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Health Effects from Exposure to Wood Dust

CH045
Information on the health effects from exposure to different types of wood dust. Recommendations to control exposure.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

The Effect of Unusual Work Schedules and Concurrent Exposures on Occupational Exposure Limits

CH055
***This resource is current to June 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Outlines routes of airborne substance exposure and how to determine worker exposure and exposure limits. Refers to associated OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: June 2011

Guidelines for Workers Applying Insecticides

CH056
Discusses health risks, legislated exposure limits for workers applying insecticides and suggests controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Use of Flammable Hydrocarbon Mixtures as CFC and HFC Substitutes in Vehicle Air-Conditioning Systems

CH058
Lists the hazards associated with using hydrocarbons in vehicle air-conditioning systems and Environment Canada's recommendations if replacing refrigerants with hydrocarbons.

PUBLISHED: November 2010

Crystalline Silica at the Work Site

CH059
***This resource is current to November 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists health risks associated with the use of silica, suggested substitutions and controls.

PUBLISHED: November 2009

Reduced Sulphur Compounds: Focus on Thiols

CH060
***This resource is current to September 2002.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses where thiols are found, associated health risks, exposure limits, suggested controls and emergency response.

PUBLISHED: September 2002

Use of Methyl Methacrylate-Containing Products for Fingernail Sculpting

CH062
How to identify nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA), health risks and suggested alternatives.

PUBLISHED: March 2010

Coal Dust at the Work Site

CH063
***This resource is current to April 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists types of coal and health risks. Discusses medical monitoring and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: April 2010

Styrene at the Work Site

CH064
***This resource is current to July 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses the properties and health effects of styrene, medical monitoring and preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

Hidden Danger: Hazardous Materials in Your Building

CH066
***This resource is current to November 2007.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.

PUBLISHED: November 2007

Chlorine at the Work Site

CH067
***This resource is current to July 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

Perchloroethylene at the Work Site

CH069
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists properties and health effects of perchloroethylene. Discusses medical monitoring, protective controls, and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Guideline for Developing a Code of Practice for Chemical Hazards

CH070
***This resource is current to February 2013.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Presents a two-step process for employers to develop a workplace code of practice for chemical hazards.

PUBLISHED: February 2013

Lead at the Work Site

CH071
***This resource is current to November 2013.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

Lead Exposure in the Firearm Industry

CH072
***This resource is current to January 2015.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2015