CCOHS: Hand Tools – Hand Saw
Check the stock being cut for nails, knots, and other objects that may damage or buckle saw. Start the cut by placing your hand beside the cut mark with your thumb upright and pressing against blade. Start cut carefully and slowly to prevent blade from jumping. Pull upward until blade bites. Start with partial cut,…
Find 31+ Plumbers in Wigan | A Job Done Right – Checkatrade
Need a plumber for your home in Wigan? Whether you’ve got a leak in Leigh, no hot water in Hindley, or a bathroom refit on the go in Standish, we’re here to help. At Checkatrade, you can browse Wigan plumbers who’ve been through up to 12 checks – covering everything from qualifications and insurance to…
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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. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/2019/08/ezine.html.
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National intervention aims to restore reliable water supply across South Africa
Poor planning and inadequate maintenance of water systems by many municipalities are the main causes of the current problems and the reason taps often run dry Read More at ESI Africa
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CCOHS: Mental Health – Dealing with Stress in the Workplace
How can I deal with workplace stress? There are many ways to be proactive when dealing with stress. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/mh/stress_workplace.html.
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The Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention launch new partnership with live webinar
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 13th February 2026 The Lighthouse Charity, the UK’s leading construction charity supporting the wellbeing of the construction community and their families, and Ripple Suicide Prevention, the charity pioneering online safety through crisis intervention technology, are launching their new partnership via a live webinar…
Mental Health – Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace
What are Psychosocial Risk (PSR) factors? Several psychosocial risk (PSR) factors have been identified by researchers at Simon Fraser University “based on extensive research and review of empirical data from national and international best practices. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/mh/mentalhealth_risk.html.
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Construction Worker – General
What does a construction worker do? Construction is an industry that requires working at ever-changing locations and work environments. This profile refers to general construction workers. Others at a construction site include electricians, carpenters and plumbers. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/occup_workplace/construction_worker.pdf.
Nigeria: Solar, storage market surges as reforms reshape energy sector
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest off-grid electricity market, with about 85 million people lacking reliable power Read More at ESI Africa
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Forklift Trucks – Traffic Management
Traffic management is one way to minimize the risk of an incident by creating controls to ensure everyone’s safety. When planning for traffic management, be sure to consult with the health and safety committee or representative, forklift operators, and workers (including pedestrians) who have tasks in the area. After controls are in place, they must…
Microsoft Word – job safety analysis 3(eng).doc
This publication outlines the basic concept of JSA and provides a step-by-step procedure for performing a JSA according to two simple techniques: change analysis and the energy-barrier approach (see the flow chart on the next page). Examples of job safety analysis for some common jobs are presented. These examples are intended to illustrate the application…
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CCOHS: Noise
Noise is one of the most common workplace health hazards. In heavy industrial and manufacturing environments, as well as in farms, cafeterias, permanent hearing loss is the main health concern. Annoyance, stress and interference with speech communication are the main concerns in noisy offices, schools and computer rooms. Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/topics/hazards/physical/noise.