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Injury Prevention Resources for Construction - General Construction
Concrete & Masonry | Cranes | Demolition | Electrical | Fall Protection | Hearing Protection | Mobile Equipment | Personal Protective Equipment | Residential | Roofing | Scaffolding | Site Preparation & Excavation | General
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment
Breathe Safer: How to Use Respirators Safely and Start a Respirator Program BK75 (PDF 3.4 MB) 
This manual, developed for employers, supervisors, and workers, describes different types of breathing hazards and respirators. It also explains how to choose, fit, and care for a respirator. This manual also contains a section on effective respiratory protection programs.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Updated: October 2011
Toolbox Meeting Guides
These guides include information on specific construction safety topics to help conduct effective toolbox talks.
Source: WorkSafeBC
OSHA Technical Links: Personal Protective Equipment
List of "technical links" to internal and external online resources.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Click on the links below to see additional information on ppe.
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