Buildings, equipment and vehicles

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

An overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.

PUBLISHED: January 2003

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

Outlines the minimum recommended safety requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes.

PUBLISHED: November 2018

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses the importance of air quality and health effects, factors in assessing air quality, controls and employer responsibility.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

A tool kit to help identify typical indoor air quality issues and suggest solutions to common problems.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

Explains the OHS Code requirement that an overhead crane operating on rails, tracks or trolleys be equipped with a positive stop or limiting device, or that the stop or limiting device be attached to the rails, tracks or trolleys.

UPDATED: June 2021

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists factors that contribute to mobile equipment rollover and recommended safety precautions.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for most commercial building owners or managers to create a safe and healthy workplace for their staff while complying with OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about securing pipe and other cargo, including employer and worker responsibilities, and recommended practices.

PUBLISHED: October, 2009

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses the danger of snow and ice coming off commercial vehicles while in motion and the hazards associated with clearing snow and ice buildup.

PUBLISHED: December, 2016

Defines how and when vehicles are considered work sites.

PUBLISHED: May 2021