CCOHS' pocket-sized health and safety guides make ideal handouts at occupational health and safety training sessions and in new employee orientation packages.

The Cold Weather Workers Safety Guide (106 pages) is designed for Municipal workers, Construction workers, Road and Repair Crews, Snow Removal Crews, Ski Resort Workers, and Emergency Crews. It incorporates cold weather safety tips and information about other outdoor conditions and use of machinery and equipment. What It Covers

SAFETY--BASIC RULES OF SAFETY

• The Laws Says
• Elements of On-The-Job Safety
• Safety Tips for New Employees
• Safety Tips for Supervisors

MAINTAINING A HIGH STANDARD OF SAFETY

• Safety Inspections
• Accident Investigation and Reporting
• First Aid

COLD WEATHER SAFETY

• Cold Weather Safety
• How Cold Is It Out There?
• Dress Warmly--Be Prepared
• Maintenance of Cold Weather Clothing
• Working Safely on Snow and Ice
• Ice Safety on Frozen Bodies of Water
• Vital Signs of Cold Injury--How Can You Help?
• Injuries That Happen Over Time
• Working in Remote Areas

SAFETY INFO FOR OUTDOOR WORK

• Basic Electrical Safety
• Electric Power Lines
• Safe Use of Ladders
• Safe Use of Chain Saws
• Compact Loaders
• Snow Throwers
• Shovelling and Digging
• Manual Materials Handling
• Truck Start Up--"The Circle Check"
• Infectious Waste

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Chemical Safety
• Noise
• Fire Safety
• Substances from Trees and Plants
• Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• PPE Checklist
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Footwear
• Hard Hats
• Hearing Protection
• Safety Gloves
• Respirators

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION

• Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• US Occupational Safety and Health Legislation

WHERE TO GO FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Canadian Governmental Departments with Chief Responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety
• US Federal Safety and Health Agencies

Pricing and Ordering Information The Cold Weather Workers Safety Guide is available from CCOHS for $10.00 per copy or $8.00 per copy for orders of 5 or more of the same guide. Other quantity discounts are available. Contact Marketing, Sales and Communications for details.

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