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Let’s back up a bit : some truths about back belts

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Back belts may be appropriate in the treatment of certain back injuries. In these cases a back belt should be offered to an injured worker

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas [2004]

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and the lifting principles.

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Clarifying requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear

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This safety bulletin presents the requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear.

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Cut-off wheel fractures during use : worker killed

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This bulletin provides a description of the incident and recommendations on how to prevent recurrence.

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Working alone safely : a guide for employers and employees

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Report presented to the Minister of Human Resources and Employment. This edition of the Guide is based on the committee’s original publication with revisions reflecting successive changes in the... More ≫

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Report presented to the Minister of Human Resources and Employment. This edition of the Guide is based on the committee’s original publication with revisions reflecting successive changes in the OHS Code. This Guide outlines employers’ obligations and how businesses can meet the regulatory requirements for Working Alone presented in Part 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.

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Hantavirus : information for employers and workers

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in... More ≫

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in this document reflect what is currently known about this disease. Employers of any work location where rodents or rodent droppings are present should consider the control measures outlined in this guideline.

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