A group service for joint health and safety committees and groups of workers

The OHCOW team can do a walkthrough tour of the workplace. They will point out any health and safety problems and present them to the joint health and safety committee. They can also suggest that someone investigate the problems further.

During a walkthrough tour, the OHCOW occupational hygienist will

>> watch how the work is done
>> question workers about their symptoms
>> take limited measurements (for example, noise and air flow)
>> make recommendations to improve workplace conditions

The occupational hygienist will help you understand occupational hygiene sampling reports. They can also help you design sampling strategies.

During a walkthrough tour, an OHCOW ergonomist will

>> watch how the work is done
>> interview workers to understand their concerns and their discomfort
>> measure the dimensions, forces, repetitions and postures of a workstation
>> make recommendations to improve conditions

In some cases, doctors and nurses can do medical exams on several people from one workplace. They will look for a connection between the health problems and the workplace conditions.

OHCOW staff can work with the joint health and safety committee to help it understand very technical reports it must deal with. The OHCOW team can also design health questionnaires and administer surveys.