Topics: Health : Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Safety and Health refers to preventing injuries and protecting the health of workers.
By Region
This category contains links to OH&S sites in countries around the world.
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Colleges and Universities
Sites found here are college and university health and safety departments, responsible for training and informing faculty, students, and visitors about all types of safety issues on campus.
Academic Programs,
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Consultants
Canada,
United Kingdom,
United States,
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Emergency Preparedness
Consultants,
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Ergonomics
Consultants,
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Government Agencies
The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), a federal entity, is charged with every issue concerning workplace safety, and health.
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
North America,
Oceania,
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Hazardous Substances
Toxic substances can be found in most places of work, and their safe use and storage is essential.
Asbestos,
Beryllium,
Mercury,
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Lasers
Laser and laser pointer safety sites. Lasers are used in industrial and academic research as well as in the classroom at times.
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MSDS
An "MSDS" is a Material Safety Data Sheet, a document which summarizes the purpose, hazards, and other information about a substance or material.
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Occupational Hygiene
The role of an Occupational (or Industrial) Hygienist is to identify hazardous agents; Chemical, Physical and Biological; in the workplace that could cause disease or discomfort, to evaluate the extent of risk to employees' due to their exposure to these hazardous agents, and to recommend ways to prevent or minimize harmful exposure.
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