Codes of Practice provide practical guidance to help employers and workers understand and meet safety standards required by our legislation.
Email Safety Regulations for more information, or to learn how you can be involved in developing Codes of Practice.
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Work practices and precautions when removing asbestos-containing materials vary considerably with the type of material you are removing, the amount of asbestos it contains, and its condition and location. This code presents best practices you must follow for asbestos abatement in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |
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Required Asbestos Project Notification Form |
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WSCC requires a minimum of five days advance notification of all asbestos projects. Complete and submit the Asbestos Project Notification Form.
| Confined Spaces | |
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Employers must submit an employer confined space code of practice and supporting documents to the Chief Safety Officer before workers enter a confined space. |
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Properly identify, assess, eliminate, or manage workplace hazards and risks. |
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Provides information on the role of a Joint OHS Committee, as well as how to develop and maintain an effective committee. |
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Check PPE to make sure it works properly. Ensure you know how to use it properly. |
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Basics of PPE |
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Commercial Diving Operations PPE |
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Eye and Face Protection PPE |
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Fall Protection PPE |
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Written Site-Specific Fall Protection Plan |
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Foot Protection PPE |
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Hand Protection PPE |
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Head Protection PPE |
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Hearing Protection PPE |
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High-Visibility Apparel PPE |
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Respiratory Protection PPE |
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| Occupational Health and Safety Education - Supervisors | |
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Supervisors must understand their role and responsibilities in workplace safety. Employers need to make sure their supervisors and managers have the proper health and safety training. |
| Thermal Conditions | |
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Know how to handle exposure to extreme temperatures, either hot or cold. |
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| Traffic Control Person | |
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Anyone working in Traffic Control needs to know how to do their job safely. |
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Traffic Control Person Training Guidelines |