Trenching and Excavation - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2024年5月10日 · WorkSafe Saskatchewan defines a temporary protective structure as “a structure or device in an excavation, trench, tunnel or excavated shaft that is designed to provide protection from cave-ins, collapse, sliding or rolling materials, and includes shoring, trench boxes, trench shields and similar structures.”
Trenching and Excavation On this page What is meant by a trench and an excavation? Generally speaking, an excavation . is a hole in the ground as the result of removing material. A trench is an excavation in which the depth exceeds (is bigger than) the width. What are the hazards . associated with trenching and. excavation?
CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
2024年12月12日 · An unstable trench or excavation can collapse, killing or injuring workers by suffocation or crushing from the falling soil. A number of factors such as the improper use or installation of a support system or trench box, soil type and moisture content, the activities carried out adjacent to the site, weather, vibration, depth of the trench, and ...
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Legislation
2024年5月10日 · Yukon: Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, O.I.C. 2006/178 Protective Equipment and Clothing - Fall Arrest
CCOHS: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
What are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)? Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of muscles, tendons, and nerves.
Fall Protection - Fall Protection Plan (General) - Canadian Centre …
2024年5月10日 · What are fall protection plans and why are they important? Back to top. A fall protection plan is a general term for the policy and procedures used to identify fall hazards, and the measures taken to prevent injury.
CCOHS: Fall Protection - Guardrails
2019年11月7日 · What are guardrails? Guardrails are a stationary (or "fixed") system used to protect workers from falls when working at heights.
CCOHS: Shovelling
2024年5月10日 · Why is the weight of the shovel important? Back to top. The amount of muscular effort required in shovelling depends on:
CCOHS: Landscaping - Shovelling and Digging
In addition, there may be requirements in your jurisdiction’s health and safety regulations relating to excavation and trenching. Always verify the legislative requirements before digging. For more information on trenching and excavation, please see the …
Job Safety Analysis - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
2024年5月10日 · What is a Job Safety Analysis? A job safety analysis (JSA) is a process which helps assess a job to identify hazards and necessary control measures.