OHS Publication. Occupational health and safety guide for firefighting

Wildfire Recovery: Ash and burned debris

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*** 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 the hazardous substances that may exist after a fire, health risks from exposure and suggested controls to protect workers from inhaling dust and debris.

Wildfire Recovery: Removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures

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*** 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 the hazardous substances that may exist after a fire, health risks from exposure and suggested controls to protect workers during decontamination of burned structures and buildings.

Wildfire Recovery: OHS information for employers

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*** 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 questions employers may have about bringing workers back to the work site after a fire - specifically Fort McMurray.

Wildfire Recovery: OHS Information for workers

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*** 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 questions workers may have about returning to the work site after a fire - specifically Fort McMurray.

Wildfire Recovery: Sample Health Screening Questionnaire

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*** 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 questionnaire to help employers determine if a worker is fit to work in areas where there is a high chance of exposure to smoke.

Guidelines for the safe clean-up of structurally compromised structures

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*** 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.***

Guidelines for the safe clean-up of structurally compromised structures, addresses employer responsibilities, hazards and health effects, entering a building with asbestos.

Wildfire Smoke

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*** 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.***

This publication discusses wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard, potential health effects, risks and controls.

Working in smoky environments

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Discuss exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.