Fire and explosion

*** 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 elements to consider when purchasing fire retardent clothing.

*** 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.***

Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.

*** 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 propane cylinder and propane-fuelled boiler safety requirements.

This resource has been replaced by:
Applying for an acceptance to demolish a building containing asbestos (ASB003).

*** 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 complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.

*** 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 description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.

This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.

Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

*** 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.***

Explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

*** 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 review of the proper use and calibration of combustible gas meters.

Outlines steps employers and workers must take to ensure fire-damaged buildings are structurally safe for workers to enter.

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.

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

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