CCOHS: Trenching and Excavation 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 The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice
Trenching and Excavation Health and Safety Programs 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? General Are proper barriers or guardrails in place to protect anyone or equipment falling into the excavation or trench?
CCOHS: Working on or near water 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 occupations (e
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Guardrails What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or quot;fixed quot;) system used to protect workers from falls when working at heights
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Sample Risk Assessment Form 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: Health and Safety Legislation - Sanitation and Toilet Facilities . . . What are the requirements for sanitation and toilet facilities in the workplace? nbsp; Occupational health and safety legislation in Canada requires employers to provide and maintain sanitary, accessible, and adequate toilet facilities for workers