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The following are articles written by Sudbury Clinic Staff

 


Advocates Gateway

 

Sudbury's newsletter targeting Advocates. Click on the links below to read previous editions:

 

Having a Ball at the Office

 

Big and Bright, "exercise" balls look to be packed with fun and promise. These therapeutic balls are finding their way into workplaces.

 

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Anxiety, Depression, and Shift work

(September 2009)

It may seem foreign to some, but to approximately 30% of employed Canadians, shift work is everyday life.

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What’s that new-car smell?

(August2009)

It’s no secret that the new car smell is a cultural symbol and source of pride for new vehicle owners, but lurking within that smell are airborne chemicals.

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What to do when you leave your job: An Occupational Health Perspective

(July 2009)

Many Ontarians are now faced with the decision to stay at their current job or to move on to something new.

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Back Injury Prevention for Paramedics

(June 2009)

Back injuries are a major problem for Paramedics since they are often required to lift in awkward situations where the proper application of body mechanics is difficult to obtain.

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RADON

(May 2009)

Many epidemiological studies of uranium and other underground miners have shown that miners exposed to high levels of radon are at higher risk of developing lung cancer.

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Exercises at your Workstation

(April 2009)

Do you have a job where you sit (desk job), or stand for long periods (cashiers, bank tellers, etc.)? Do you suffer from muscular aches and pains?

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Shiftwork’s impact on workers

(March 2009)

 

Shiftwork, the simple use of the word will unease most Northern Ontario workers. Roughly, 25% of the North American working population currently faces the realities of shiftwork

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the Workplace

(February 2009)

Do you have numbness in your thumb, index, and/or middle fingers and have problems sleeping at night because of it?

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Am I at risk for an occupational disease?

(January 2009)

In today’s society we are constantly receiving information from television, radio, print media and of course the internet.

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Protect Your Eyes

Helpful tips for protecting your eyes at home and work. An article written by Certified Occupational Health Nurse Cheryl Woloshyn.

 

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Scleroderma

A person of any age can have scleroderma however it most common between the ages of 25-55 (Scleroderma Foundation). More women than men tend to have scleroderma (Acorn & Joachim, 2003).  

 

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What Causes Sarcoidosis?

The cause of sarcoidosis is not known. Over the years, there have been changing ideas about what may cause sarcoidosis. One theory is that sarcoidosis develops when a person is exposed to a certain unknown toxin in the environment or workplace. 

 

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Hot Keys

Click below for a quick reference guide for the most commonly used and useful shortcuts (hot keys) to reduce the amount of mouse work and the risk of injury.

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Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are a major concern for many workplaces.

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Indoor Air Quality

This article touches upon the common contaminants that may cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in non-industrial workplaces (e.g. offices). 

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