CCOHS: Trenching and Excavation
Aug 28, 2025 · What is meant by a trench and an excavation? Generally speaking, an excavation is a hole in the ground as the result of removing material.
CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
Oct 16, 2025 · The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information …
Has the excavation been marked to make the workers and others aware of the excavation (e.g., fence, flags, or other safeguards)? Are sanitary facilities available at the site, as appropriate? …
CCOHS: Safety Talks - How to
May 22, 2025 · What are safety talks? Safety talks, also known as toolbox talks, safety briefings, and tailgate meetings, are short, informative, and focused meetings that discuss a certain …
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form
Aug 28, 2025 · Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form On this page How can risks be assessed? Is there a procedure for assessing risks? What is a sample risk assessment form?
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Guardrails
Nov 7, 2019 · What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or "fixed") system used to protect workers from falls when working at heights.
CCOHS: Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
Nov 22, 2016 · What is covered in this document? This document covers managing traffic flow through a work zone.
CCOHS: Working on or near water
Sep 7, 2018 · What tasks or occupations involve working on or near water? Tasks or occupations that involve working on or near water include: Commercial fishingOther on-ship/boat …
CCOHS: Ladders - Extension
Aug 28, 2025 · What is an extension ladder? Extension ladders usually have two sections that operate with brackets or guides that allow for the ladder to be used at adjustable lengths.
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Fall Protection Plan (General)
Aug 28, 2025 · Why is fall protection planning important? Falls are common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths.