Preventing occupational illness
Industrial hygiene means keeping workplaces safe by predicting, identifying, evaluating, and managing potential dangers that could harm workers' health. An occupational disease is a health problem caused by the work environment or related activities. It can be serious, cause disabilities, and sometimes be fatal. Examples include hearing loss, asthma, infections, and cancer.
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Auxiliary Ventilation: Good Installation and Maintenance Practices for Miners
Beat the Heat Safety Meeting Talk
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Closure and Re-entry Into Abandoned and Inactive Mine Workings
Diesel Exhaust - Need to Monitor Exposure and Further Reduce Occupational Exposure Limit
Diesel Survey of Mines and Mine Contractors
Dust Control Using Water Curtain During Shotcrete Application
Good Practice Guidance on Occupational Health Risk Assessment
Hazards Associated with Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Industrial Hygiene Basics: Setting up and Implementing an Effective IH Program
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Infographic: Proper Use of Respirators in Mines and Mining Plants
Mining Workplace Environment Checklist
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Ontario Mine Rescue Heat Stress Report and Standard
Poster: Top Occupational Disease Risks in Mining Industry
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Workplace health and safety snapshots for Ontario mining sector
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Free training material on diesel emission hazards (all industries)
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External resources
Mesothelioma – Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)
Ontario Occupational Disease Statistics by Industry - OCRC
Occupational Disease Surveillance System - Ontario
Silicosis – Occupational Cancer Research Centre
S.T.O.P. Carcinogens at Work - European Union