Hazards
Occupational health hazards are essentially exposures to substances, energy or other phenomena that can cause short or long-term harm to people. The key is to identify their presence (by reviewing the work environment and practices), assess the potential for harm, then eliminate or control exposure to safe levels (and as low as reasonably achievable). Resources relate to common hazards and their identification, exposure assessment and control.
Physical
Commonly described as a factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it, physical hazards here include noise, vibration, elevation and pressure.
Mineral
Hazards related to exposure to raw and human-processed minerals or crystalline substances which can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and surface injection. Mineral hazards here include asbestos, silica, talc and fibreglass.
Environmental
Environmental hazards include those beyond the control of the workplace and can be natural or human generated. Key examples include heat, sun, cold, smoke and air pollution.
Energy
Energy hazards in the context of disease are those which subject the body to increased energy load which can have a negative affect on systems and metabolism. Key examples include radiation and electrical fields.
Material
Material hazards refer to toxic mixtures bound together by a process of fabrication. Key examples are plastics, treated fabrics and nanomaterials.
Particulate
Elements or mixtures whose health hazard is significantly related to their particle size, shape or other characteristics that affect vulnerability to entry and potential for harm. Key examples include diesel exhaust, ultra fine particles, and dust.
Chemical
A broad category of substances whose composition can be toxic when ingested, inhaled or dissolved in the body, key examples include solvents and heavy metals.
Allergens / Irritants
Allergens and irritants are a subset of chemicals that cause irritation, sensitization or allergy which can seriously impact an individual's ability to function as well as increase susceptibility to other hazards. This section includes resources on wet work, cleaning chemicals, preservatives and isocyanates.
Biological
Biological hazards are organic substances that pose a threat to the health of humans and other living organisms. Biological hazards include pathogenic micro-organisms, viruses, and toxins (from biological sources).
Natural
Natural hazards are a subset of biological hazards stemming from the natural environment, including spores, fungi, bio-active substances as well as wood dust. Natural hazards can also be considered to include biological vectors or transmitters of disease.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical hazards are a subset of chemicals that are designed to have an effect on the body but can be toxic depending on exposure and dose. Examples include prescription medication, hazardous and/or illicit drugs and alcohol.
Organizational
Hazards or stressors that cause stress (short-term effects) and strain (long-term effects) and can impact immunity and health. These are the hazards associated with workplace issues such as shiftwork, workload, and lack of control and/or respect.
Legislation
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A Guide to the Regulation Respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
Type: Legislation
Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour -
Emission Standards
Type: Legislation
Source: DieselNet -
O.Reg. 278/05: Designated Substance – Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
Type: Legislation
Source: Government of Ontario -
SCOEL Recommendations
Type: Legislation
Source: The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL) -
Switzerland: Nonroad: Emissions
Type: Legislation
Source: TransportPolicy.net
Video
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Asbestos
Type: Video
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Dangers of Diesel Exhaust Fumes for Business
Type: Video, Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Safe Work Australia -
Diesel Exposure in Workplaces - Webinar
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: CAREX Canada, the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust -
Management of Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
Fact Sheets
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Asbestos
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Asbestos and Your Health
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: National Cancer Institute -
Asbestos Health and Safety
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Health and Safety Executive -
Asbestos in the Educational Workplace
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents (IHSA)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents (PSHSA)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
Ebola Virus Disease – Staying Healthy and Safe at Work
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Hand Hygiene: Spread Protection, Not Infection
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Hand Hygiene: Spread Protection, Not Infection
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Hazards and Exposures
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Health Hazards in Nail Salons
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration -
Health Risks of Asbestos
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Government of Canada -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Skin at Work Resources
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Noise - Hearing Conservation Program
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits in Canada
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Occupational Illness: Requirements to Report to the Ministry of Labour
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Occupational Skin Disease
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Phase Two Amendments to the Asbestos Regulation in Ontario
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Protecting Yourself from Radiation
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency -
Requirement for Physicians to Use Safety-Engineered Needles
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Resource Guide- Planning Guide to the Implementation of Safety-Engineered Medical Sharps
Type: Guidance / Publications, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Rotational Shiftwork
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Safe Handling & Disposal of Sharps & Medical Supplies in Home Health Settings
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Seasonal Infections: Protecting Workers in Education
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Silica Dust Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
Solar Radiation Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
Sun Safety at Work Resource Library
Type: Posters / Infographics, Presentation / Workshops, Fact Sheets
Source: Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC) -
Toxicology Profiles/Fact Sheets
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -
WHMIS.org
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Health Canada
News / Articles
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Asbestos and Occupational Health
Type: News / Articles,
Source: PSHSA -
Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces
Type: News / Articles
Source: PSHSA
Education / Training
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Asbestos Awareness
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA -
Asbestos Resources Pack
Type: Education / Training
Source: No Time To Lose -
Bioaerosols in the Healthcare Setting eLearning
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
Dangers of Diesel Exhaust Fumes for Business
Type: Video, Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Safe Work Australia -
Diesel Exposure in Workplaces - Webinar
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: CAREX Canada, the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust -
Haz-Map
Type: Education / Training
Source: U.S National Library of Medicine -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Is Diesel Equipment in the Workplace Safe or Not?
Type: Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Management of Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists -
Nanotechnology and Health
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) -
Occupational and Environmental Cancer : Recognition and Prevention
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Mining: A Toolbox
Type: Education / Training
Source: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) -
WHMIS 2015: An Introduction
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Work Related Contact Dermatitis
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA
Research
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Assessment of Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Municipal Fire Halls in Ontario
Type: Research, Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Can Public Health Risk Assessment Using Risk Matrices Be Misleading?
Type: Research
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health -
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Nonmalignant Diseases Related to Asbestos
Type: Research
Source: American Thoracic Society -
Evaluating Risk: A Revisit of the Scales, Measurement Theory, and Statistical Analysis Controversy
Type: Research
Source: Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) -
Health-Related Interventions Among Night Shift Workers: A Critical Review of the Literature
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Health-Related Interventions Among Night Shift Workers: A Critical Review of the Literature
Type: Guidance / Publications, Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
IARC List of Classifications by cancer sites with sufficient or limited evidence in humans
Type: Research
Source: International Agency on Research in Cancer -
Interaction of Occupational and Personal Risk Factors in Workforce Health and Safety
Type: Research
Source: American Journal of Public Health -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Outdoor Workers Not Adequately Protected from the Sun
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Outdoor Workers Not Adequately Protected from the Sun
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Recommendations on the use and design of risk matrices
Type: Research
Source: Safety Science -
Review of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Risk Matrices
Type: Research
Source: The Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response -
Safe antineoplastic drug handling practices
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Safe antineoplastic drug handling practices
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Shiftwork, Breast Cancer and Health: Interventions to Reduce the Risks
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Shiftwork, Breast Cancer and Health: Interventions to Reduce the Risks
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Stability and Reproducibility of Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods Within the Occupational Health and Safety Scope
Type: Research
Source: WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work and Health -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work & Health -
What's Wrong with Risk Matrices?
Type: Research
Source: Society for Risk Analysis -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
Guidance / Publications
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Assessment of Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Municipal Fire Halls in Ontario
Type: Research, Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Conducting an Antineoplastic Drug Risk Assessment in Community Settings
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: PSHSA -
Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Academies Press -
Forestry - Occupational Disease
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: Prevention Through Intervention
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Health-Related Interventions Among Night Shift Workers: A Critical Review of the Literature
Type: Guidance / Publications, Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Heat Stress Awareness Guide
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario -
Isocyanates
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Oasys and Occupational Asthma -
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods: Asbestos and Other Fibers by PCM
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods: Asbestos and Other Fibers by TEM
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Swedish Work Environment Authority and the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs -
Reference List - Case Studies Relating to Pesticides and Human Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Databases and Reference Sources
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Institutional Review
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Surveillance of Pesticide Poisoning
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Resource Guide- Planning Guide to the Implementation of Safety-Engineered Medical Sharps
Type: Guidance / Publications, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Risk Matrix Input Data Biases
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The International Council on Systems Engineering -
Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Statement of Evidence: Respiratory Hazards of Poultry Dust
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Health and Safety Executive
Posters / Infographics
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Cold and Flu Infographic
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: PSHSA -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter from On-road Diesel Engines
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter in Construction
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Ebola Donning and Doffing
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: PSHSA -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Sun Safety at Work Resource Library
Type: Posters / Infographics, Presentation / Workshops, Fact Sheets
Source: Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC)
Presentation / Workshops
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Dangers of Diesel Exhaust Fumes for Business
Type: Video, Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Safe Work Australia -
Diesel Exposure in Workplaces - Webinar
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: CAREX Canada, the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust -
Is Diesel Equipment in the Workplace Safe or Not?
Type: Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Management of Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists -
Sun Safety at Work Resource Library
Type: Posters / Infographics, Presentation / Workshops, Fact Sheets
Source: Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC)
Tools / Apps
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Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Noise Calculator
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) -
Protecting Heath Care Workers From Infectious Diseases: A Self-Assessment Tool
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: PSHSA -
Resource Guide- Planning Guide to the Implementation of Safety-Engineered Medical Sharps
Type: Guidance / Publications, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
StressAssess
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Physical
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Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: Prevention Through Intervention
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) -
Haz-Map
Type: Education / Training
Source: U.S National Library of Medicine -
Hazards and Exposures
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: WorkSafeBC -
IARC List of Classifications by cancer sites with sufficient or limited evidence in humans
Type: Research
Source: International Agency on Research in Cancer -
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Noise - Hearing Conservation Program
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Noise - Occupational Exposure Limits in Canada
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Noise Calculator
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) -
Protecting Yourself from Radiation
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Mineral
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A Guide to the Regulation Respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
Type: Legislation
Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour -
Asbestos
Type: Video
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Asbestos
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Asbestos and Your Health
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: National Cancer Institute -
Asbestos Health and Safety
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Health and Safety Executive -
Asbestos Resources Pack
Type: Education / Training
Source: No Time To Lose -
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Nonmalignant Diseases Related to Asbestos
Type: Research
Source: American Thoracic Society -
Health Risks of Asbestos
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Government of Canada -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods: Asbestos and Other Fibers by PCM
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods: Asbestos and Other Fibers by TEM
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
O.Reg. 278/05: Designated Substance – Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
Type: Legislation
Source: Government of Ontario -
Occupational and Environmental Cancer : Recognition and Prevention
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Silica Dust Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work and Health -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work & Health -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
Environmental
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Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter from On-road Diesel Engines
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Heat Stress Awareness Guide
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Solar Radiation Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
Sun Safety at Work Resource Library
Type: Posters / Infographics, Presentation / Workshops, Fact Sheets
Source: Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC)
Energy
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Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Outdoor Workers Not Adequately Protected from the Sun
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Outdoor Workers Not Adequately Protected from the Sun
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Protecting Yourself from Radiation
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Material
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Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Nanotechnology and Health
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Particulate
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Assessment of Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Municipal Fire Halls in Ontario
Type: Research, Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter from On-road Diesel Engines
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter in Construction
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Dangers of Diesel Exhaust Fumes for Business
Type: Video, Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Safe Work Australia -
Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions Resources Pack
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: No Time To Lose -
Diesel Exposure in Workplaces - Webinar
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: CAREX Canada, the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust -
Emission Standards
Type: Legislation
Source: DieselNet -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Is Diesel Equipment in the Workplace Safe or Not?
Type: Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Management of Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Mesothelioma Cases in Ontario Continue to Rise
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Swedish Work Environment Authority and the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs -
Occupational and Environmental Cancer : Recognition and Prevention
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Mining: A Toolbox
Type: Education / Training
Source: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) -
Reference List - Case Studies Relating to Pesticides and Human Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Databases and Reference Sources
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Institutional Review
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Surveillance of Pesticide Poisoning
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
SCOEL Recommendations
Type: Legislation
Source: The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL) -
Statement of Evidence: Respiratory Hazards of Poultry Dust
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Health and Safety Executive -
Switzerland: Nonroad: Emissions
Type: Legislation
Source: TransportPolicy.net -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work and Health -
The Economic Burden of Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Due to Occupational and Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Institute for Work & Health -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Workplace Crystalline Silica Exposure Causes 200 Lung Cancers Annually
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
Chemical
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Asbestos and Occupational Health
Type: News / Articles,
Source: PSHSA -
Asbestos Awareness
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA -
Asbestos in the Educational Workplace
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Assessment of Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Municipal Fire Halls in Ontario
Type: Research, Guidance / Publications
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Bioaerosols in the Healthcare Setting eLearning
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA -
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Can Public Health Risk Assessment Using Risk Matrices Be Misleading?
Type: Research
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health -
CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
CAREX Canada Profiles and Estimates
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CAREX Canada -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents (IHSA)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Causative Agent: Cleaning Agents (PSHSA)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: CREOD -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter from On-road Diesel Engines
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter in Construction
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Dangers of Diesel Exhaust Fumes for Business
Type: Video, Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Safe Work Australia -
Diesel Exposure in Workplaces - Webinar
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: CAREX Canada, the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) and Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust -
Emission Standards
Type: Legislation
Source: DieselNet -
Evaluating Risk: A Revisit of the Scales, Measurement Theory, and Statistical Analysis Controversy
Type: Research
Source: Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) -
Forestry - Occupational Disease
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Haz-Map
Type: Education / Training
Source: U.S National Library of Medicine -
Hazards and Exposures
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: WorkSafeBC -
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Type: Education / Training, Posters / Infographics, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets, Guidance / Publications
Source: Workplace Safety North -
Health Hazards in Nail Salons
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Skin at Work Resources
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Is Diesel Equipment in the Workplace Safe or Not?
Type: Presentation / Workshops, Education / Training
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Management of Diesel Exhaust Exposure
Type: Video, Education / Training, Presentation / Workshops
Source: Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists -
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Swedish Work Environment Authority and the Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs -
Phase Two Amendments to the Asbestos Regulation in Ontario
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Recommendations on the use and design of risk matrices
Type: Research
Source: Safety Science -
Reference List - Case Studies Relating to Pesticides and Human Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Databases and Reference Sources
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Institutional Review
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Reference List - Surveillance of Pesticide Poisoning
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: UNEP/ILO/WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) -
Review of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Risk Matrices
Type: Research
Source: The Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response -
Risk Matrix Input Data Biases
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The International Council on Systems Engineering -
SCOEL Recommendations
Type: Legislation
Source: The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL) -
Stability and Reproducibility of Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods Within the Occupational Health and Safety Scope
Type: Research
Source: WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation -
Switzerland: Nonroad: Emissions
Type: Legislation
Source: TransportPolicy.net -
Toxicology Profiles/Fact Sheets
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -
What's Wrong with Risk Matrices?
Type: Research
Source: Society for Risk Analysis -
WHMIS 2015: An Introduction
Type: Education / Training
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
WHMIS.org
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Health Canada
Allergens / Irritants
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Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
HSE: Skin at Work Resources
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Isocyanates
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: Oasys and Occupational Asthma -
Occupational Skin Disease
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Work Related Contact Dermatitis
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA
Biological
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Asbestos and Occupational Health
Type: News / Articles,
Source: PSHSA -
Asbestos Awareness
Type: Education / Training
Source: PSHSA -
Asbestos in the Educational Workplace
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces
Type: News / Articles
Source: PSHSA -
Cold and Flu Infographic
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: PSHSA -
Conducting an Antineoplastic Drug Risk Assessment in Community Settings
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: PSHSA -
Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Academies Press -
Ebola Donning and Doffing
Type: Posters / Infographics
Source: PSHSA -
Ebola Virus Disease – Staying Healthy and Safe at Work
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Hand Hygiene: Spread Protection, Not Infection
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Hand Hygiene: Spread Protection, Not Infection
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Haz-Map
Type: Education / Training
Source: U.S National Library of Medicine -
Hazards and Exposures
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: WorkSafeBC -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Infectious Diseases
Type:
Source: PSHDA -
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
Occupational Illness: Infectious Disease Reporting Form
Type:
Source: PSHSA -
Occupational Illness: Requirements to Report to the Ministry of Labour
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Phase Two Amendments to the Asbestos Regulation in Ontario
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Protecting Heath Care Workers From Infectious Diseases: A Self-Assessment Tool
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: PSHSA -
Requirement for Physicians to Use Safety-Engineered Needles
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Resource Guide- Planning Guide to the Implementation of Safety-Engineered Medical Sharps
Type: Guidance / Publications, Tools / Apps, Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Safe Handling & Disposal of Sharps & Medical Supplies in Home Health Settings
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA -
Seasonal Infections: Protecting Workers in Education
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: PSHSA
Natural
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Controlling Hazardous Substances - Managing Occupational Health Risks in Construction
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Type: Guidance / Publications
Source: The National Academies Press -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive
Pharmaceutical
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CAREX Canada eWORK tool
Type: Education / Training
Source: CAREX Canada -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Interaction of Occupational and Personal Risk Factors in Workforce Health and Safety
Type: Research
Source: American Journal of Public Health -
Safe antineoplastic drug handling practices
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Safe antineoplastic drug handling practices
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)
Organizational
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Health-Related Interventions Among Night Shift Workers: A Critical Review of the Literature
Type: Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
Health-Related Interventions Among Night Shift Workers: A Critical Review of the Literature
Type: Guidance / Publications, Research
Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) -
HSE: Guidance Documents by Industry and Exposure (link to index)
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive -
Rotational Shiftwork
Type: Fact Sheets
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) -
Shiftwork, Breast Cancer and Health: Interventions to Reduce the Risks
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
Shiftwork, Breast Cancer and Health: Interventions to Reduce the Risks
Type: Research
Source: Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) -
StressAssess
Type: Tools / Apps
Source: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)