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WCB Publications Page
The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of British Columbia is North America's leading publisher of workplace safety materials. * Available from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.SHAPE Library Publications List
SHAPE has a large collection of books, pamphlets, safety programs, manuals and lots of other specific information aimed at the performing arts and motion picture industry. Information includes dealing with allergies, ergonomics, first aid, hearing conservation, occupational health and safety planning, WHMIS, young workers, safety guidelines, and shop and studio safety.Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Workbook
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety_information/by_topic/assets/pdf/jointoch.pdf (PDF 391 KB)
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Workbook "looks at concepts and methods to develop and maintain an effective Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee ... at your workplace. Various sample forms, checklists and other documents are included." (Last updated: 2000)
Effective Workplace Inspections
Effective Workplace Inspections, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, describes the purpose of inspections, how to plan and carry out an inspection, and how to complete an inspection report. A sample workplace inspection report is provided. (Last updated: 1998).Workplace Housekeeping - Checklist for General Inspections
Workplace Housekeeping - Checklist for General Inspections, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, provides a sample checklist as a general workplace guide. (Last updated: 1998).Hazard Reporting by Employee
Hazard Reporting by Employee, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, provides a sample hazard report form for employees to fill out. (Last updated: 1998).Chemical Protective Clothing - Glove Selection
Chemical Protective Clothing - Glove Selection, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, describes how to choose the right material for the job. A guide to the selection of skin protection is provided, as well as diagrams showing how to test rubber or synthetic gloves for leaks. (Last updated: 1999).Foot Comfort and Foot Safety at Work
Foot Comfort and Foot Safety at Work, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, describes common causes of foot problems, how work conditions and footwear can contribute to foot problems, how foot injuries can be prevented, how job and workplace design can improve foot safety, how to buy the right footwear for work, how to care for one's feet, and exercises that can be done at the workstation. (Last updated: 1998)Personal Protective Clothing - Trade Names and Manufacturers
Personal Protective Clothing - Trade Names and Manufacturers, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, provides the trade name, manufacturer, and a description of various types of personal protective clothing. (Last updated: 1999).Respirator Care
Respirator Care, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, provides checklists for caring for respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus. (Last updated: 1999).Respirator Selection, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Respirator Selection, an OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, describes how respiratory hazards are controlled, what you should know before selecting a respirator, the different types of respirators, and how to select the right respirator. (Last updated: 1999)Plain language about Shift Work Summary: What are the hazards?
Sleep after night work usually is shorter and less refreshing or satisfying than sleep during the normal nighttime hours. Many workers cannot avoid night or rotating shiftwork.Ergonomic hazards
Ergonomic hazards include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools, and equipment.You can return to the Top of this page