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Ministerial Order 2021-54 [Labour and Immigration]

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Establishes the Radiation Protection Program under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Effectiveness of random drug and alcohol screening as an intervention for occupational injury prevention

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review... More ≫

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review to determine whether one approach - randomly choosing workers to be tested for alcohol and drugs - helps make workplaces safer, or whether there is not enough evidence to say. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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Workers health in apprenticeship trades

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This report details their research and findings.

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Immigrant employees' perspectives on occupational safety, work conditions and return-to-work experiences after occupational injury

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of sustaining workplace injuries/illness relative to their Canadian-born counterparts. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General - Public inquiry into the death of Rodney Francis Lazenby

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Rodney Francis Lazenby, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Rodney Francis Lazenby, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General: Public inquiry into the death of Megan Alyssa Wolitski

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Megan Alyssa Wolitski, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Megan Alyssa Wolitski, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Spray application of paint and coatings

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This guide outlines some of the hazards associated with spray painting and provides information on how to protect yourself.

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Drycleaners beware

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or... More ≫

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or getting the liquid on their skin. The most common effects of overexposure are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin and effects on the nervous system, as described in this bulletin.

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Mercury at the work site

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The bulletin presents information about mercury properties and uses, acute and chronic health effects, health assessment and preventive measures.

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Best practices : mould at the work site

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the... More ≫

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the procedures and guidelines presented in this document apply to all types of fungi. The document also presents basic information on mould, health hazards, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.

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