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Radon in the workplace

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Provides information about the health effects of radon exposure, where a worker can be exposed to radon at workplace, how to test for radon, and how can exposure be controlled.

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Investigation report : worker crushed by vehicle chassis

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker was disassembling a chassis for a 1.5 ton vehicle. The chassis fell when the worker was... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker was disassembling a chassis for a 1.5 ton vehicle. The chassis fell when the worker was underneath it. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Fatality investigation report : worker crushed

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February, 2013. A worker was operating a loader and was crushed... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February, 2013. A worker was operating a loader and was crushed between the loader and a forklift. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatality

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in October, 2013. Two members of a paving crew entered a pickup... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in October, 2013. Two members of a paving crew entered a pickup truck to travel to another part of the worksite. As the truck was reversed, the vehicle drove over an unseen third worker who was behind the truck. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Course guidelines : occupational health and safety for the asbestos worker [2015]

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This document summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the course “Occupational Health and Safety for the... More ≫

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This document summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the course “Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker”.

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Investigation report : low voltage electrocution

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in September, 2012. A worker connecting a sewage hose on the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in September, 2012. A worker connecting a sewage hose on the underside of a small trailer was electrocuted when workers from another crew turned a main breaker on to provide energy to the trailer. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when pinned between trailer and load

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in April, 2014. A worker was unloading a flatbed truck,... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in April, 2014. A worker was unloading a flatbed truck, and when cleared, the trailer flipped over and pinned the worker against the truck. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by black bear

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May, 2014. A black bear attacked an electrical and... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May, 2014. A black bear attacked an electrical and instrumentation technician walking through the laydown yard near Fort McMurray and dragged the worker into the nearby bush. On-site emergency services department personnel and the RCMP were called. The RCMP euthanized the bear and the worker was found deceased in the wooded area. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured from fall

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in March, 2014. A worker was falling trees alone and was found... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in March, 2014. A worker was falling trees alone and was found dead after an apparent fall. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker exposure to asbestos in the demolition and renovation industries

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Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with unique physical characteristics including extraordinary tensile strength, poor heat conduction and resistance to chemical attack.... More ≫

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Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with unique physical characteristics including extraordinary tensile strength, poor heat conduction and resistance to chemical attack. For these reasons, asbestos was often used as an ingredient in a wide range of construction products. Unprotected workers can be exposed to asbestos mainly by breathing in the fibres which are released when the asbestos containing materials (ACM) are disturbed. During building demolition, asbestos fibres may be released if building materials containing asbestos have not been removed. If the building was built before 1990 there is a chance that some materials may contain asbestos.

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