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Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment: General Requirements (PDF 4.6 MB)
This manual is for everyone who owns, operates, maintains, or sells powered machinery and equipment. Employers will find information to help them comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act. It will also help them exercise due diligence in providing a safe work environment. Supervisors will find information to help them assess the risks to their workers from harmful contact with machinery and equipment. Workers will gain greater awareness of the hazards associated with equipment operation and maintenance and of the safeguarding protection they have a right to expect. Suppliers will understand what they must do to provide machinery and equipment that conform to the Workers Compensation Act and the OHSR.

Safeguarding in Manufacturing Infoflip (PDF 733 KB)
(A Companion guide to Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment: General Requirements booklet.)
This Infoflip provides information to help

• employers comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act. It will also help them exercise due diligence in providing a safe work environment.
• supervisors assess the risks to their workers from harmful contact with machinery and equipment
• workers gain greater awareness of the hazards associated with equipment operation and maintenance and of the safeguarding protection they have a right to expect.

Machine Guarding Checklist (PDF 248 KB)
This checklist can be used to analyze the machinery in your workplace. Reproduced with permission from Canadian Auto Workers Union video "Blowin' in the Wind - Machine Guarding Prevents Death."

Lockout (PDF 2.4 MB)
This booklet defines lockout, explains lockout policy and procedures, and provides guidance on compliance with Regulation requirements.

Machine Risk Assessment Survey (PDF 267 KB)
This document will help identify hazardous machine motion to which a worker may be exposed. It also contains the "hierarchy of safeguarding controls" as a reference.

Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for Backs (PDF 641 KB)
An illustrated handbook that explains how the back works, provides tips for avoiding injury, and shows how to care for the back during recovery. The booklet also covers situations that can cause excessive loads and describes ways to reduce the risk of injury.

An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PDF 545 KB)
This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment.

Breathe Safer: How to use respirators safely and start a respirator program (PDF 1.2 MB)
This manual helps explain the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and is a tool to help you work safely in workplaces where there are breathing hazards.

Sound Advice: a guide to hearing conservation (PDF 1.2 MB)
This guide explains what is required of a hearing conservation program and provides general information on implementing a hearing conservation program.

Preventing Heat Stress at Work (PDF 2.4 MB)
This booklet provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress, how to recognize and treat heat stress, and how to prevent heat stress. Workers exposed to hot environments must be trained to prevent heat stress and recognize the early symptoms in themselves and co-workers.

WHMIS at Work (PDF 706 KB)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS---the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It also offers useful information about the kinds of hazards and chemical characteristics of products covered by WHMIS, and two checklists, one on implementing a WHMIS program and the other on WHMIS education and training for workers.

Lockout for Woodworking - Slideshow
De-energizing woodworking machinery when doing maintenance prevents injury. See the basic steps for locking out.

Guarding - Slideshow
Effective point-of-operation safeguarding and safe work practices can help to prevent serious injuries when using table and panel saws.

Woodworking Crew Talk Series
These series provide supportive materials for managers and supervisors helping to motivate the shop crew to work safely.

Supervisor Training Guide (PDF 307 KB)

Lockout

• Employers and Supervisors (PDF 307 KB)
• Crew Handout (PDF 525 KB)

Safeguarding Table and Panel Saws

• Table and Panel Saw Safeguarding - An Employer's Guide to Preparing the Shop (PDF 701 KB)
• Employers and Supervisors (PDF 731 KB)
• Crew Handout (PDF 167 KB)

Hazards of Confined Spaces (PDF 443 KB)
This book describes the main types of hazards found in confined spaces. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, including insufficient oxygen, toxic (poisonous) air, or an explosive atmosphere. These spaces may also have physical hazards that may result, for example, in workers falling, being crushed or buried, or drowning. These hazards may not be obvious. All confined spaces must be carefully assessed to identify any hazards.

Confined Space Entry Program: A Reference Manual (PDF 783 KB)
This book describes measures used to control hazards in confined spaces. It is written for employers, owners, managers, supervisors, and joint committees in workplaces where there are confined spaces. It can be used as a reference to develop your confined space entry program and to assist you with meeting the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. This book also will be helpful to workers who may need to enter a confined space.

Hazards of Confined Spaces for Shipping and Transportation Industries (PDF 445 KB)
This book describes the main types of hazards found in confined spaces. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, including insufficient oxygen, toxic (poisonous) air, or an explosive atmosphere. Examples of confined spaces in the shipping and transportation industries are: ballast tanks, boilers, double hulls, holds of boats, pumping stations, storage bins, utility vaults, pits, sumps, storage tanks, fuel tanks, tank cars, and tank trucks.

Hazards of Confined Spaces for Food and Beverage Industries (PDF 432 KB)
This book describes the main types of hazards found in confined spaces. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, including insufficient oxygen, toxic (poisonous) air, or an explosive atmosphere. Examples of confined spaces in the food and beverage industry include: storage tanks and bins, vats, utility vaults, pits, sumps, fuel tanks, grape presses and crushers, and fermentation tanks and vessels.

Forklift Safety and Young Workers
Information sheet for employers and forklift operators providing practical tips on how to operate the equipment safely. Also includes a supporting poster.