Pathogen Safety Data Sheets vs CCOHS Safe Work

Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDSs) are technical documents that describe the hazardous properties of a human pathogen and recommendations for work involving these agents in a laboratory setting. These documents have been produced by the Public Health Agency of Canada as educational and informational resources for laboratory personnel working with these infectious substances. Please note that work involving pathogens in Canada may require compliance with numerous international, national, and provincial laws and guidelines. Please note that, although the information, opinions, and recommendations contained in these documents are compiled from peer-reviewed literature sources believed to be reliable, the Agency accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, sufficiency, or reliability of the PSDSs, nor for any loss or injury resulting from the use of the information contained within them. Newly discovered hazards are frequent and this information may not be completely up to date. For more information on Pathogen Safety Data Sheets, please visit: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/index-eng.php

The goal of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is to advance health and safety in the workplace. CCOHS offers a wide range of credible and relevant tools and resources to help organizations raise awareness, assess risks, implement prevention programs, and improve health, safety and well-being. The CCOHS Safe Work app provides access to health and safety information to help workplaces operate safely and protect workers. It now includes access to our collection of over 700 OSH Answers fact sheets covering a wide variety of topics such as hazards, chemicals, mental health, diseases, ergonomics, and health promotion. The app also includes current guidance and resources on respiratory infectious diseases, travel health and safety, and zoonotic diseases, developed in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada. Get access to fact sheets, tip sheets, infographics, videos, and more to help support health and safety in your workplace. Search resources by topic, title, or keyword, save your favourites, and share with colleagues. Once it’s downloaded to your device, you can access the resources offline in areas where there is limited or no internet connectivity.