Working Alone

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Working Alone

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Mar 24, 2010

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Description: CCOHS shares tips on how to stay safe while working alone.
Released: March 25, 2010
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File Size: 2.72 MB
Length: 2:59 minutes
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Mar 24, 2010

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CCOHS produces monthly podcasts on a wide variety of topics related to workplace health and safety. Each episode is designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. You can download the audio segment to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your own convenience.!

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Le sommeil perdu lors du passage à l'heure avancée peut augmenter les blessures professionnelles: Le sommeil perdu lors du passage à l'heure avancée peut augmenter les blessures professionnelles Description : Le CCHST étudie rapidement la question du passage à l’heure avancée et de ses éventuelles... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Water Safety for the Summer: Description: Shelley Dalke from the Canadian Red Cross outlines how you can stay safe while working and vacationing on the water this summer. Released: June 16, 2011 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 5.1 MB Length: 5:27... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Workplace Fire Safety Tips: Workplace Fire Safety Tips Description: CCOHS talks with Rocco Iamello of Ottawa Fire Services about the basics for fire safety in the workplace. Released: November 16, 2010 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 9.05... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Working Alone: Working Alone by CCOHS Podcasts
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Bridging the Generations at Work: Bridging the Generations at Work by CCOHS Podcasts
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Leading Your Team to a Healthier Workplace: Leading Your Team to a Healthier Workplace by CCOHS Podcasts
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Les principales étapes pour une analyse des dangers professionnels: Description : Le CCHST décrit les principales étapes d’une analyse de la sécurité des tâches. Date de diffusion : Le 21 octobre 2010 Accessibilité: Sur demande – Écoutez-le... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Les rayonnements en milieu de travail : notions élémentaires: Suivez le et Claire Cohalan, une scientifique spécialisée en rayonnements à l’Institut de radioprotection du Canada, durant cette série de deux épisodes portant sur les rayonnements en milieu de travail. Cet... by CCOHS Podcasts
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The Scoop on How to Safely Shovel Snow: The Scoop on How to Safely Shovel Snow Description: Think you know how to shovel snow safely? Here’s the scoop from CCOHS.Released: January 25, 2011Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now!File Size: 3.8 MBLength: 4:03 minutesPrice: FREE! by CCOHS Podcasts
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Mentally Healthy Workplace: Mentally Healthy Workplaces by CCOHS Podcasts
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Working in the Cold: Working in the Cold Description: Do you work outdoors in the winter? Join as we speak with Jan Chappel, senior technical specialist at CCOHS, on how to be cautious when working in cold conditions. Released: January 11, 2011 Availability: On Demand... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: Description: CCOHS takes a quick look at work-related musculoskeletal injuries and how to prevent them – in time for RSI Awareness Day. Released: February 22, 2011 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 2.8 MB Length:... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Workplace Injuries: A Personal Story: Description: Just in time for the National Day of Mourning and National Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) Week, Bill Bowman, a victim of a workplace injury shares his personal story and how he and his family were impacted by the tragedy. Bill... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Éviter de vous brûler!: Tout le monde sait que le soudure peut constituer une activité dangereuese. Ce balados qui offre des conseils explore les risques professionnels associés au soudage et présente des mesures de précautions et des... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Inspections efficaces des lieux de travail- Au-delà des apparences: Les dangers peuvent se trouver sous un bureau, dans les locaux d'une usine, dans l'air et pratiquement partout où des personnes travaillent. L'inspection régulière des lieux de travail afin de cerner les dangers est un... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Éviter Quelques conseils pour pelleter la neige en toute sécurité: Éviter Quelques conseils pour pelleter la neige en toute sécurité Description : Vous croyez savoir comment pelleter la neige sans danger? Voici une bordée de conseils du CCHST.Date de diffusion : Le 25 janvier... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Radiation in the Workplace: The Basics: Join and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada in this special two-part mini-series on radiation in the workplace. This episode focuses on radiation basics such as what is radiation, where it can be found and... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Bed Bugs: Have Bite, Will Travel: With bed bug infestations on the rise, learn more about what they are, how to prevent infestation and what to do if you find a bed bug at your worksite. Released: March 17, 2014 File Size: 6.53 MB Length: 7:08 min by CCOHS Podcasts
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Protecting Yourself Against Bee Stings: CCOHS shares tips on how workers can protect themselves from bee stings when working outdoors. Released: August 11, 2011 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 4.22 MB Length: 4:36 minutes by CCOHS Podcasts
5 min listen
2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners: 2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners Description: CCOHS speaks with two of the 2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners. Released: July 13, 2010 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 5.57 MB Length: 6:05 minutes Price: FREE! by CCOHS Podcasts
6 min listen
Working in Close Quarters: Working in Close Quarters Description: Do you work in confined spaces? Listen to our latest podcast to learn about the potential hazards and find out how you can stay safe. Released: May 17, 2011 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Exploring Psychosocial Issues in the Workplace: Dr. Kevin Kelloway, the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health Psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia explains what positive psychology is and how it relates to workplace stress. Released: June 22, 2012File Size:... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace: We don't always know when an emergency will occur; they can happen fast, with little warning. What we do know is that planning ahead and preparing can help you and your organization cope better during and after a major disaster, and minimize the... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Vibration Hazards in the Workplace: While the human body is built to be mobile, it was not meant to vibrate. In small doses, vibration is harmless. Unfortunately, mechanization has introduced significant vibration hazards in the workplace. Although injuries and illness from vibration... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Importance des bassins oculaires et des douches d'urgence: Même lorsque des mesures et sécurité sont en place relativement aux matières dangereuses, et qu'elles sont respectées, des accident preuvent se produire. Et lorsqu'un [produit chimique corrosif entre en contact avec... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Proper Lighting in the Workplace: explores how poor lighting can affect worker productivity, and offers tips on conducting a lighting audit. Released: September 15, 2011File Size: 2.31 MBLength: 2:31 minutes by CCOHS Podcasts
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Preventing Holiday Stress and Anxiety: The holidays can be a special time of year but for some, the endless “to do” list can be overwhelming. CCOHS shares ways to prevent holiday stress and anxiety this season. Released: December 4, 2014 File Size: 5.5... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Car Seat Ergonomics: Dhananjai Borwankar, Technical Specialist at explains how drivers can adjust their car seats to ensure proper posture and eliminate pains and strains while driving. Released:September 27, 2011File Size: 8 MBLength: 8:45... by CCOHS Podcasts
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Drink Up to Beat Dehydration: CCOHS outlines the signs of dehydration and how to prevent it when working in the summer heat. Released: June 20, 2012File Size: 5.37 MBLength: 5:52 min by CCOHS Podcasts
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Safety Tips for Landscapers: Description: CCOHS outlines some of the hazards workers face when landscaping, and offers general safety precautions to take to work safely. Released: July 21, 2011 Availability: On Demand – Listen to it now! File Size: 2.35 MB Length: 2:34 min by CCOHS Podcasts
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