{"id":25300,"date":"2026-01-28T16:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/guide-cnesst\/protection-of-workers-physical-health-in-the-workplace\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:10:26","slug":"protection-of-workers-physical-health-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/guide-cnesst\/protection-of-workers-physical-health-in-the-workplace\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Protection of workers\u2019 physical health in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25300\" class=\"elementor elementor-25300 elementor-23343\" data-elementor-post-type=\"guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7be68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a7be68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d63ab4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d63ab4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610305ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"610305ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Information according to the main physical hazards in the workplace<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654a68ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"654a68ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Employers must take responsibility for ensuring the physical safety of their workers, in collaboration with them, to prevent work accidents and occupational diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d49816e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d49816e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For each type of job, there are specific risks that must be identified, analyzed and prioritized.<\/p><p>There are six types of risk:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Chemical <\/strong>(e.g. working around hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide or smoke);<\/li><li><strong>Biological<\/strong> (e.g. exposure to microorganisms in dust, mist, decaying materials, etc.);<\/li><li><strong>Ergonomic<\/strong> (e.g. repetitive movements, sustained, awkward postures);<\/li><li><strong>Safety-related<\/strong> (e.g. confined spaces or moving machine parts);<\/li><li><strong>Physical<\/strong> (e.g. noise, temperature, pressure);<\/li><li><strong>Psychosocial <\/strong>(e.g. harassment or exposure to potentially traumatic events)<\/li><\/ul><p>These risks must be ranked according to their severity and likelihood in order to develop an appropriate prevention plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c86f324 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1c86f324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/prevention-securite\/informations-prevention\/liste-informations-prevention?secteur=All&#038;sujet=All&#038;type=All\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"The CNESST provides information on prevention in the workplace for all sectors of activity, types of risk and types of prevention\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg 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prevention\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-325475f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"325475f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e09812c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e09812c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34bc5a09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34bc5a09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Climate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2036a84f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2036a84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Working in hot or cold environments can be hazardous to health, even fatal in certain circumstances. Proper preventive measures put in place by the employer can reduce the risk of accidents and illnesses associated with working in the cold or heat. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68422579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68422579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Working in the cold<\/strong><\/p><p>The three main risk factors are:<\/p><ul><li>Low temperatures;<\/li><li>Wind;<\/li><li>Precipitation (rain and snow).<\/li><\/ul><p>The most effective preventive measure against cold-related hazards is to avoid or limit exposure to cold conditions whenever possible, whether indoors (e.g. in refrigerated warehouses or poorly heated work areas) or outdoors (e.g. in harsh weather, at high altitudes, or in cold water environments).<\/p><p>Other preventive measures that employers can implement, in collaboration with workers, include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Wearing several layers of clothing<\/strong> rather than one thick garment;<\/li><li>Taking <strong>breaks of at least 10 minutes<\/strong> in heated areas;<\/li><li>Protecting the <strong>hands and head<\/strong>;<\/li><li>Performing cold-related tasks during the warmest hours of the day;<\/li><li><strong>Avoiding coffee<\/strong>, due to its diuretic effect and impact on blood circulation, <strong>as well as alcohol <\/strong>in all its forms, because of its vasodilation effect.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36580f97 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36580f97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bcc8770 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bcc8770\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da1f482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4da1f482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23103\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre.png 512w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ch5_4_Encadre-350x350.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a678971 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a678971\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b1bf3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52b1bf3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Watch out for frostbite<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-283e2cb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"283e2cb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">When working outdoors in freezing conditions for extended periods, it is essential to dress appropriately to prevent frostbite (freezing of exposed skin), particularly extremities (ears, toes, nose, cheeks, and fingers).<\/p><p class=\"p1\">It is recommended to take shelter in a warm area every 30 minutes and to check that co-workers are doing the same.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Frostbite may present with the following symptoms: The skin becomes numb and tingling, turns red, then white, and may show slight swelling. If you think you have frostbite, call 811. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">While awaiting advice from health professionals, get out of the cold, remove wet or damp clothing and apply lukewarm water to the affected area in the case of superficial frostbite. If sensitivity or sensation persists, call an ambulance. <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages can lower body temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a22b169 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a22b169\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cefe8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cefe8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Working in the heat<\/strong><\/p><p>When working in hot environments, it is advisable to:<\/p><ul><li>Drink a glass of water every 10 to 20 minutes depending on the adjusted air temperature (see CNESST publication below);<\/li><li>Take regular breaks in shaded or cool areas;<\/li><li>Cover your head;<\/li><li>Notify your employer if a colleague is behaving abnormally;<\/li><li>Watch out for symptoms and signs of heatstroke, such as dizziness or unusual fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a889eba elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"2a889eba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/organisation\/documentation\/formulaires-publications\/travailler-chaleur-mesures-preventives\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"For more information on preventing heatstroke\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-info-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.043 8 8 119.083 8 256c0 136.997 111.043 248 248 248s248-111.003 248-248C504 119.083 392.957 8 256 8zm0 110c23.196 0 42 18.804 42 42s-18.804 42-42 42-42-18.804-42-42 18.804-42 42-42zm56 254c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12h-88c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h12v-64h-12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h64c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v100h12c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/organisation\/documentation\/formulaires-publications\/travailler-chaleur-mesures-preventives\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information on preventing heatstroke\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information according to the main physical hazards in the workplace Employers must take responsibility for ensuring the physical safety of their workers, in collaboration with them, to prevent work accidents and occupational diseases. 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