CCOHS: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
2024年5月17日 · Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves. Examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, …
Workplace Stress - General - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2024年5月10日 · From: “ Stress ”, Canadian Mental Health Association, 2018. Workplace stress then is the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is a conflict …
Welding - Hot Work - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health …
Working with ignition sources near flammable materials is referred to as "hot work." Welding, soldering, and cutting are examples of hot work. Fires are often the result of the "quick five …
CCOHS: Hazards - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace. Get resources on specific …
Fire Extinguishers - Portable - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2024年8月23日 · Three main types of portable fire extinguishers include: Water extinguishers: Water extinguishers are filled about two-thirds with water and then pressurized with air. When …
CCOHS: Hearing Protectors
2024年5月10日 · Both types of hearing protection offer advantages and disadvantages. Earplugs can be mass-produced or individually molded to fit the ear. They can be reusable or …
Trenching and Excavation - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2024年5月10日 · When a soil type is defined, the purpose is to try to identify or predict the potential for the soil to move and cause a collapse while the work is being done. Soil types …
CCOHS: Safety Footwear
2024年5月10日 · Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries. Impact, compression, and puncture are the most common types of foot injury. Choose …
Flexible Work Arrangements - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
Flex time is usually arranged in advance with the employee and employer or supervisor and a set range of start and finish times are established. The total hours of work are not usually affected …
Occupational Hygiene - Occupational Disease - Canadian Centre …
An occupational disease is a health condition or disorder (e.g., cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, post-traumatic stress, etc.) that is caused by your work environment or activities related to …