What are tendon disorders? Back to top Tendon disorders, or tendinopathies, are medical conditions that cause the tendons not to function normally. Tendinitis is a disorder of tendons without sheaths and tenosynovitis is a disorder of tendons with sheaths.

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.

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What are the health effects of hand-arm vibration? Back to top Vibration-induced health conditions progress slowly. In the beginning, it usually starts as a pain. As the vibration exposure continues, the pain may develop into an injury or disease. Pain is the first health condition that is noticed and should be addressed in order to stop the injury. Vibration-induced white finger is the most ...

What is the WHMIS classification? Back to top According to the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), sodium hydroxide can be classified as: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 The signal word is danger. The hazard statement is: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Comment from CNESST ...

Why use a sit/stand desk? A sit/stand desk is one that allows the user to alternate between sitting and standing by being able to lower or raise the work (desk) platform.

What are the main health concerns in working with hand tools? Along with common injuries such as cuts, lacerations, and bruises, the frequent and prolonged use of hand tools can cause soreness, aches, pains, and fatigue.

Climate Change: Workplace Impacts Free Understand and plan for the potential impacts of climate change on workplace health and safety.

How do falls happen? Statistics show that the majority (67%) of falls happen on the same level resulting from slips and trips.

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