The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.

Aug 27, 2025 · The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information …

Aug 28, 2025 · What is a combustible dust? A combustible dust is any material (finely divided solid particles) that has the ability disperse in air and catch fire and explode when exposed to …

May 22, 2025 · What are safety talks? Safety talks, also known as toolbox talks, safety briefings, and tailgate meetings, are short, informative, and focused meetings that discuss a certain …

Feb 15, 2023 · What are storage safety cabinets, and what is their purpose? Storage safety cabinets are cabinets used to store hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, oxidizers, …

Aug 19, 2025 · What are the requirements for sanitation and toilet facilities in the workplace?  Occupational health and safety legislation in Canada requires employers to …

Who uses pushing and pulling motions at work? Workers use various pushing and pulling techniques in a wide range of activities, such as: using manual carts and trucks sliding objects …

Aug 28, 2025 · What are the reporting requirements when an injury or serious incident occurs? The employer will likely need to report an injury or illness to the workers' compensation board …

Aug 28, 2025 · What does the legislation state about temperature conditions at work? In some cases, legislation provides a range of acceptable temperatures for specific circumstances.

Aug 28, 2025 · What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and …