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We have worked with a variety of companies to address prevention-related issues. Our prevention teams have extensive experience with providing organizations with expertise, guidance, support and thought leadership in the following areas:
Hazard alerts help employers, supervisors and workers understand the unique dangers that could injure a worker and help employers address new or existing hazards.
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Information about hazards in the aggregate industry and how to prevent them.
Information about asbestos training, and resources on how to control exposure to asbestos-containing material.
Mandatory registration system that monitors the safety performance of large truck and bus operators.
Information on health and safety hazards associated with working in a confined space.
Learn the basic steps for planning, designing, constructing, and operating ice roads.
Our most comprehensive health and safety guide. It's a must-have for every construction worker and helps you recognize and protect yourself against health and safety hazards.
Disponible en français: Manuel de santé et sécurité de l'industrie de la construction
Accidents involving tower cranes, mobile cranes, and concrete pumps can have tragic consequences for workers and the public.
Distracted driving is a leading cause of driving-related deaths in Ontario. This section provides information and resources about driver safety and eliminating distractions.
Are you planning a diving operation in Ontario? Divers employed in Ontario are required to comply with the requirements of Diving Operations (Ontario Regulation 629/94) and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Protective measures against electrical hazards such as electric shock, arc flash and powerline contact.
Fall protection training and resources on how to protect yourself or your workers from falls from heights.
An association of driver trainers and safety professionals helping to promote safety within the transportation industry.
This section will provide you with the resources you need to "get started" on the path to health and safety.
Sample documents to help you develop a health and safety policy and program or revise your existing one.
Information on powers, duties, and training requirements for those who are interested in becoming their company's H & S Rep.
How to recognize the symptoms of heat stress and implement ways to prevent it.
The dangers of working with heavy vehicles or equipment and information on establishing safety measures such as traffic control procedures.
Training courses to become a certified member of a Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Heavy or repetitive lifting can hurt your back and lead to a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD).
The age, background, and experience level of a worker can have an impact on the hazards they may be exposed to and the type of injuries they may face in the workplace.
How to avoid motor vehicle accidents.
The trucking industry urgently needs better policies and practices to minimize the trucking profession’s potentially harmful effects on driver mental health.
Resources to help you recognize, assess and control ergonomic hazards that could lead to painful and costly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
A certificate awarded to those who have practical construction knowledge and a wide range of health and safety training.
Information about the effects of noise and how to control it.
Online version of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations that can be searched by topic or keyword.
Information on protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, and respirators.
Resources to help injured workers get back to safe and productive work as soon as possible.
Programs, products and services to assist the employer in the development and implementation of a road safety program.
A comprehensive collection of 5-minute safety talks that reminds workers about health and safety issues on the jobsite.
In the industries served by IHSA, slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of fatalities and critical injuries across Ontario.
It is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health. In fact, smoking costs the Ontario economy about $2 billion in health care costs each year. Workers who smoke are also at higher risk of contracting diseases from exposure to various substances in the workplace.
Time for a mid-year review of your health and safety practices. If you are a small company with only a few employees, it can sometimes be hard to incorporate health and safety into your business.
Struck-by is a term for the various injuries that occur when workers are hit—or struck—by tools, materials, equipment, or vehicles. It is a leading cause of injury in the industries that IHSA serves.
Resources to help you become a competent supervisor.
Resources for employers who work with suspended work platform systems and boatswain's chairs.
Resources compiled for the recent blitz on struck-by hazards associated with traffic control on construction sites and roadbuilding projects.
Information on how to prevent accidents relating to trenching and excavation work.
Learn about cold temperatures and icy conditions that are often a part of Canadian winters can cause hazards at the workplace.
Employers in Ontario are required to assess the risks of workplace violence and develop policies and programs towards eliminating violence and harassment in their workplaces.
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