COVID-19: What’s new
- Public health orders (updated Jan. 8): 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, more info.
- Inspections and consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Resources: Mental health guides for workers and employers, workplace masks poster, face shields in non-health care settings, reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan, revised entry-check poster for workers and visitors, information in other languages
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, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020
Overview of changes in effect Jan. 1, 2021, Summary of provisions, Historical reports, Board of Directors’ decision on the consequential amendments
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Power tools
Power tools and equipment, both stationary and portable (hand-held), are commonly used in a number of industries. We have resources on working safely with many types of power tools, including chainsaws, circular saws, grinders, nail guns, and more. Select a type below to see related resources.
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Power Tools and Cords
Describes safe work procedures for power tools and cords.
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Safe Use of Radial Arm Saws
Describes how to use a radial arm saw safely.
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Safe Use of Table Saws
Describes how to use a table saw safely.
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Chainsaws - Avoiding Kickback Hazards
Describes ways to avoid contact in the kickback zone.
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Safe Use of Chainsaws in Construction
Describes how to use a chainsaw safely.
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Circular Saw Kickback
Warning: Graphic content may not be suitable for all viewers.
Power tools - we use them all the time at work and at home. But sometimes we forget how dangerous they can be. You're...
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Circular Saw Guarding
Warning: Graphic content may not be suitable for all viewers.
Power tools - we use them all the time at work and at home. But sometimes we forget how dangerous they can be. You're...
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Guarding: Grinders (3 of 3)
This three-part video describes the types of guards available for different work situations and how their use can prevent injuries and save lives.
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Safe Use of Pneumatic Nailing and Stapling Equipment
Describes how to use a pneumatic nailing or stapling gun safely.
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Nail Gun Safety (11 x 17)
This poster is part of an innovative series of 12 graphic posters created to reach a diverse audience on a range of high risk construction safety issues, using images instead of words to identify hazards...
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Nail Gun Safety
Warning: Graphic content may not be suitable for all viewers.
Power tools - we use them all the time at work and at home. But sometimes we forget how dangerous they can be. You're...