COVID-19: What’s new
- Public health orders (updated Feb. 5): Sports and recreation, gyms and fitness centres, accommodation, faith-based organizations, performing arts, movie theatres, retail and vending markets, party buses and limousines, mandatory masks, worker health checks, reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan, more info.
- New and updated information: COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace, COVID-19 FAQs: Safety in vehicles
COVID-19: Information and resources
Protocols for Phase 2 and 3 industries, Protocols for Phase 1 industries, General health and safety, COVID-19 Safety Plan template, OHS guideline G3.3 (COVID-19 Safety Plan), and more resources; Claims, Insurance
Bill 23
Overview of changes in effect Jan. 1, 2021, Consultation on permanent partial disability benefits, Consultation on retirement age determinations, Summary of provisions, Historical reports, Board of Directors’ decision on the consequential amendments, Board of Directors' decision on permanent partial disability benefits, Board of Directors' decision on retirement age determinations
Online services outage (Feb. 27)
Due to maintenance on our claims management system, some of our online services will not be available on Saturday, February 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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- Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection
Employers are required to provide workers with appropriate respirators wherever workers are exposed to hazardous substances in the air. This includes gases and vapours, dusts, fibres, mists, fumes, and bioaerosols. Different hazards require different types of respirators, so it is important to choose the right respirator for the breathing hazards in your workplace. Some respirators must also be fitted with the correct filter or cartridge in order to be effective.
For information on choosing and safely using respiratory protection, see the following resources.
Resources
Breathe Safer: How to Use Respirators Safely and Start a Respirator Program
This manual, developed for employers, supervisors, and workers, describes different types of breathing hazards and respirators. It also explains how to choose, fit, and care for a respirator. In addition,...
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Fit testing your respirator
Describes when and how to do a fit test.
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Putting on Your Respirator
Describes how to fit a respirator to your face.
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Seal checking your elastomeric respirator
Provides instructions on how to check the seal for half and full facepiece elastomeric respirators.
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Web resources
Highlights
- New risk advisory outlines how to avoid counterfeit products when sourcing respirators during a supply shortage Published on: July 15, 2020