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.
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 …
CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
Nov 18, 2025 · A trench is an excavation in which is deeper than it is wide and no wider than 4.5 meters. Recognizing the hazards and learning how to prepare and work safely can help prevent serious …
CCOHS: Job Safety Analysis
Aug 28, 2025 · What is a Job Safety Analysis? A job safety analysis (JSA) is a process which helps assess a job to identify hazards and necessary control measures.
CCOHS: Landscaping - Shovelling and Digging
What should you do before shovelling or digging? Contact utility companies for location of the cables, wires, and pipes before digging.
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: Metalworking Fluids
Aug 28, 2025 · What are metalworking fluids? Metalworking fluid (MWF) is the name given to a range of oils and other liquids that are used to cool and/or lubricate metal workpieces when they are being …
CCOHS: Confined Spaces
Aug 27, 2025 · 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.
CCOHS: Internet Harassment or Cyberbullying
Aug 28, 2025 · What are examples of Internet harassment or cyberbullying? Back to top Internet harassment, also referred to as “cyberbullying”, is the term used to describe the use of the Internet to …