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 …
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: 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 …
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment
Aug 28, 2025 · What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and …
CCOHS: Hazard and Risk - Hierarchy of Controls
Jun 3, 2022 · What is the hierarchy of controls? The hierarchy of controls is a step-by-step approach to eliminating or reducing workplace hazards.
CCOHS: Hazards
Aug 27, 2025 · Hazards There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace. Get …
CCOHS: Hazard ID, Risk Assessment
Hazard ID, Risk Assessment Every workplace has hazards. By identifying them, you will be better prepared to control or eliminate them and prevent accidents, injuries, property damage and …
CCOHS: WHMIS - Hazard Classes and Categories
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 …
CCOHS: WHMIS - Legislation
May 15, 2025 · Important Information Canada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and …