Overhead Hoists and Cranes: Correct Use and Rigging Practices
| This hazard alert deals with two incidents that highlight the need to follow manufacturers' recommendations and use correct rigging practices for overhead hoists and cranes. |
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Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour |
Type: Guideline |
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Employee Orientation Benchmarking Study
| In 2000, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board led a benchmarking examination of a number of leading workplaces to identify the factors that accounted for the sucess of their employee occupational health and safety orientation programs. The Final Report includes findings on orientation along with details on the methodogy behind the benchmarking study. The report resulted in the development of resources for workplaces to use when developing their own orientation programs. The resources include a Guide for Employers and a Guide for Workers. |
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Source: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board |
Type: Workplace Best Practice |
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Slip & Fall Prevention in Food Services
| In 2002 we identified a trend towards an increased # of slips and falls in our Food Services department. The slip resistant footwear that had been effective was worn out and the manager of the department was reluctant to replace it at approximately $100. per pair. We contacted a number of similar hospitals but did not find a solution that met our needs. The manager of our food services department sourced out a line of slip resistant footwear "Shoes for Crews" at a food services convention and new slip resistant overboots were purchased from this company for approximately $30./pr. |
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Source: West Park Healthcare Centre |
Type: Workplace Best Practice |
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Innovative Workplace Safety Accommodations for Hearing-Impaired Workers
| Hearing-impaired workers face challenges responding to emergencies, working safely around machinery, communicating with coworkers, and receiving training. Accommodations necessary to address these challenges may not be part of an employer’s current hearing conservation practice. This Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) focuses on (1) Emergency/Evacuation Response Considerations for Hearing-Impaired Workers; and (2) Workplace Safety and Health Considerations for Hearing- Impaired Workers" |
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Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor |
Type: Guideline |
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Virtual Conveyor
| Produced by Quebec's Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST), this animated belt-driven conveyor depicts numerous danger zones. This interactive demo shows how efficient protection measures make it possible to eliminate the risks. |
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Source: Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) |
Type: Safe Practice |
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