Prevention Practices Database

Safety Signs and Colour at Work

Information on how safety signs and colour are useful tools to help protect the health and safety of your employees and visitors at your workplace.
Source: ndustrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Fact Sheet

View Document:	http://www.oshforeveryone.org/wsib/spec_haz/ergonomics/design/safetysigns/safetysignsfs.html

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Topics:
Communication, Job Design, Safety Signs

Investigation Report

Example of investigation report.
Source: Mines & Aggregates Safety and Health Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://www.oshforeveryone.org/wsib/osh_pgm/report_inv/investigation_reportfs.html

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Accountabilities, Communication, Due Diligence, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Reporting

Inspection Checklists - Manufacturing

An example of an inspection checklist for a manufacturing facility
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://www.osheveryone.org/wsib/external/www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/list_mft.html

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Topics:
Communication, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Manufacturing, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Inspection Checklists - Offices

An example of an office inspection checklist
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://www.oshforeveryone.org/wsib/external/www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/list_off.html

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Topics:
Communication, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Hazard Checklist

Sample hazard checklist from Upholstered Furniture Industry Heath & Safety Guide.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/hazard_checklist.pdf

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Topics:
Communication, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Reporting

Investigation Report

Sample investigation report from Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/investigation_report.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Communication, Hazard Reporting, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Work Refusal Procedure

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the prompt, effective, and correct handling of "work refusal" situations as covered under section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and to encourage the quick resolution of these situations.
Source: SAFETY GROUP - TEMPORARY AGENCIES	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://www.acsess.org/english/refusalpolicy.pdf

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Topics:
Accountabilities, Communication, Due Diligence, Policy Development, Reporting

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.

Source: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Type: Workplace Best Practice

View Document :	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/5009A-Employer Guide.pdf http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/5010A-Worker Guide.pdf http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/benchmarking report final.doc
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Topics:
Accountabilities, Benchmarking (How To), Communication, Due Diligence, Orientation, Training