OHCOW produces a wide variety of materials to serve our broad range of users.
From brochures and flyers to articles, paper and reports to videos and infographics we endeavour to serve our users
by providing our content in a wide range of formats.
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- COVID-19
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- Posters / Infographics
- Work Environment
- Workplace Ergonomics
Manual Material Handling Podcast
November 2024 • A discussion of common ergonomic risk factors related to Manual Material Handling.
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace: the Countertop Industry
September 2024 • The dangers of crystalline silica exposure in the countertop industry is discussed.
Occupational Asthma in Cannabis Production
April 2024 • A discussion on the emerging issue of asthma in the cannabis industry.
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace: In the News
March 2024 • A discussion of Silica exposures covered in the news, including the recent ban on artificial stone in Australia.
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace
January 2024 • Relevant for construction workers and others, the dangers of crystalline silica in the workplace is discussed.
Silica Exposure in the Workplace
November 2023 • An IHSA Safety Podcast, featuring OHCOW’s Shirly Yan (Occupational Hygienist) discussing the hazards posed by silica in construction.
Paramedics: the Untold Story
Posted November 14, 2023 • OHCOW Industrial Hygienists discuss exposure hazards for first responders.
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Posted Mar 14, 2023 • A discussion of the role of a MLITSD Ergonomist in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in Ontario.
Introduction to Welding with a Focus on Health Effects
Recorded July 2023. An introduction to welding and its health effects.
Our Nurses. Our Future. The Role of the Occupational Health Nurse at OHCOW
Recorded May 2023. Our OHCOW Occupational Health Nurses discuss the nursing role in our organization.
Demystifying the Joint Health and Safety Committee Dysfunctions
Posted April 18, 2023 • uncovering the top 10 roadblocks to the progression of a successfully functioning committee.
The Role of a MLITSD Ergonomist
Posted Mar 14, 2023 • A discussion of the role of a MLITSD Ergonomist in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in Ontario.
Top Ten Tools to Prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Posted February 23, 2023 • An overview of possible causal occupational and environmental exposures and Top 10 Tools to Prevent NIHL.
Ergonomics of Winter Chores
Posted January 24, 2023 • A discussion of the ergonomic risk factors related to winter weather.
Ergonomics and Sleep – Part 2
August 24, 2022 • Sleep and muskuloskeletal disorders, with Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, Occupational Ergonomists, OHCOW
Ergonomics of Fall Yard/Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter Podcast
September 29, 2022 • Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, Occupational Ergonomists, OHCOW, discuss ergonomic safety in yard work.
Ergonomics and Sleep – Part 1
July 8, 2022 • Part One. With Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, Occupational Ergonomists, OHCOW.
Back to School: Ergonomics for Educators & Students
September 9, 2022 • The school environment and ergonomics. With Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, Occupational Ergonomists
Ergonomics and Working in the Heat
August 3, 2022 • A discussion about the hazards of working in the heat as well as the ergonomic risk factors and prevention strategies.
Lawn Care: Safety and Ergonomics
August 17, 2022 • Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Occupational Ergonomists discuss the risks of lawn care activities.
Top 12 Challenges Related to Indoor Air Quality
June 20, 2022 • OHCOW Hygienists discuss the importance of indoor air quality.
What does ‘Health’ in Health and Safety mean to me?
February 22, 2022 • Knowing the work environment, workers’ rights, and more.
Demystifying the Safety Data Sheet
December 2021 • OHCOW Occupational Hygienists James Miuccio and Sonia Lal discuss the Safety Data Sheet.
Workplace Exposure Histories: Looking at Yesterday for Tomorrow, Today
May 12, 2021 • OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Sonia Lal looks at the history of workplace exposures.
Nail Salons Services During a Global Pandemic
October 13, 2021 • OHCOW Occupational Hygienists James Miuccio and Sonia Lal discuss the hazards of the nail salon environment for workers.
Office Ergonomics – Getting Started
October 15, 2021 • OHCOW ergonomists Brenda Mallat and Melissa Statham discuss office ergonomics.
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29Mar
Ventilation Checklist: A Pandemic-based Guide to Maintaining Your Building Ventilation System
2022
[CHECKLIST]
A Ventilation Checklist that can be used as a guide to assess and improve ventilation in rooms and buildings... Read More →
29Apr
Heat Stress Awareness Guide
REFERENCE GUIDE • Information and advice on managing and controlling heat stress in the workplace... Read More →
22Apr
Humidex-Based Heat Response Plan
[FACTSHEET]
A 5-step process to recognize, assess and control heat exposures, along with a description of heat-related health effects and response recommendations... Read More →
16Apr
Exercises At Your Workstation
REFERENCE GUIDE – Many office workers have jobs where they sit or stand for long periods of time. Working in one position can lead to.. Read More →
16Apr
Office Ergonomics Reference Guide
REFERENCE GUIDE – Updated and modernized to align with the new CSA Office Ergonomics Standard (Z412-17), this new Guide now reflects changes in the office.. Read More →
28Sep
Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farm Workers
September 28, 2022
[HANDBOOK]
US Department of Health and Human Services | Centres for Disease Control and Prevention | NIOSH.. Read More →
13Oct
The Free Silica Control Tool
The Silica Control Tool has been updated for use in the Ontario Construction Industry. Find out how to register for free and protect workers... Read More →
31May
Are You a Temporary Foreign Worker Employed in a Nail Salon?
JUNE 2023
FLYER
Learn more about free resources and workshops for temporary foreign workers employed in nail salons in the Ottawa Region... Read More →
31May
Are You a Temporary Foreign Worker?
JUNE 2023
FLYER / POSTER
Learn more about free resources and workshops for temporary foreign workers in various regions in Ontario... Read More →
23Nov
Migrant Farm Workers
A brochure outlining the many services that OHCOW offers in support of migrant farm workers, including workshops and other educational opportunities, translation, clinical consultation clinical.. Read More →
23Nov
Is Your Cancer Work-Related?
[BROCHURE]
Learn more about work-related cancer, the importance of reporting it, what you should do if your cancer is work-related, and the common types and.. Read More →
23Nov
Work-Related Asthma – Hair, Nail & Beauty Salons
[BROCHURE]
The Lung Association, OHCOW, Health & Safety Ontario.. Read More →
28Sep
Mental Health Information for Farm Workers
September 28, 2022
[BROCHURE]
OHCOW Migrant Farm Workers Team.. Read More →
26Feb
REBA and RULA Worksheets
The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) are two popular ergonomic evaluation tools... Read More →
13Jan
COVID & Infectious diseases Reference Team (CIRT)
PDF SLIDES OF PRESENTATION • Overall Infectious Disease Updates, Vaccination Rates, General info on Covid, studies, use of face masks, ventilation, and more.
.. Read More →
02Jun
Case Studies on Heat Stress in Forest Fire Fighters and the Challenges of Managing Heat Stress in Extreme Conditions
June 2, 2022
[SLIDE PRESENTATION]
Dr. Sandra Dorman, Full professor/Director, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health (CROSH)
.. Read More →
13May
Job Stressors and Burnout: Does the Relationship Run Both Ways?
May 13, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Faraz Vahid Shahidi, Institute for Work & Health.. Read More →
13May
Addressing Psychosocial Factors in the Workplace – A Partnership Between Union and Employer
May 13, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Presenters from the Correctional Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor of Ontario.. Read More →
13May
How to (Not) Go Mad at Work in Chile
May 13, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Faraz Vahid Shahidi, Institute for Work & Health.. Read More →
05May
PainPoint App – Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) at Work
September 28, 2021
[SLIDES]
Daryl Stephenson, PhD, Ergonomist, OHCOW.. Read More →
03May
Ergonomics and Hairstyling
2021
[SLIDES]
Melissa Statham, Ergonomist, OHCOW
Dwayne Fuchs, Ergonomist, OHCOW.. Read More →
03May
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Recognition, Causes, and Prevention
November 2021
[SLIDES]
Melissa Statham, Ergonomist, OHCOW
Dwayne Fuchs, Ergonomist, OHCOW.. Read More →
28Apr
Community and Workplace Psychosocial Supports for the Mental Health of International Agricultural Workers in Ontario
March 25, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
OHCOW Research Team
Sharing findings from the "Community & Workplace Psychosocial Supports for the Mental Health of IAWs in Ontario" Project... Read More →
04Apr
Healthcare Implications Now and in the Future
April 22, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dr. Victor Leung, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
.. Read More →
04Apr
Trust and the Noise of Misinformation
April 22, 2022
[RECORDED WEBINAR]
Dr. Colin Furness, Faculty of Information and DLSPH, University of Toronto
.. Read More →
08Dec
Form 8
[FORM]
For Health Professionals to fill out for patients claiming benefits under WSIB insurance plan... Read More →
08Dec
Employer’s Report of Injury
WSIB requires that your employer reports an injury/illness within three days of notification, using the WSIB portal... Read More →
08Dec
Worker’s Report of Injury / Disease
A worker can report a work-related injury or illness online to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board... Read More →
02Dec
Advocate Referral Form
OHCOW’s interdisciplinary team investigates and provides an opinion regarding whether or not a health problem is work-related. This can involve giving a medical, occupational hygiene.. Read More →
RESEARCH
02Mar
OHCOW Hygienists Co-author Research Paper Addressing Laboratory Chemical Hazards
February 2026: OHCOW study published in ACS Chemical Health & Safety.. Read More →
28Jul
The Psychosocial Work Environment Among Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 3, 2022
[ARTICLE]
P Smith, J Oudyk, L Cedillo, K Inouye, G Potter, C Mustard.. Read More →
02Feb
‘Unethical and inappropriate’: What coroners’ records reveal about the gaps that led to migrant worker deaths
February 1, 2022
[ARTICLE]
Sara Mojtehedzadeh,
Toronto Star, Work and Wealth Reporter
.. Read More →
06Jan
Simple Chemical Risk Assessment for Small Business
December 2021
[ARTICLE]
Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine
Thomas Tenkate.. Read More →
21Oct
Assessing the Psychometric Properties of the Guarding Minds @ Work Questionnaire Recommended in the Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
October 21, 2021
[PUBLICATION / ARTICLE]
P. Smith, J. Oudyk.. Read More →
01Jun
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Nurses in British Columbia, Canada Using Trends Analysis Across Three Time Points
[STUDY] A research group in British Columbia, working with the BC Nurses Union, conducted a series of surveys using the GAD-7 anxiety symptom and PHQ9.. Read More →
28May
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Nurses in British Columbia…
October 2021
[ARTICLE]
Annals of Epidemiology
Farinaz Havaei, PhD, RN, MERM
Peter Smith, PhD, MPH (IWH)
John Oudyk, MSc, BASc (OHCOW)
Guy G. Potter, PhD
.. Read More →
21May
The Association between the Perceived Adequacy of Workplace Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment with Mental Health Symptoms: A Cross-sectional Survey of Canadian Health-care Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
[ARTICLE] In this article, we describe exposure patterns among a group of former employees of the Baie Verte chrysotile asbestos mine/mill. We also describe the.. Read More →
15May
Assessing the Psychosocial Work Environment in Relation to Mental Health: A Comprehensive Approach
December 14, 2020
[PUBLICATION / ARTICLE]
Peter Smith, John Oudyk, Guy Potter, Cameron Mustard.. Read More →
14Apr
Labour Market Attachment, Workplace Infection Control Procedures and Mental Health
December 14, 2020
[PUBLICATION / ARTICLE]
Peter Smith, John Oudyk, Guy Potter, Cameron Mustard.. Read More →
14Jan
A Quantitative Retrospective Exposure Assessment for Former Chrysotile Asbestos Miners and Millers from Baie Verte, NL, Canada
January 14, 2021
[ARTICLE]
Murphy, T., Bornstein, P. Demers and J. Oudyk.. Read More →
12Jan
The Association between the Perceived Adequacy of Workplace Infection Control Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment with Mental Health Symptoms:
January 2021
[ARTICLE]
Smith, P.M, J. Oudyk, G. Potter, and C. Mustard.. Read More →
23Jun
Two peer reviewed papers provide evidence for the validity of OHCOW’s Humidex-based Heat Response Plan
JUNE 2026: International research papers on heat stress study temperature-humidity indices for managing heat stress risk... Read More →
23Jun
OHCOW Research Paper on Salivary Gland Cancer published
JUNE 2026: Authors Denny Choi, Khayati Patel, Andrew Zarnke, David Boyce-Fappiano, Donald Cole, Sarah McCormick Rhodes.. Read More →
02Mar
OHCOW Hygienists Co-author Research Paper Addressing Laboratory Chemical Hazards
February 2026: OHCOW study published in ACS Chemical Health & Safety.. Read More →
11Aug
Monitoring housing conditions for migrant and temporary foreign agricultural workers…
PDF RESEARCH PAPER: Published July 2025, this paper examines heat stress factors in migrant agricultural worker accommodation... Read More →
28Aug
Incidence of Cardiovascular disease in mine workers exposed to Mcintyre Powder
AUGUST 23, 2024 Authors: Andrew Zarnke PhD, Sarah Rhodes PhD, Nathan DeBono PhD, Colin Berriault MA, Sandra C. Dorman PhD.. Read More →
15Aug
Critique of WSIB Scientific Review: A Rapid Review of Occupational Exposures and Sarcoidosis
JULY 28, 2022 A response from OHCOW to recent publications from WSIB regarding sarcoidosis and occupational exposures... Read More →
25Jul
Review of Fungal Hazards from Soil Disturbance in Excavations
June 25, 2024. Prepared by: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP Occupational Hygienist.. Read More →
19Jun
Submission to Ministry: Poor Outdoor Air Quality
September 18, 2023
Poor Outdoor Air Quality and Workplace Health and Safety Consultation.. Read More →
18Jun
Submission to Ministry: Protecting Workers From Heat Stress
September 18, 2023: Workers and Heat Stress Submission to Ministry.. Read More →
13Mar
Lateral Epicondylitis: Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
SCIENTIFIC PAPER • Exploring the pathophysiology and risk factors for lateral epicondylitis focussing on physical work factors that may contribute to this condition. Non-occupational risk.. Read More →
02Feb
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis – Occupational Exposures as a Risk Factor
MAY 15, 2023
Prepared by: L. Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MSc, FACPM. Occupational Hygiene Review: Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP. Editorial Review: Janice Martell,.. Read More →
26Oct
ACGIH TLV Submissions
Oct 2, 2023
By Krista Thompson, regarding the Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances Committee, following their guidelines for: Metal Working Fluids (MWF). .. Read More →
23Jun
Two peer reviewed papers provide evidence for the validity of OHCOW’s Humidex-based Heat Response Plan
JUNE 2026: International research papers on heat stress study temperature-humidity indices for managing heat stress risk... Read More →
30Jun
Lung Cancer and Exposures in Ontario Hard Rock Mines
Last updated April 18, 2023
Prepared by: Paul Sampara, MEng, ROH, Occupational Hygienist, OHCOW. Reviewed by Dr. Christine Oliver, MD, Kevin Hedges PhD, CIH, Janice.. Read More →
30Aug
McIntyre Powder and Its Potential Contributions to Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Literature Review Through the McIntyre Powder Historical Lens
June 2022
[STUDY]
Andrew M. Zarnke, BSc., Occupational Hygienist, OHCOW
Christine Oliver, MD, Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto
.. Read More →
03Jun
Study on the Mental Health and Well-being of Young Public Transport Workers in Canada
May 2022
[CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS]
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
University of British Columbia (UBC)
A research project to better understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic.. Read More →
05May
Bone Aluminum Measured in Miners Exposed to McIntyre Powder
May 4, 2022 • L. M. Bickley, D. Cowan, F.E. McNeill, D.R. Chettle (McMaster University) and J. Martell, D. Wilken, W. Yan, A. Zarnke, K... Read More →
18Sep
Physical and Chemical Characterization of McIntyre Powder
September 2019
[STUDY – EXTERNAL]
Andrew Zarnke, OHCOW and Laurentian University along with Pat E. Rasmussen, Marie-Odile David, Housan Eidi, Konner Kennedy, Kevin Hedges, Todd Irick, Christopher.. Read More →
