Radon (Issue 36)
This Fact Sheet identifies the health risks of exposure to radon and highlights some of the resources available to assist academic staff associations and workplace Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) to effectively identify and mitigate workplace radon exposure.
Ergonomics for the Fine-Arts (Issue 35)
This fact sheet explores the ergonomic needs of artists and staff working in Fine Arts departments, who have particular ergonomic needs that often require specialized approaches. They experience a range of movement, voice, and repetitive strain issues that are different from typical ergonomic stressors experienced by other academic staff.
Previous Titles
- Issue 34: Occupational Disease, Cancer & CAREX
- Issue 33: Leveraging Legislative Tools
- Issue 32: Endocrine Disruptors
- Issue 31: Exposure Limits – Acceptable vs Safe
- Issue 30: Reporting Workplace Hazards
- Issue 29: Workplace Investigations
- Issue 28: Occupational Disease
- Issue 27: Ergonomics for Dentists, Hygienists & Assistants
- Issue 26: Formaldehyde
- Issue 25: Cytotoxic Drugs
- Medical Gases">Issue 24: Medical Gases
- Issue 23: Mercury
- Issue 22: Electromagnetic Fields
- Issue 21: Precautionary Principle
- Issue 20: Nano Safety
- Issue 19: Lead
- Issue 18: Computer Hygiene
- Issue 17: JHSC Tips & Pointers
- Issue 16: Noise
- Issue 15: Air Quality
- Issue 14: Mould
- Issue 13: Needlestick injuries
- Issue 12: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Issue 11: Working in a Static Position
- Issue 10: Laboratory Safety
- Issue 9: Animal Hazards
- Issue 8: Latex
- Issue 7: Gloves
- Issue 6: Violence in the workplace
- Issue 5: Asbestos
- Issue 4: Voice Dysfunction
- Issue 3: Hepatitis
- Issue 2: Handwashing
- Issue 1: Occupational Stress
Terms of Reference for JHSC’s (Apr 2012)
Terms of reference (TOR) for the workplace joint health and safety committee (JHSC) are an essential component of a wellfunctioning committee. They provide the framework which guides the committee members in how to carry out their duties in their particular workplace.
Enforcing Workplace Health & Safety Rights (May 2010)
The right to a healthy and safe workplace is one of the most important protections that workers enjoy. While occupational health and safety legislation and a range of other statutes and regulations provide a strong foundation for these rights, they only take on real meaning if the association is prepared to enforce them.