrovac Trucks in the Vicinity of Underground Electrical Plant.
Pocket-sized card showing excavator handsignals. 4Ό x 2Ύ. Two-sided.
"Eye protection must be worn in this area" sticker. Package of 50. 6 x 10Ό.
Use this with IHSA's Basics of Fall Protection kit to deliver training on fall protection fundamentals. Covers legal responsibilities, hazards and controls. Colour.
This safety meeting package contains everything you need to conduct a multimedia safety meeting on fall protection equipment inspection.
This poster reminds you that roofing tools include fall protection. Print this poster and post at your workplace. Colour. 8 1/2" x 11". (PDF file).
The largest version of the fall protection posters measures 17" x 22" and is printed on weather- and UV-resistant vinyl. It conveys the message, "Tie Off: Falls Are Killing Us". Full colour.
There are two versions of the Fall Protection stickers which convey the messages "Tie Off" and "Falls Are Killing Us". They measure 2 1/2" in diameter and come in a sheet with 10 stickers per sheet.
The smaller version of the fall protection posters measures 8½ x 11 and conveys the message, "Falls Are Killing Us: Tie Off". 3-colour. Paper.
6 x 10Ό sticker. Pack of 50.
New 2008 edition. This manual covers health and safety for formwork in construction. Topics include: site preparation, material handling, assembly, erecting formwork, concrete, stripping and removal. 68 pages. 2008 edition.
This poster reminds workers to "Place guardrails around openings". 17 x 22.
To be used by supervisors and trainers to meet the requirements for training traffic control persons. 16 pages. Revised July 2011.
Pocket-sized hand signals card for hoisting operations. 4Ό x 2Ύ. Double-sided.
Hand signals sticker. 12 x 9 ½. See also Hand Signals for Hoisting Operations Card (V002).
This pocket-sized handbook includes a proof of training card on the back cover. Topics include: objectives and requirements of a traffic control person, equipment needed, safety tips, preparations and checklists, rights and regulations. 3½ x 5½. 20 pages. 2010 edition.
This DVD alerts operators, riggers, and other trades to hazards in crane operating areas. Topics include overhead powerlines, proximity of other equipment, ground conditions, and proper use of outriggers. Of special interest is the section on load weights and crane capacities. 15 minutes. Colour.
Covers planning, pre-flight briefing, responsibilities, ground crew procedures, and signalling. 20 pages. 2000 edition.
This guide will familiarize personnel with the specialized techniques, work practices and protective equipment necessary to safely carry out high voltage rubber techniques on circuits up to 36kV.
Designed for field and classroom use, this book covers major subjects from IHSAs Rigging Manual (RM001) and Mobile Crane Manual (MC001). Revised, Sep 2009.
This DVD focuses on various devices to facilitate safe lifting, including chain hoists, come-alongs, grip hoists, electrically powered hoists, trolleys and powered winches (tuggers). 20 minutes. Colour.
A buff coloured tag used to restrict the operation of a device to previously agreed limits, except with the Holder's consent. Often used to block the auto reclosing and manual re-energization of a line after an automatic trip.
This manual contains everything Homebuilders need to recognize and protect themselves against construction health and safety hazards. 2006 edition.
As of Jan 2007, the pdf version is in colour.
This guide is not intended to train personnel as qualified mechanics, but will provide pertinent information and general recommendations deemed necessary to help personnel operate hydraulic equipment.
This DVD presents the hand signals required for communication between signallers and operator. The signal is demonstrated from the operators viewpoint and the corresponding crane action is shown. 7 minutes. Colour.
This DVD covers all major hazards and safeguards involved in trenching operations. The main focus is on preventing and protecting against cave-ins, but it also explains sloping, shoring, and trench boxes in detail. 27 minutes. Colour.
This DVD deals with the safe operation of hydraulic jacks, blocking and cribbing, rollers, inclined planes, jacking towers, portable gantries, and skidding systems. 20 minutes. Colour.
This safety meeting package contains everything you need to conduct a multimedia safety meeting on ladder safety.
This guide is not intended as a training manual, but will provide pertinent information and general recommendations deemed necessary to perform work involving ladders in a safe and efficient manner.
This DVD covers how to select, use and handle various types of ladders safely, as well as how to make job-built ladders. Includes instructors notes and inspection checklists. 18 minutes. Colour.
This poster shows you how to set up a ladder at a safe angle. Colour. 8 1/2" x 11".
This package reviews safe operating procedures, relevant competencies for operators and maintenance, inspections and load handling. It includes relevant legislation governing lift trucks, as well as appropriate hazard identification techniques.
Self Adhesive Decal.
This guide designates the practices that should be followed by member firms when involved in overhead line clearing operations.
This guide will familiarize personnel with specialized techniques, work practices, tools and equipment deemed necessary to carry out live line tool techniques on energized circuits.
This advisory contains helpful information for the excavator about locating underground utilities before starting to dig. 1 page.
This poster reminds workers to look out for overhead powerlines. Colour. 17" x 22" (High Res). 8 1/2" x 11" (PDF).
This guide designates the practices that should be followed by member firms when involved in low voltage applications.
Report forms for monthly inspection of mobile cranes. Contains 24 sets of duplicate 8 ½ x 11 forms with reusable carbon sheet.
The most authoritative text on mobile cranes ever published. Contains over 500 illustrations and more than 150 load chart exercises for 17 different types of cranes. Hard cover. 419 pages.
Companies that rely on the use of vehicles, either during the working day or in order to get workers to and from work, should consider the potential costs of a collision.
Depending on the type of material and the extent of contamination, the Mould Remediation Chart helps determine what actions, clean-up methods, personal protective equipment (PPE) and containment measures should be taken.
This safety meeting package provides a basic overview of ergonomics and the risk factors associated with MSDs.
This profile can help homebuilders working on concrete floors and drains identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help drywallers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help flooring workers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help framers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help plumbers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help roofers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help boilermakers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help workers in the carpentry finishing trade identify MSD hazards in their job and learn how to control them.
This profile can help masonry workers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help millwrights identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help refrigeration and air conditioning workers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help refrigeration and air conditioning workers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help rodworkers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help roofers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This profile can help sheetmetal workers identify MSD hazards in their job and how to control them.
This guide can help workers in the tile and terrazzo trade identify musculoskeletal hazards in their job and learn how to control them.
Use this in your new worker orientation program. Focuses on personal protective equipment, hazard awareness and responsibilities. Produced in 1997. 10 minutes.
Also available in French (Ask for F043-F).
This safety meeting package covers the basics of open water safety and will help facilitate discussion on this critical topic.
A form used as a multi-purpose application to request an issued PC-2 Work Permit or a Supporting Guarantee from a controlling Authority. It can also be used to request a Hold-Off Condition or Equipment Out of Service, with or without a Self-Administered Work Permit. Form, 50 sheets/pad.
This red tag is both a tag and a form. It is used to establish a Self-Administered Work Permit requiring only a single device.
A red and white striped tag used for one item Supporting Guarantees.
A form used to conduct testing under an issued PC2 Work Permit. Form, 50 sheets/pad.
Reusable red and yellow striped test tag used to identify devices in a test condition under a Work Permit.
Switching order used for PC2 Work Permits or other switching. Form, 50 sheets/pad.
This is a multi-purpose form used for switching, Self-Administered Work Permits, Supporting Guarantees and establishing tests. Form, 50 sheets/pad; Large Pad.
This form is used for an issued Work Permit or Supporting Guarantee when combined with a PC1 and a PC17A. Form, 50 sheets/pad.
Reusable yellow tag used for PC2 and PC17B Work Permits and Supporting Guarantees. Sold in quantities of 50.
Orange and white striped De-energizing Device tag used to identify the person or Work Group relying on a temporary ground.
This posters reminds workers to use head, eye and foot protection. 17 x 22.
Hand signals for pile driving.
This guide provides valuable, field-tested information on pole installation, hydraulic equipment, pole removal and other facets of safe work practice for pole handling.
This log book is to be used by Powerline Technician Apprentices to identify key skills and work methods that must be acquired by the apprentice in order to complete each level of apprenticeship training.
This poster gives workers some helpful tips to prevent falls from ladders. Full Colour PDF. 17" x 11".
The safety meeting package will provide some essential refreshers on the use of propane both at work and at home and aslo an opportunity for discussion and review of this important topic.
Hand signals for ready mix drivers.
This DVD focuses on the reeved block system, or block and tackle, which has been used for centuries to lift and pull loads. The components, mechanical advantage, friction loads, and methods of reeving are carefully reviewed. 15 minutes. Colour.
Self Adhesive Decal.
12-panel wallet card with extensive practical information for rigging operations. 3Ό x 4½ when folded.
Our revised Rigging Hardware DVD demonstrates the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hardware such as hooks, shackles, eye bolts, turnbuckles, sheaves, and spreader beams. Proper selection and application is emphasized and there is a section on safe working loads and rated capacities. 20 minutes. Colour.
Recognized worldwide as the most comprehensive text on rigging in print today. Contains over 600 photos and illustrations and more than 70 tables of information. Hard cover. 188 pages. 2006 edition.
This guide designates the practices that should be followed by member firms when using ropes, slings and rigging procedures.
Series 500: A green and white striped tag is used to identify defective equipment and/or control the operation of equipment or devices that could result in damage to equipment or impairment of service.
Series 600: A green and white striped tag is used to identify defective equipment and/or control the operation of equipment or devices that could result in damage to equipment or impairment of service.
Series 700: A green and white striped tag is used to identify defective equipment and/or control the operation of equipment or devices that could result in damage to equipment or impairment of service.
Series 800: A green and white striped tag is used to identify defective equipment and/or control the operation of equipment or devices that could result in damage to equipment or impairment of service.
Workers in construction's service sector face hazards when they drive, transport dangerous goods, and respond to a variety of work environments. This video covers service vehicle safety checks, storing and loading material and equipment, emergency planning, and working alone. 12 minutes. Colour.
This award-winning DVD motivates workers to wear eye protection on the job. Features fast-paced action shots. Dust rises and sparks fly but the job gets done safely. 4 minutes. Colour.
This product is currently under revision.
Covers sling materials, configurations, angles, working load limits, centre of gravity, and other aspects of safe sling use. 36 pages. 2000 edition.
This DVD identifies configurations and types of slings through action shots and three-dimensional graphics. The same techniques highlight the treatment of sling angle, safe working load, and principles affecting lifts such as centre of gravity. 21 minutes. Colour.
Whether it's a slippery floor, a cord in a busy aisle or an unevern surface, workplace slips and falls can be detrimental.
This guide is a valuable planning, preparation and training tool for anyone involved in hoisting or hauling activities. 88 pages. 2003 edition.
This product is currently under revision.
This DVD demonstrates the safe use of manual and powered swingstages and bosuns chairs. It stresses the importance of training and planning before work starts. 7 ½ minutes. Colour.
This rule book (revised 2007) is meant to call attention to specific hazards and establish procedures to eliminate or control them.
This guide designates the practices that should be followed by member firms when involved in de-energizing isolated electrical circuits or apparatus.
This DVD explains why you should keep two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on your ladder or equipment when mounting or dismounting. 7 minutes. Colour.
Guidelines for using GFCIs used on portable generators in construction. Illustrated with diagrams and photographs. 8½ x 11. 20 pages. 1997 edition.
This double-sided poster reminds workers to tie off on construction sites. One side features a low-rise residential site and the other side a high-rise residential site. 17" x 22". Colour.
The smaller version of the fall protection posters measures 8½ x 11 and conveys the message, "Tie Off: Falls Are Killing Us". 3-colour. Paper.
Report forms for monthly inspection of tower cranes. Contains 24 sets of duplicate 8 ½ x 11 forms with reusable carbon sheet.
Hand signals card for traffic control. 3½ x 2½. Pack of 50.
The Trenching Safety manual provides an introduction to trenching hazards. Contents include: soil types, causes of cave-ins, protection and safeguards, and emergency procedures. 32 pages. Revised, Nov 2010.
This guide will look at the different components of underground systems from types of underground systems to cable and fault locating of URD cable.
Conveniently packaged on CD, this safety meeting package contains an electronic slideshow presentation, facilitator's notes and a short quiz on underground switching and grounding.
Self Adhesive Decal.
The "Use Your Harness" sticker measures 3 x 2.
Utility Work Protection Code Manual. The fundamentals and responsibilities of Work Protection. 130 page code book; 8.5" x 11 - Large
Utility Work Protection Code Manual (small format). The fundamentals and responsibilities of Work Protection. 130 page code book, 4.75 x 6.125 - Small
Vehicle Inspection Report 2 part form in a pad format. This form reflects the new legislation which took effect July 1, 2007.
If a vehicle breaks down or is not kept in a tidy and organized fashion, it can affect a worker's efficiency and their safety in some cases. This safety meeting package contains everything you need to conduct a safety meeting on this important topic.
Self Adhesive Decal.
Self Adhesive Decal.
This poster reminds workers to wear their seatbelt when operating heavy equipment. Colour. 17" x 22" (High Res). 8 1/2" x 11" (PDF).
This safety meeting package prodivdes helpful tips and solutions to assist workers both on the job, their way to and and from work and in their daily lives. This packages also provides an opportunity for discussion and review of this important topic.
This DVD explains the various types and applications of wire rope. Guidelines for selection, inspection, and maintenance are all demonstrated in detail. Terms, classifications, and standards for wire rope are explained, and determining safe working load is emphasized. 19 minutes. Colour.
