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Acetylene and Oxygen Cylinders Storage - Bulletin 215
Acetylene and Oxygen are used as fuel gas for welding, cutting and allied processes. These gases are classified according to Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation as Class 2 (Gases).
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ACGIH, Threshold Limit Value for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Indices
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Asthma (CCOHS)
Everything you need to know about workplace athsma, including signs, symptoms, causes and tips for reducing frequency
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Avian Influenza (PHAC)
Facts about avian influenza, including symptoms, signs, treatment and prevention.
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Building Related Mould - Bulletin 194
Significant growth of mould in a building can cause a variety of health problems. This bulletin will provide you with effective control measures.
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Carbon Dioxide Gas Cylinders - Bulletin 269
Carbon dioxide is used for beverage carbonation and dispensing. The gas is most often found in restaurants and beverage rooms in the form of a compressed gas cylinder. The two main hazards associated with carbon dioxide cylinders are leaks and explosions.
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CCOHS OSH Works Manitoba
OSH Works is Web-based service that will help your company develop,
implement and maintain an occupational safety and health program, or
improve upon your existing program. Developed in cooperation with
Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Division, this customized version
of OSH Works delivers the framework and resource materials you need to
understand and act on key occupational safety and health requirements.
Ensure continual improvement of safety and health at your workplace with
OSH Works on your side!
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Chemical and Biological Substances in the Workplace - A Guideline
Exposure to chemical or biological substances in the workplace may be harmful to worker safety and health. This guideline provides information and minimum requirements to help protect workers from exposure to these substances in the workplace.
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Corrosive Liquids and Solids (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with corrosive materials, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Cryogenic Liquids (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with cryogenic liquids, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Emergency Showers & Eyewash Stations (CCOHS)
Description of suggested emergency shower procedures
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Establishing Occupational Exposure Limits
This manual was developed as a result of a grant from the Research and Workplace Innovation Program (RWIP) at WCB. It is designed to help you establish occupational exposure limits in your workplace. For more information on this topic, visit the Adjusting TLVS website. For more information on the RWIP program, please contact the WCB.
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Farmers Lung (CCOHS)
Information about the condition known as farmers lung - including signs, symptoms and treatment
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First Aid for Chemical Exposures (CCOHS set)
Basic first-aid procedures for treating those exposed to chemicals
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Flammable & Combustible Liquids (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with flammable and corrosive liquids, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Grain Crop Dusts: Personal Protection - Bulletin 211
How to protect yourself from various dusts are generated in the harvesting and crop handling process.
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H1N1 Flu Facts - Bulletin 262
This bulletin provides the most current information about the H1N1 flu virus as it applies to non-healthcare workplaces in Manitoba.
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H1N1 Prevention Tips for Correctional Facilities
These tips help workers and inmates in Manitoba correctional facilities prevent the spread of H1N1 flu.
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H1N1 Prevention tips for Residential Caregivers
These tips help residential caregivers prevent the spread of H1N1 flu.
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H1N1 Prevention Tips for Transporters
These tips are designed to help those who transport or transfer patients prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
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H1N1 Virus Information
The Manitoba government is working with health-care providers and organizations such as regional health authorities across the province to watch for and care for people with symptoms of flu-like illness such as fever, cough, tiredness and aches. Here are some tips and resources to help you protect yourself and others.
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Hantavirus in Rodents - Bulletin 157
A brief, two-page bulletin describing how the virus is carried, the SAFE procedures and pictures of rodents possibly carrying the virus.
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Health Hazards of Wood Dust - Bulletin 238
A brief, two-page bulletin explaining the hazards of long-term wood-dust exposure and safety precautions to take when working with wood materials.
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Hepatitis A (CCOHS)
Description of Hepatitis-A virus including signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Hepatitis B (CCOHS)
Description of Hepatitis-B virus including signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Hepatitis C (CCOHS)
Description of Hepatitis-C virus including signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Exposure in the Petroleum Industry - Bulletin 173
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is extremely toxic. Exposure to the gas can have severe health effects. At lower concentrations, symptoms can include headaches, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
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Indoor Air Quality – Moulds and Fungi (CCOHS)
Tips for homeowners and workers looking to avoid mould and fungi in their space. Information includes signs of mould and fungi and what can be done to eliminate them.
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Indoor Air Quality (CCOHS)
Information about the hazards of poor air quality and how to keep air safe and clean
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Indoor Swimming Pool Chlorination - Bulletin 254
Chlorine is added to swimming pool water as a disinfectant. It is distributed in the form of a gas, liquid or solid (puck or granular) by an automatic dispenser in the water filtration system. Chorine has been classified as an upper respiratory and eye irritant and therefore actions must be taken to protect the health and safety of workers involved in pool maintenance.
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Influenza (CCOHS)
Description of Influenza signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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Isocyanates in Paints - Bulletin 143
A two-page bulletin describing the personal protective equiment necessary to protect workers from exposure (by inhalation or direct skin contact) to airborne isocyanates.
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Lyme Disease (CCOHS)
A brief description of Lyme disease, including signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment techniques.
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Needlestick Injuries (CCOHS)
A resource for healthcare workers expaining needlestick injuries and how to prevent/treat them
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No Smoking in the Workplace - Bulletin 237
A brief, one-page bulletin highlighting some of the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke, and the responsibilities of owners, managers and employees.
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Occupational Health & Safety Conference
Presented by Safety Services Manitoba
January 21 & 22, 2009
Victoria Inn
Winnipeg. MB
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Organic Peroxides (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with organic peroxides including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Oxidizing Liquids & Solids (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with oxidizing materials, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Protective Devices for Respiratory Hazards - Bulletin 212
A brief, two-page bulletin explaining the protection needed for various types of respiratory hazards.
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Reactive Liquids and Solids (CCOHS)
Guidelines for being safe when working with reactive materials, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures
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Regulation Review: Part 18
Safety Check is profiling one part of the Regulation in each issue to help remind you of the Regulation’s specifics and to help keep safety top-of-mind for all Manitobans. This issue, it’s Regulation Part 18: Radiation.
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Respiratory Protection and Biological Materials - Bulletin 251
This bulletin details control measures to help protect workers who are exposed to infectious agents.
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Roofing Operations: Health Hazards of Asphalt to Building Occupants - Bulletin 217
When performing roof work with asphalt, precautions should be taken to minimize discomfort and reduce the possible health risks for building occupants with respiratory conditions.
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SAFE Tips for Managing Exposure to Human Blood and Bodily Fluids
Health and safety authorities throughout the world agree that blood and certain other body fluids (B/BF) should be considered a hazardor the potential of bloodborne pathogen infection in directly exposed workers. “Bloodborne Pathogen Precautions” (formerly Universal Precautions) is the standard practice for preventing exposure to B/BF.
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Safe Work Newsletter - Spring 2005
Highlights: New Safety & Health Regulations and preventing needle sticks.
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Safety Measures for Dealing with “Unusual” Packages or Letters - Bulletin 206
A brief, one-page bulletin outlining the proper safety procedures and considerations for dealing with unusual packages or letters.
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Spray Coating - Bulletin 158
In order to protect workers from injury, all spray coating operations, including spray priming, must be carried out in a properly designed and approved spray coating facility.
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Toluene – Basic Information (CCOHOS)
Basic information about Toluene - a clear, colourless liquid with a benzene-like odour.
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Toluene – First Aid for Exposure (CCOHOS)
Emergency procedures for workers who may come into contact with Toluene.
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Toluene – Health Effects (CCOHOS)
Information about the long- and short-term effects of Toulene exposure
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Toluene – International Hazard Classifications (CCOHOS)
Guidelines for classification of Toulene
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Universal Precautions (CCOHS)
Description of universal precautions - infection control guidelines designed to protect workers from exposure to diseases spread by blood and certain body fluids
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Vibration (COHOS)
Description of and tips for preventing injury from vibration and radiation hazards
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Worker Health and Bio-Security - Bulletin 243
Bio-security protocols offer the livestock industries an increased level of food safety and production stability. Many of the practices outlined in bio-security protocols also, protect worker health. It is important that anyone entering into or working at a livestock facility understand the need for following additional precautions, to protect their own health as well as that of others which the worker may come into contact with after leaving the barn.
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Workplace Safety and Health Regulation - Part 36 - Chemical and Biological
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Workplace Safety and Health Regulation - Part 36 - Chemical and Biological (Summary)
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