The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.

Aug 27, 2025 · The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.

What occupational health and safety agency covers my workplace? There are fourteen jurisdictions in Canada - one federal, ten provincial and three territorial each having its own …

May 22, 2025 · What are safety talks? Safety talks, also known as toolbox talks, safety briefings, and tailgate meetings, are short, informative, and focused meetings that discuss a certain health and …

Feb 15, 2023 · What are storage safety cabinets, and what is their purpose? Storage safety cabinets are cabinets used to store hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, oxidizers, flammable, and other …

Aug 28, 2025 · What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and prioritizing …

Aug 19, 2025 · What are the requirements for sanitation and toilet facilities in the workplace?  Occupational health and safety legislation in Canada requires employers to provide and maintain …

Aug 28, 2025 · When is fall protection required? Most jurisdictions require the use of specific fall protection measures before, or in addition to, personal protective equipment (PPE).

Aug 28, 2025 · What are the reporting requirements when an injury or serious incident occurs? The employer will likely need to report an injury or illness to the workers' compensation board for their …

Aug 28, 2025 · When are cylinders considered to be in storage? Storage requirements must be followed when compressed gas cylinders are considered to be "in storage.