CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - General
Aug 28, 2025 · For example, one dictionary defines hazard as "a danger or risk" which helps explain why many people use the terms interchangeably. There are many definitions for …
Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control). The OSH Answers document on Risk Assessment has details on …
CCOHS: WHMIS - Pictograms
Aug 28, 2025 · Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and …
CCOHS: WHMIS - Labels
Aug 28, 2025 · Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and …
Recommending or determining hazard controls may be incorporated into the risk assessment process, or completed separately following a risk assessment. For definitions and more …
CCOHS: Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Aug 28, 2025 · What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)? GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
Hazard – a potential source of harm to a worker. Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property or …
CCOHS: WHMIS - General
Aug 28, 2025 · Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and …
The hazard is a result of a temporary or emergency condition PPE limits exposure to the harmful effects of a hazard but only if the PPE is worn and used correctly. Examples of PPE include: …
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hazard Identification
May 4, 2018 · What is a hazard? There are many definitions of hazard, but the most common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is “A hazard is any source of …