Accident Investigation
| This guide outlines the steps to take when investigating a workplace accident to find the causes of an accident and take steps to control or eliminate them and prevent similar accidents. |
|
Source: Construction Safety Association of Ontario |
Type: Guideline |
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Orientation Benchmarking Study
| In 2000, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board led a benchmarking examination of a number of leading workplaces to identify the factors that accounted for the sucess of their employee occupational health and safety orientation programs. The Final Report includes findings on orientation along with details on the methodogy behind the benchmarking study. The report resulted in the development of resources for workplaces to use when developing their own orientation programs. The resources include a Guide for Employers and a Guide for Workers. |
|
Source: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board |
Type: Workplace Best Practice |
|
|
|
|
|
Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction
| The Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction provides practical guidance on how to eliminate or reduce risk of falling from height in the housing construction business. |
|
Source: Victorian Workcover Authority |
Type: Safe Practice |
|
|
|
|
|
Prevention of Falls in General Construction
| The Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in General Construction provides practical guidance on how to eliminate or reduce risk of falling from height in the housing construction business. |
|
Source: Victorian Workcover Authority |
Type: Safe Practice |
|
|
|
|
|
Innovative Workplace Safety Accommodations for Hearing-Impaired Workers
| Hearing-impaired workers face challenges responding to emergencies, working safely around machinery, communicating with coworkers, and receiving training. Accommodations necessary to address these challenges may not be part of an employer’s current hearing conservation practice. This Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) focuses on (1) Emergency/Evacuation Response Considerations for Hearing-Impaired Workers; and (2) Workplace Safety and Health Considerations for Hearing- Impaired Workers" |
|
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor |
Type: Guideline |
|
|
|
|
|
OSHA Offers New Guidelines to Help Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes
This guideline offers useful information to help employers design an effective driver safety program in their workplace. It features a 10-step program outlining what an employer can do to improve traffic safety performance and minimize the risk of motor vehicle crashes. The document includes success stories from employers who have benefited from effective driver safety programs.
|
|
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
|
Type: Guideline |
|
|
|
|
|
