CCOHS: Trenching and Excavation
Aug 28, 2025 · What is meant by a trench and an excavation? Generally speaking, an excavation is a hole in the ground as the result of removing material.
Has the excavation been marked to make the workers and others aware of the excavation (e.g., fence, flags, or other safeguards)? Are sanitary facilities available at the site, as appropriate? …
CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
Oct 16, 2025 · The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information …
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Guardrails
Nov 7, 2019 · What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or "fixed") system used to protect workers from falls when working at heights.
CCOHS: Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
Nov 22, 2016 · What is covered in this document? This document covers managing traffic flow through a work zone.
CCOHS: Job Safety Analysis
Aug 28, 2025 · What is a Job Safety Analysis? A job safety analysis (JSA) is a process which helps assess a job to identify hazards and necessary control measures.
CCOHS: Ladders
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.
CCOHS: Landscaping - Shovelling and Digging
What should you do before shovelling or digging? Contact utility companies for location of the cables, wires, and pipes before digging.
Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Injury Reporting
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 …
CCOHS: Westray Bill (Bill C-45) - Overview
Aug 28, 2025 · What was the Westray Bill (Bill C-45)? The Westray Bill or Bill C-45 was federal legislation that amended the Canadian Criminal Code and became law on March 31, 2004.