Friday, October 7, 2022 – The 2nd session in our new Occ-COVID Conversations series which allows for an in-depth presentation on key COVID prevention strategies by a subject matter expert, along with professional framing and discussion with an OHCOW host – and lots of questions (and answers) from our audience. Time: 1:30…
Events
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The following is a listing of Events that OHCOW is presenting, sponsoring or supporting.
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Sep 28 2022
Sep 28 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022 – The 3rd session in our new Occ-COVID Conversations series which allows for an in-depth presentation on key COVID prevention strategies by a subject matter expert, along with professional framing and discussion with an OHCOW host – and lots of questions (and answers) from our audience. Host:…
Sep 23 2022
September 9, 2022 – Masood Ahmed MS, CIH, CRSP, James Miuccio, BSc MSc CIH CRSP; Sonia Lal, MS, CIH, CRSP Welding fume exposure has been classified as confirmed lung carcinogen by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) since 2017. Because of the severity of it’s adverse health effects and…
Sep 22 2022
Friday, September 16, 2022 – The 1st session in our new Occ-COVID Conversations series which allows for an in-depth presentation on key COVID prevention strategies by a subject matter expert, along with professional framing and discussion with an OHCOW host – and lots of questions (and answers) from our audience. Presenters:…
Sep 12 2022
A short Webinar on the hazards of working with granite and kitchen counter tops. This webinar covers the basics with regards to the mineral itself, silica, the health hazards and how we can implement controls. Presenters: James Miuccio, Occupational Hygienist, CIH, CRSP; and Sonia Lal, Occupational Hygienist, CIH, CRSP
Jun 02 2022
Part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series June 2, 2022 12:00 – 2:00 PM This session will concentrate on heat stress assessment, monitoring, and controls with presentations from OHCOW, and our partners WSN, and CROSH. SESSIONS / PRESENTERS: Heat Stress Controls and New Research Around Evaluating Heat Stress in…
Jun 02 2022
Jun 02 2022
A presentation made as part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series: Hot Worksites and Health: The Risky Business of Working in the Heat Date: June 2, 2022 Presenters: • Keith Birnie, Ventilation Specialist, Workplace Safety North (WSN) • Dr. Glen P. Kenny, Director, Human & Environmental Physiology Research Unit • Emily…
May 27 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Workplace Mental Health Interventions and Other Solutions. Date: May 27, 2022 Presenter: Kelly McShane, PhD, CPsych, CE
May 27 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Workplace Mental Health Interventions and Other Solutions. Date: May 27, 2022 Presenter: Enzo Garritano, President and CEO, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)
May 27 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Workplace Mental Health Interventions and Other Solutions. Date: May 27, 2022 Presenter: Eduardo Huesca, Community Program and Outreach Coordinator and Leonor Cedillo, Research Lead, OMAFRA Project, OHCOW
May 20 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Diverse Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health. Date: May 20, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Kari Sampsel, Emergency Physician and Medical Director of the Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program at the Ottawa hospital
May 20 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Diverse Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health. Date: May 20, 2022 Presenter: Marnie Dobson, Ph.D., Director of the Healthy Work Campaign
May 20 2022
Thunder Bay and District Injured and Ill Workers in the WSIB Process A presentation made as part of the 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Diverse Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health. Date: May 20, 2022 Presenters: Dr. Deborah Scharf, PhD CPsych, Associate Professor of Psychology, Lakehead University; Dr. Mandy McMahan, PhD CPsych…
May 19 2022
Presenters: James Miuccio, BSc MSc CIH CRSP, Occupational Hygienist, OHCOW Sonia Lal, MSc, CIH, CRSP, Occupational Hygienist, OHCOW Date: May 19, 2022 A webinar from OHCOW explaining the hazards of working with epoxy resin systems and their use in resin table production. Resin tables have become the latest trend and some people are creating these table at…
May 18 2022
A presentation made as part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Cleaning the Air and Committing to C.A.R.E. Date: June 3, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Jorma (Jay) Mueller How a Brisbane Independent School prevented outbreaks of COVID-19, despite Omicron wave In line with an interdisciplinary approach where medical, occupational hygiene and engineering…
May 18 2022
Part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series June 3, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 pm OHCOW has teamed up with the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC) to encourage all of you (and your workplaces) to Commit to C.A.R.E. Clean air is more…
Apr 29 2022
Part of the MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series Session 1 April 29, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Beginning the series with a closer look at what is both a personal, as well as a broad societal problem that often has roots – and therefore the potential for solutions –…
Apr 29 2022
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Addiction and Opioid Harm Reduction at Work Date: April 29, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Fergal O’Hagan, Department of Psychology, Trent University
Apr 29 2022
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Addiction and Opioid Harm Reduction at Work Date: April 29, 2022 Presenters: Sari Sairanen, Health, Safety & Environment Director, Unifor National | Mike Byrne, Unifor EFAP Liaison
Apr 29 2022
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Addiction and Opioid Harm Reduction at Work Date: April 29, 2022 Presenter: Wayne Harris, RSE, UA Local 853 Executive Board and Toronto VP for ONIWG
Apr 29 2022
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2022 MayDay, MayDay Webinar Series: Addiction and Opioid Harm Reduction at Work Date: April 29, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Ellen MacEachen, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
Apr 25 2022
Apr 22 2022
Marking National Day of Mourning for Injured and Killed Workers to Identify Vulnerability, Understand Roles and Responses, and Consider Strategies Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 1:00 pm This 2 hour workshop will mark the 36th Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job through the lens of…
Apr 13 2022
A presentation made as part of the April 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Frontline Mental Health, Stressors and Strategies for Workplaces Date: April 5, 2022 Presenter: Birgit Umaigba, ICU RN and Clinical Practice Instructor at Centennial College
Apr 05 2022
A presentation made as part of the April 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Frontline Mental Health, Stressors and Strategies for Workplaces Date: April 5, 2022 Presenter: Tyler Black, MD, Emergency Psychiatrist and suicidologist who focuses on child and adolescent mental health. He is also an in-demand speaker on mental health and…
Apr 05 2022
A presentation made as part of the April 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Frontline Mental Health, Stressors and Strategies for Workplaces Date: April 5, 2022 Presenter: Tracie Edward, Hon.B.Sc., B.Ed., the Health and Safety Coordinator at the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. She is also a Board Member for OHCOW.
Apr 04 2022
Identifying Big Challenges and Finding Local Solutions Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series April 22, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 PM Looking at the big picture and considering the pandemic from an environmental, as well as occupational health perspective. We take the opportunity to expand focus to consider factors which…
Apr 01 2022
A recorded webinar that explores the assessment and control strategies for diesel exhaust exposure. Presenter(s): CAREX Canada; Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC); Ontario’s Occupational Disease Action Plan (ODAP) Working Group on Diesel Exhaust.
Mar 23 2022
An expert panel discussion as part of the March 2022 OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Understanding Long-term Risk and Managing Uncertainty Date: March 25, 2022 Sessions / Speaker: Occupational Medicine Perspectives on COVID-19 Dr. Pravesh Jugnanden, Occupational Health Physician Core Principles: Regional Risk, Ventilation and Masking as a Life Skill John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist…
Mar 14 2022
Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series March 25, 2022 With the march to reduce societal controls and mandates, putting the onus on individual protection, it is more important than ever to understand the short, medium and long term risks of Sars CoV-2 infection, and consider their implications for workplace health…
Mar 14 2022
A presentation made as part of the March 25, 2022 OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Understanding Long-term Risk and Managing Uncertainty Date: March 25, 2022 Speaker: Dr. Kashif Pirzada, Emergency Physician in Toronto, co-founder of conquercovid19, masks4canada VIEW SLIDES
Mar 14 2022
Part of the OHCOW 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series April 5, 2022 1:00-3:00 PM EST After two years of the pandemic we acknowledge the terrible toll felt by frontline workers everywhere. Recognition is needed to find solutions. Covid has become both an acute and chronic stressor that is severely impacting health…
Mar 09 2022
A presentation made as part of the Spring into ACTion: Health & Safety Forum 2022 Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 Presenters: James Brophy, PhD, Occupational Health Researcher Margaret Keith, PhD, Occupational Health Researcher Michael Hurley, President, Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (CUPE)
Mar 09 2022
A presentation made as part of the Spring into ACTion: Health & Safety Forum 2022 Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 Presenter: Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Explain the anatomy of the shoulder Examine common risk factors for injury Explore the most common shoulder injuries including Thoracic…
Mar 09 2022
A presentation made as part of the Spring into ACTion: Health & Safety Forum 2022 Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 Presenter: Daryl Stephenson, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Mar 09 2022
Informative • Effective • Applicative Free Virtual Event Presented by: Ottawa & District Labour Council (ODLC) Health & Safety and Environment Committee and Education Committee Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Local Advisory Committee Friday, April 8, 2022 SESSIONS / SPEAKERS Concussion, Post-Concussion Symptoms,…
Feb 22 2022
Part of the OHCOW 2022 OCC-COVID Webinar Series March 4, 2022 With the impending or unpredictable “next wave” of SARS-CoV-2, modelling and future predictions are essential. With the decline in PCR testing and contact tracing it is imperative that other measures including waste water surveillance be promoted. Clear communication and attention by employers,…
Feb 22 2022
A presentation being made as part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Reality Check, Modelling & Surveillance to Guide Future Response Date: March 4, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Krystal Pollitt, School of Public Health, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Yale University
Feb 22 2022
A presentation being made as part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Reality Check, Modelling & Surveillance to Guide Future Response Date: March 4, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Alex MacKenzie, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute, University of Ottawa
Feb 17 2022
Expanded from a Single Day to a Weekly Webinar Series for 2022! SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: Week 1: February 10, 2022 Musculoskeletal Disorders Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Prevention Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Sudbury) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Trevor Schell, OHCOW Ergonomist Caleb O’Leary, Fanshawe College Week 2: February 17, 2022 Integrating Components…
Feb 16 2022
Presenter: Dr. Dave Zalk
Feb 16 2022
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Fuller, (US)
Feb 16 2022
June 2020 Prsenter: Dr. Lisa Brosseau, (US)
Feb 16 2022
Presenter: Dr. Lidia Morawska
Feb 16 2022
Presenter: Dr. Lidia Morawska
Feb 16 2022
Dr. Joseph Allen, (US)
Feb 16 2022
December 16, 2020 Presenter: Dr. Raina McIntyre [SLIDES]
Feb 16 2022
May 11, 2020 Presenter: Tony Havics
Feb 10 2022
Part of the 2022 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series: Musculoskeletal Disorders Date: February 10, 2022 Presenter: Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Sudbury) This session examines the anatomy, causes, and prevention of this disorder. A profile of OHCOW’s tools focusing on prevention and education will also be highlighted including educational…
Feb 09 2022
A presentation made by Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) on behalf of The International Society for Respiratory Protection (ISRP).
Feb 07 2022
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 28, 2021 A SneakPeek at OHCOW's New Workplace Mental Health Web Page Presenter: Valerie Wolfe, OHCOW Updates and New Health Work Survey Presenter: Dr. Marnie Dobson, Co-director, Healthy Work Campaign, Centre for Social Epidemiology Hearing the Voices: Benefits…
Jan 31 2022
December 16, 2020 Dr. Susan Arnold [SLIDES]
Jan 26 2022
Presented by world experts in their fields, Lidia Morawska and Joe Allen from Workplace Health Without Borders VIEW Q&A / SLIDES
Jan 14 2022
Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series January 14, 2022 Sharing lessons and direction for a new year to keep workers and workplaces safe for all SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: Pandemic Equity Lessons for Occupational Health and Safety Andréane Chénier, CUPE National Health and Safety Representative and OHCOW Sudbury LAC Chair…
Jan 14 2022
OHCOW's World Cancer Day Webinar 2022 February 4, 2022 Presented by Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) SESSIONS / SPEAKERS Rare Cancers in Ontario Examples from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) Jeavana Sritharan, OCRC Rare Cancers in the Clinic The OHCOW…
Jan 14 2022
The OHCOW Lens A presentation made as part of OHCOW's World Cancer Day Webinar 2022: Needles in the Haystack – Rare Cancers in the Workplace Presenter: Sarah Rhodes, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Jan 14 2022
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's World Cancer Day Webinar 2022: Needles in the Haystack – Rare Cancers in the Workplace Presenter: Dave Wilken, COO, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Jan 14 2022
Examples from the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) A presentation made as part of OHCOW's World Cancer Day Webinar 2022: Needles in the Haystack – Rare Cancers in the Workplace Presenter: Jeavana Sritharan, Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)
Jan 13 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Ergonomics for Specific Occupations Date: February 24, 2022 Presenter: Andrew Flanagan, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Sarnia) This session examines common injuries, risk factors and preventative measures that can be utilized to reduce the risk of injury within this occupation. VIEW…
Jan 13 2022
A presentation made as part of the 2022 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Ergonomics for Specific Occupations Date: February 24, 2022 Presenters: • Dwayne Fuchs, Ergonomist, OHCOW (Thunder Bay) • Melissa Statham, Ergonomist,OHCOW (Windsor) This session examines common injuries, risk factors and preventative measures that can be utilized to reduce…
Jan 13 2022
Part of the OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Integrating Components for a Return-to-Work (RTW) Program Date: February 17, 2022 Presenters: • Amy DuBreuil, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) • Physiohealth Inc This session examines how a PDA/PDD and FAE are used together to create and implement a RTW program.…
Jan 13 2022
Part of the OHCOW 2022 RSI Day Webinar Series: Integrating Components for a Return-to-Work (RTW) Program Date: February 17, 2022 Presenter: Dennis Polygenis, Physiohealth Inc This session examines the components and process of performing a Functionality Abilities Exam (FAE). A FAE is the second component of a RTW program that consists of…
Dec 17 2021
Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series A new year, a new variant and hopefully, a new opportunity to eliminate a virus that is still wreaking havoc in workplaces around the world. December 17, 2021 SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: Reflections, Forecasts, and Finding Points of Influence Dr Ashleigh Tuite, Epidemiologist, DLSPH,…
Dec 02 2021
Part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series Winter is upon us, cases are rising, a new variant has arrived. Control measures are more critical than ever. Let's review what we can do! Date: Friday, December 10, 2021 Sessions include: • Introduction • Tracking the Storm - Current Numbers and What They…
Nov 25 2021
COVID is Airborne so it is critical to ensure any gathering spaces are well-ventilated. Classrooms are especially important since occupants are there several hours, are frequently unvaccinated, plus are unmasked at times (adding to the risk of transmission). Seize the opportunity to work with Classroom Ventilation Calculator creator, John Oudyk…
Nov 22 2021
Case Studies on Lung Cancer This webinar on legal cases related to occupational exposures to carcinogens, took place on April 23, 2019. The goal of this webinar was to provide practical tools for law and labour professionals working on occupational cancer cases ithin the workers compensation system in Ontario. Professionals…
Nov 07 2021
Event: Occ-tober & Beyond: The Path Forward Date: October 29, 2021 Speakers: Genevieve Luensman and Barbara Wallace, NIOSH
Nov 07 2021
Event: Occ-tober & Beyond: The Path Forward Date: October 29, 2021 Speakers: Katherine Kirkland, Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
Nov 07 2021
Anticipating and Preparing for Change in the Future of Work and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Event: Occ-tober & Beyond: The Path Forward Date: October 29, 2021 Speaker: Arif Jetha, Institute for Work & Health
Nov 07 2021
Event: Occ-tober & Beyond: The Path Forward Date: October 29, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Joel Moody, Ontario Chief Prevention Officer
Oct 01 2021
Dates: Friday, October 29, 2021 – KICKOFF! Friday, November 5, 12, 19, 26 – LUNG MONTH Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Welcome Address: Dr. Joel Moody – Ontario's New Chief Prevention Officer (Sept. 2021) Popular culture awareness of Occupational Illness/Disease and the Hierarchy of Controls due to COVID-19 pandemic continues to…
Oct 01 2021
A presentation made as part of the 2021 OCC-COVID webinar series: October 1, 2021 – Finding Solutions to Prevent COVID-19 and Occupational Diseases Presenter: Dr. Jose-Luis Jimenez, University of Colorado
May 21 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 21, 2021 FRANCE: International Development of the COPSOQ in a Large Multinational Company Presenters: Elise Chemolle, Julie Lebon and Christine Bocéréan SPAIN: Reducing Quantitative Demands: Experience in Installation and Repair of Boilers Presenters: Judith Hortet and Teo Enfedaque…
May 14 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 MayDay MayDay webinar series. Assessing Stress at Algoma Family Services (AFS) May 14, 2021
May 07 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 7, 2021 Organized and moderated by the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire International Networking Group. Speakers/Perspectives: ARGENTINA: Current Psychosocial Risks Assessment and Regulation Framework in Argentina Authored by Cecilia Inés Cornelio, and Johanna Natalia Gerke VENEZUELA: Regulatory Framework for the Psychosocial Assessment,…
Apr 30 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 MayDay MayDay webinar series. April 30, 2021 Presentations include: A Worldwide problem: Qualitative Analysis of Psychosocial Risks Among Nurses During COVID-19 Presenter: Burcu Kumbur Guler, Dokus Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey Canadian Perspective: Pandemic Experience Survey Results for Healthcare, Education and Other Workers Presenters:…
Apr 30 2021
A Session from the Mayday, Mayday 2021 Webinar Series A presentation of the current psychosocial risks assessment and regulation framework currently in use in Argentina. Presented by Cecilia Inés Cornelio, and Johanna Natalia Gerke
Apr 30 2021
Mayday, Mayday is an internationally recognized cry for help, and Mayday itself celebrates the contribution of workers the world over, both of which apply to the critically important subject of Workplace Mental Health, especially as we all strive to cope with the impact of the ongoing global pandemic. Workplace Mental…
Apr 27 2021
Time to Mourn • Time to Reflect • Time to Protect. April 2021 Marking Canada’s National Day of Mourning for Injured & Killed Workers* reflecting on lives lost, health impacted and strategies learned to fight COVID-19, plus other workplace hazards This 90-minute workshop marked the 35th Annual Day of…
Apr 27 2021
A presentation made at the International Agricultural Worker Health and Safety Workshop 2021 marking Canada’s National Day of Mourning for Injured & Killed Workers – reflecting on lives lost, health impacted and strategies learned to fight COVID-19, plus other workplace hazards. This 90-minute workshop marked the 35th Annual Day of Mourning…
Apr 27 2021
A presentation made at the International Agricultural Worker Health and Safety Workshop 2021 marking Canada’s National Day of Mourning for Injured & Killed Workers – reflecting on lives lost, health impacted and strategies learned to fight COVID-19, plus other workplace hazards. This 90-minute workshop marked the 35th Annual Day of Mourning…
Apr 16 2021
Informative • Effective • Applicative Date: Friday, April 16, 2021 Location: Online Guest speakers and OHCOW workshops on a variety of topics including mental health, long haulers and cleaning during a pandemic, as well as an asbestos-free Canada. More about Presented by: ODLC Health & Safety and Environment Committee,…
Apr 09 2021
Part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series April 9, 2021 Comparing and contrasting SARS and COVID-19 response and applying learnings to our current situation and future pandemic preparedness. SPEAKERS / SESSIONS: SARS & COVID-19- Response and Learnings John Oudyk, OHCOW, Occupational Hygienist Workplaces and COVID-19 – On the Horizon Research &…
Mar 31 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's Occ-Disease Prevention webinar series. March 31, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Paul Demers, Occupational Cancer Research Center (OCRC) This session provided information and implications of Dr. Paul Demers’s January 2020 report, publicly released in July 2020 and entitled “Using Scientific Evidence and Principles to Help Determine the…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [July 7, 2020] Moderator: Dr. Raymond Tellier Sessions/Speakers: SARS-CoV-2 in Droplets and Aerosols Dr. Linsey Marr VIEW SLIDES [PDF] SARS-CoV-2 Modes of Transmission and Related IPC Measures Dr. John Conly VIEW SLIDES [PDF] Understanding and Controling SARS-CoV2 Transmission Dr. Donald Milton VIEW SLIDES [PDF]…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [November 27, 2020] OHCOW’s Occ-COVID series continued with more Science & Solutions including our in-house experts and guests sharing: Latest transmission evidence; Ventilation/Control implications; and other practical approaches to workplace prevention.In less than a year, COVID-19 has become one of the most significant occupational…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [December 11, 2020] The current surge in COVID case numbers in Canada is likely to climb throughout winter, particularly given increased time spent – and interactions – indoors, compounded by the difficulty in maintaining natural ventilation at low temperatures. Therefore, every workplace needs to…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [January 15, 2021] With more than 73 million documented infections of COVID-19 and 1.6 million deaths worldwide, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues unabated. The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection ranges from an asymptomatic infection to a life-threatening and fatal disease. Current estimates…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series Friday, April 23, 2021 A COVID frame on the National Day of Mourning for Injured and Killed Workers, marking lives lost, health impacted, and strategies to improve. Remembering • Learning • Improving • Protecting Sessions include: The Tragedy of…
Mar 26 2021
A presentation made in partnership with the Center for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) as part of the OCC-Disease Prevention webinar series and in the spirit of Heart Month. Work-Related Heart Disease... Part 1 Dr. Sandra Dorman, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) VIEW SLIDES [PDF]…
Mar 26 2021
More than half of OHCOW’s work is dedicated to investigating and determining the work-relatedness of injuries and illnesses based on medical review, exposure history (and science) and epidemiology. Join us for our 2021 Winter Webinar Series to learn about and discuss the latest research and workplace knowledge so we can…
Mar 26 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series March 26, 2021 Continuing from our March 5th session – Face Coverings & Respirators “Filling the Gap” , this sequel delves into guidance on Elastomeric Respirators and Programs in greater detail. SPEAKERS / SESSIONS: Elastomeric Respirators 101 Todd Irick, OHCOW, Occupational Hygienist Feasibility, Research,…
Mar 26 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [March 26, 2021] Continuing from our earlier session, Face Coverings and Respirators “Filling the Gap” , this sequel delves into guidance on Elastomeric and Powered Air purifying Respirators and Programs in greater detail. More about
Mar 19 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series March 19, 2021 Providing updated information and answering some of your questions on the fast-changing COVID-19 virus and its ever-evolving medical science, including variants, vaccines, rapid testing and more. Moderator: Patricia Phillips, ED, OHCOW SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: Vaccines and Vaccination | Point of Care /…
Mar 12 2021
Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series March 12, 2021 Building on our “Air” on the Side of Caution session, this sequel offers further guidance around ventilation solutions and tools to help control the COVID-19 virus in workplaces. During the pandemic, information about ventilation and air cleaning has become confusing and…
Mar 05 2021
Part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series March 5, 2021 Addressing the confusion around face coverings, masks, and respirators. Join our interdisciplinary team who will provide guidance on some of the many questions being asked by workplace parties and the public. During the pandemic, information about face coverings has become confusing…
Feb 26 2021
A presentation made during the 2021 RSI Day Webinar Series: Exploring New Horizons – New Technology Date: February 26, 2021 Presenter: Allison Stephens, Fanshawe College
Feb 26 2021
A presentation made during the 2021 RSI Day Webinar Series: Exploring New Horizons – New Technology Date: February 26, 2021 Presenter: Jim Potvin, McMaster University, University of California – Berkeley, Potvin Biomechanics Inc. VIEW SLIDES [PDF]
Feb 19 2021
A presentation made during the 2021 RSI Day Webinar Series: Exploring New Horizons – Musculoskeletal Disorders Date: February 19, 2021 Presenter: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), Ergonomists VIEW SLIDES [PDF]
Feb 19 2021
A presentation made during the 2021 RSI Day Webinar Series: Exploring New Horizons – Musculoskeletal Disorders Date: February 19, 2021 Presenter: Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Ergonomists
Feb 11 2021
Ontario COVID-19 Workplace Safety Inspections and Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers Update: Video now available! The 2021 growing season is fast approaching, and temporary foreign agricultural workers have again started arriving to Ontario agricultural operations amidst a serious global pandemic. It is important for us to review the experiences and impacts…
Feb 05 2021
Expanded from a Single Day to a Weekly Webinar Series for 2021! SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: Week 1: February 5, 2021 Office Ergonomics OHCOW’s New Office Ergonomics Handbook – Part 1 Dwayne Fuchs and Melissa Statham, OHCOW Ergonomists A Truly Remote Workstation – Working from Your Car Daryl Stephenson, PhD, Ergonomist AE,…
Feb 04 2021
Marking World Cancer Day this webinar was presented as part of the OCC-Disease Prevention webinar series, providing insight into the latest on cancer risks, workplace factors, prevention strategies and how they might relate to you, your family or colleagues. Making the Case for Occupational Cancer: Understanding Work-relatedness; How (and why)…
Jan 29 2021
Part of the 2021 OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series January 29, 2021 Recognition of workplace and airborne transmission is rising, plus there is a new variant on the horizon. Join professional staff and guests at OHCOW’s 6th OCC-COVID webinar to learn the latest on SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility, aerosol risks and why they matter,…
Jan 28 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2021 OCC-Disease Prevention webinar series. January 28, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Paul Demers, Occupational Cancer Research Centre, Ontario Health Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Jan 28 2021
Tools for [Workplace] Mental Health A recorded webinar that introduces several tools for workplace mental health. WATCH VIDEO
Jan 28 2021
McIntyre Powder & Neurological Disorders: Results of the OCRC Study . Thursday January 28. 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST Following the May 2020 release of the groundbreaking Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) study on McIntyre Powder and neurological disorders, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is thrilled to…
Jan 22 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's Using Science in Cancer Adjudication and Policy Making: Cluster Project Implications webinar. January 22, 2021 Presenter: Bob Dematteo, Labour Activist VIEW VIDEO
Jan 22 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's Using Science in Cancer Adjudication and Policy Making: Cluster Project Implications webinar. January 22, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Paul Demers, Occupational Cancer Research Centre, Ontario Health Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto VIEW SLIDES [PDF]
Jan 22 2021
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's Using Science in Cancer Adjudication and Policy Making: Cluster Project Implications webinar. January 22, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Katherine Lippel, CRC in OHS Law, University of Ottawa VIEW SLIDES [PDF]
Jan 22 2021
Part of the OCC-Disease Prevention Webinar Series January 22, 2021 OHCOW hosted a public information session webinar and Facebook Live event for all occupational disease cluster groups in Ontario including all OHCOW’s current occupational disease cluster group projects. These groups include General Electric Peterborough workers, Pebra/Ventra Peterborough workers, Kitchener Rubber…
Jan 22 2021
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Dec 18 2020
Working in the Cold and the Ergonomics of Snow Removal Date: December 18, 2020 Presenters: Andre Gauvin (Occupational Hygienist) and Trevor Schell (Ergonomist), from OHCOW's Northern Region. We become accustomed to working in the cold and shoveling snow each year as winter progresses. But are we doing everything we can to…
Nov 24 2020
Ventra/Pebra and Rubber Workers Project Updates Tuesday, November 24th at 6:30 pm EST We are eager announce that the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is offering a Ventra/Pebra Plastics and Rubber Workers Project public information session webinar and Facebook Live event. This event will provide updates on OHCOW's…
Nov 17 2020
November 17, 2020 Presented at the PSHSA Virtual Conference – The Workplace Reimagined This video presents the results of the Pandemic Experience Survey(s) that captured the experiences of workers during the pandemic in "real time". Presenters: John Oudyk, OHCOW Peter Smith (IWH) and the COVID-19 ad-hoc Survey Group VIEW…
Nov 10 2020
Presenter: Peter Smith, Institute for Work and Health (IWH) In this presentation, Dr. Peter Smith shares results from two surveys, one conducted among 6,000 health-care workers and the other among 3,300 workers in non-health-care sectors. Survey respondents were recruited across Canada through the networks of an ad-hoc pandemic survey group, led…
Oct 14 2020
Speakers: Melissa Statham and Daryl Stephenson, Ergonomists Andre Gauvin,Occupational Hygienist Occupational Health is more critical than ever - when workplaces are struggling to be open, delivering services (and products) while navigating complex and evolving infection prevention rules and practices. Many changes have to be made in how we use (ventilate…
Oct 14 2020
Pebra/Ventra Plastics Information Session Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ET We are eager to announce that the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is partnering with UNIFOR local 1987 to host a Pebra/Ventra Plastics occupational disease cluster investigation public information session webinar. This event will provide…
Oct 09 2020
6th Annual Occ-tober Symposia Webinar Series on Occupational Health & Disease Prevention: Impact = Knowledge + Change + Action We are experiencing the impact of one of the most significant occupational diseases of our time. The increased awareness of the general public regarding occupational disease, risk assessment and control of…
Oct 01 2020
Neelon Castings Information Session Update: Video from the event is now available on YouTube. Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ET We are eager to announce that the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is partnering with the United Steel Workers to host a Neelon Castings public…
Sep 16 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 On Workplace Ergonomics Update: Video from event now available: NEW DATE: Wednesday, September 16th - 10 AM Speakers: Ergonomists - Melissa Statham and Dwayne Fuchs We are now at the point where many businesses and organizations are considering (or have begun) returning to the workplace and…
Jul 08 2020
Part of the OHCOW 2020 Occ-COVID Webinar Series The Role of Infectious Dose and the Hierarchy of Prevention (Controls) for COVID-19 July 8, 2020 International experts in infection control, occupational hygiene, and respiratory protection discussed current science, controls and methodology related to exposure to coronavirus and prevention of COVID-19. This session…
Jul 07 2020
Part of the OHCOW 2020 OCC-COVID Webinar Series July 7, 2020 Facilitator: Dr. Raymond Tellier, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine McGill University SESSIONS / SPEAKERS: SARS-CoV-2 in Droplets and Aerosols Dr. Linsey Marr, PhD Charles P. Lunsford, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech SARS-CoV-2 Modes of…
Jun 26 2020
Part of the OHCOW 2020 OCC-COVID Webinar Series June 26, 2020 A webinar providing the most up-to-date science, strategies and recommendations to provide a point of care risk assessment (PCRA) for healthcare workers. Guidance will be provided to better inform healthcare workers to carry out a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA).…
Jun 26 2020
Update: Video from this session now available on our YouTube channel or Facebook. COVID-19 Applying the Hierarchy of Control to a Point of Care Risk Assessment for the protection of Health Care Workers About this Event Please join us on Friday June 26th 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM for this…
Jun 22 2020
Working Together to Communicate Important COVID-19 Prevention Information to the Ontario Agricultural Sector When: Monday, June 22, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm Presented by a team of Ministry & OHCOW experience, including a review of key issues and an exploration of solutions, including a look at a video series we…
Jun 16 2020
Ergonomic Tips for Temporary Home Workstations… 3 Months Later Update: Video from this session now available! Tuesday, June 16th - 10AM Speakers: Ergonomists - Trevor Schell and Dwayne Fuchs We are now at the point where many of us have been working at home at temporary workstations for an extended period…
Jun 10 2020
Date: June 10, 2020 In this session, we will dive into the body’s physiological response to heat, assessing risk for heat exhaustion and implementing proper controls to prevent heat stress. This short presentation will give employers and workers a good understanding of what is heat stress and how to protect…
May 29 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: Workers Pandemic Experience and Mental Health While Working From Home. May 29, 2020 Presenter: Janet Carr, Workplace Mental Health Consultant, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 29 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: Workers Pandemic Experience and Mental Health While Working From Home. May 29, 2020 Presenter: Terri Szymanski, Health and Safety Officer, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU); Chair of the Mental Injury Toolkit Group VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] See also Terri’s StressAssess…
May 29 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: Workers Pandemic Experience and Mental Health While Working From Home. May 29, 2020 Presenters: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Peter Smith, Scientific Co-Director, Institute for Work and Health (IWH) VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PPTX]
May 22 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: International Approaches to Stress and Injury Prevention. May 22, 2020 Presenters: Dr. Paul Landsbergis, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health. Marnie Dobson Zimmerman, Assistant Adjunct Professor…
May 22 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: International Approaches to Stress and Injury Prevention. May 22, 2020 Presenter: Peter Kelly, Senior Psychologist, with the UK Health & Safety Executive; Expert Advisor on Mental Health to ISO 45003; Practitioner Chair, European Academy Occupational Health Psychology (EAOHP): InsideOut LeaderBoard Role Model…
May 15 2020
Mayday, Mayday Workplace Mental Health Series 2020 Mayday, Mayday is an internationally recognized cry for help, and Mayday itself celebrates the contribution of workers the world over, both of which apply to the critically important subject of Workplace Mental Health, especially as we all strive to cope with the impact…
May 08 2020
May 2020 A recent webinar, presented in partnership with the Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) that provides ergonomic tips for temporary home workstations.
May 08 2020
Guarding Minds @ Work (GM@W), and the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire* (COPSOQ) *the basis of OHCOW’s StressAssess. A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: Survey Savvy – Choosing the Right Tool. May 8, 2020 Presenter: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 02 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: International Approaches to Stress and Injury Prevention. May 22, 2020 Presenter: Norma McCormick, Corporate Health Works VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 01 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: COVID-19 and Psychological Health and Safety in Healthcare. May 1, 2020 Presenter: Kim Slade, Director Emerging Markets & Commercialization, Public Services Health and Safety Association, PSHSA See also the following PHSA Resource links: Healthcare Resources Mental Health Resources
May 01 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: COVID-19 and Psychological Health and Safety in Healthcare. May 1, 2020 Presenter: Sandra Moll, Occupational Therapist and Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] See also Beyond Silence Research on psychological health and safety in…
May 01 2020
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2020 MayDay MayDay webinar series: COVID-19 and Psychological Health and Safety in Healthcare. May 1, 2020 Presenter: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Worker (OHCOW) See also the Preliminary Results for the Pandemic Healthcare Workers’ Survey
Apr 28 2020
Part of the 2020 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series: What is a Workers’ Life Worth? Date: February 28, 2020 Presenter: Andre Gauvin, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Apr 28 2020
Part of the 2020 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series: What is a Workers’ Life Worth? Date: February 28, 2020 Presenter: Reuben Roth, Moderator
Apr 28 2020
Part of the 2020 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series: What is a Workers’ Life Worth? Date: February 28, 2020
Apr 28 2020
Part of the 2020 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series: What is a Workers’ Life Worth? Date: February 28, 2020
Mar 23 2020
March 2020 Presenter: Laurence Svirchev, Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB)
Dec 12 2019
Webinar: McIntyre Powder, Mining Exposures and Health The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) presented a FREE Webinar on McIntyre Powder, Mining Exposures and Health on Thursday December 12th, 2019 from 12pm to 1pm. McIntyre Powder (aluminum dust inhalation “treatment”) was used in dozens of mines throughout northern Ontario.…
Dec 04 2019
Date: December 4, 2019 This free webinar examines: Preventative measures to engage in prior to shovelling Selecting the right now shovel for you Proper shovelling techniques depending on the type of snow Helpful hints to avoid injuries and heart attacks
Nov 29 2019
Did you know that there were 592 occupational disease deaths in Canada vs. 312 traumatic fatalities in 2016, and the rate is increasing? There are thousands more debilitating (both fatal and non-fatal) illnesses and health impacts that go unrecognized and/or unreported. Internationally, up to 15% of adult onset asthma may…
Nov 28 2019
30th Anniversary Toronto Health & Safety Info Fair November 28, 2019, 10:30am to 2:30pm Meet our team of experts: Ergonomist Occupational Hygienists Occupational Health Nurses Client Service Coordinators Local Advisory Committee Health & Safety Information & Tool Demonstrations Cluster Project Updates Ask questions Share challenges Enjoy light refreshments Sheraton Centre Toronto…
Nov 22 2019
Putting Knowledge into Action: OHCOW Hamilton's 30th Anniversary Symposium Celebrating 30 years of OHCOW OHCOW Hamilton offering OHS knowledge to workers for activation in workplaces. Enjoy Research, Strategies, Tools + Cake! Friday, November 22, 2019, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St., Hamilton For more information,…
Nov 08 2019
We are celebrating our 30th Anniversary (& New Clinic Location) with an Open House on November 8th, 2019 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at 2813 Arthur St. E, Suite 102 RSVP (by phone or email) is preferred, but not required. (807) 623-3566 or thunderbay@ohcow.on.ca Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be served
Oct 31 2019
Update: Video now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HWYxcyb8A October is Global Ergonomics Month, which is a month-long initiative held annually to raise awareness of ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in workplaces. This year the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MoL) is focussing on Manual Materials Handling (MMH) as part of…
Aug 29 2019
Occ-tober Annual Symposium on Occupational Health & Disease Prevention Highlighting the latest scientific + clinical information on the link between work + illness, as well as investigating prevention strategies Attend this important annual event which highlights the latest scientific and clinical information on the link between work and illness, as…
Jun 07 2019
30th Anniversary - Sudbury Clinic Open House We are celebrating our 30th Anniversary with an Open House on June 7th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Presentation at 12:00pm. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be served. OHCOW's Sudbury Clinic is located at 84 Cedar Street on the 2nd Floor. Please register…
Jun 06 2019
Keeping Workers Well 2019 - 48th Annual Conference and Exhibition Presented by OOHNA (Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association) Thursday, June 6 and Friday June 7, 2019 at The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation, Mississauga, Ontario Two-day conference for occupational health nurses and allied health and safety professionals. For more information,…
Jun 06 2019
Petrochem Forum 2019 Join us for the 24th annual Petrochem Forum, being held in the Grand Ballroom at Lambton College, Sarnia on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Petrochem Forum Organizing Committee is made up of representatives from labour, management and government from the Petrochem Sector working together to improve the…
May 27 2019
Person-centred • Evidence-based • Solutions Focused A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention First Responder and Health Care PTSD plus Harassment Prevention Tools May 27, 2019 Presenters: Tegan Slot and Jeremy Holden, Health and Safety Consultants
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention New WMH Certification course, ThinkMentalHealth website and WMH Program offerings May 27, 2019 Presenter: Sandra Miller, VP Strategic Partners & Government Relations, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: Terri Symanski, OPSEU
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: Dr. Daryl Stephenson, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 27 2019
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: Christopher Boccinfuso, Ministry of Labour
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Presenter: Geoffrey Thompson, Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Clinic
May 27 2019
A presentation made at OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Opening remarks: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 27 2019
The opening remarks from OHCOW's 2019 MayDay MayDay webinar series: A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention May 27, 2019 Opening remarks: Mr. Ron Kelusky, Chief Prevention Officer, Ontario Ministry of Labour
May 27 2019
Mayday, Mayday! UPDATE: View videos from the event by clicking here. A Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress and Injury Prevention Mental Health and Injury Prevention continues to be a priority (and concern) in the workplaces of Ontario, the field of Occupational Health and Safety, and society in general.…
Apr 26 2019
Migrant Farm Worker Health Forum 2019 The forum provides a unique opportunity to share best practices and explore innovative ideas to improve the health of migrant farm workers across Ontario. This year we are excited to be partnering with (and hosting at) University of Windsor, in a region where the…
Mar 28 2019
Rubber Workers Project - Information Session to be held March 28, 29, 2019 The Rubber Workers Project seeks to investigate the cause of cancer clusters that have occurred in workers employed in the rubber industry in the Kitchener, Waterloo, and surrounding area. The project is a collective of retired rubber…
Feb 28 2019
Part of the RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward February 28, 2019 Celebrating 20 years of increasing awareness on musculoskeletal disorders and related occupational health issues Vibration White Foot Disorder Katie Goggins, PhD Candidate, Natural Resources Engineering, Laurentian University Concussions in the Workplace Daryl Stephenson, PhD, OHCOW…
Feb 28 2019
A presentation made as part of the 2019 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward Date: February 28, 2019 Presenter: Daryl Stephenson, PhD, OHCOW Ergonomist
Feb 28 2019
A presentation made as part of the 2019 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward Date: February 28, 2019 Presenter: Katie Goggins, PhD Candidate, Natural Resources Engineering, Laurentian University
Feb 28 2019
A presentation made as part of the 2019 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward Date: February 28, 2019 Presenter: Catherine Fenech, RSI Day Founder
Feb 28 2019
A presentation made as part of the 2019 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward Date: February 28, 2019 Presenter: Trevor Schell, M.Sc, CCPE, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Ergonomist
Feb 28 2019
Development and Evaluation of Quick Start Guideline for MICRO and Small Business A presentation made as part of the 2019 OHCOW RSI Day Webinar Series: Looking Back and Moving Forward Date: February 28, 2019 Presenter: Amin Yazdani, PhD, CSP, Professor, OHSW Program Coordinator, Conestoga College, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of…
Oct 29 2018
Back for the 4th time, OHCOW has once again organized a progressive and informative day of learning and sharing ideas around the critical goal of Occupational Health and Disease Prevention. The program includes perspectives from across the country and beyond: the latest picture of Ontario Occupational Disease incidence based on…
Oct 23 2018
Mental Health in the Workplace – What Impact does the Workplace Have? Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:30 pm Albert McCormick Community Centre, Beaupre Room 500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo Cost: Free Lately, there’s a lot of talk about mental health in the workplace. While there are many pro-grams aimed at reducing stigma…
Sep 28 2018
As we approach National Protect Your Hearing Month, you are invited to a free webinar on September 28. Join Warren Clements of WSPS and Mike Russo of IHSA, two representatives from Ontario's Occupational Disease Action Plan, as they present information to help you prevent noise in the workplace. Learn about:…
Sep 27 2018
A Forum on Precarity, Vulnerability, Health and Safety Among Newcomers and Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada May 2018 Co-hosted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto (DLSPH) in collaboration with the Global Migration and…
Sep 26 2018
Global Ergonomics Month October is known as Global Ergonomics Month. Global Ergonomics Month is a month-long initiative held annually to raise awareness of ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards in workplaces. The pinnacle event for 2018 is the launch of the New Musculoskeletal (MSD) Guideline for Ontario on October 1,…
Jun 14 2018
Petrochem Forum 2018 Join us for the 23rd annual Petrochem Forum, being held in the Grand Ballroom at Lambton College, Sarnia on Thursday, June 14, 2018. The Petrochem Forum Organizing Committee is made up of representatives from labour, management and government from the Petrochem Sector working together to improve the…
Jun 05 2018
Webinar to explore assessment and control strategies for diesel exhaust exposure Five percent of Canada’s working population is exposed to cancer-causing diesel engine exhaust (DEE) at work, according to CAREX Canada. Here in Ontario, more than 300,000 workers are exposed. A recent report concluded these exposures cause 170 lung and…
May 31 2018
Event: Keeping Workers Well – 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association When: Thursday, May 31 and Friday June 1, 2018 Where: The Conference Centre, The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation 5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga, Ontario Conference and exhibition are being held May 31st followed by a…
May 28 2018
Closing remarks at OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 20 Presenter: Ron Kelusky, Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Angele Poitras, Workplace Safety North (WSN)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Andrew Harkness, Workplace Safety and Prevention Service (WSPS)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Kim Slade, Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Jamie Hall, SAFE Work Manitoba
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Susan Freeman, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenters: John Oudyk, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Peter Smith, Institute for Work and Health (IWH)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenters: John Oudyk, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Peter Smith, Institute for Work and Health (IWH)
May 28 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Melissa Statham, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 28 2018
Opening remarks at OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Dr. Hanne Berthelsen, Centre for Work Life and Evaluation Studies, Malmö University, Sweden
May 28 2018
Opening remarks at OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Honourable Mr. Kevin Flynn, Ontario Minister of Labour
May 25 2018
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2018 Presenter: Carol Sackville-Duyvelshoff, Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL)
May 02 2018
International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig 2018) The 14th meeting of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig 2018) to be held in Ottawa, Canada in May 2018. This multidisciplinary meeting will bring together over 500 delegates from around the world, and feature the most up-to-date research, diverse topics of interest, and…
May 01 2018
Mayday, Mayday, OHCOW’s 2nd annual Symposium on Workplace Mental Health (WMH), Stress, and Injury Prevention is fast approaching and only a few seats remain! Coming up on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Mental Health, Stress, and Injury Prevention are growing…
Apr 28 2018
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2018 RSI Day event: Workplace Well-Being: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Date: April 28, 2018 Presenter: Caleb Leduc, Research Development Management, CROSH, Laurentian University
Mar 01 2018
As we approach World Hearing Day (March 3, 2018), you are invited to a free webinar on March 1 with Marc Cousineau, Ministry of Labour Provincial Hygienist as he provides an overview of Regulation 381 – Noise. Whether you are an employer, worker, supervisor, joint-health and safety committee member or…
Oct 27 2017
Oct 24 2017
Psychosocial Ergonomics & Ergonomics Fact or Fiction Presenters:…
Oct 18 2017
Evaluate your workstation: An Introduction to a New Office Ergonomics Calculator Tool, co-hosted by WSN Presenters: Chelsie Baizana, OHCOW Ottawa & Trevor Schell, OHCOW Sudbury Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ensuring the proper height of your chair and workstation are crucial in office ergonomics. Having a…
Oct 18 2017
The Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario (OHAO) who represents occupational hygienists and other people interested in health and safety will host a Fall Professional Development Course (PDC) and a Fall Symposium on October 2017. Fall Professional Development Course (PDC) - October 18th, 2017 On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 OHAO will…
May 28 2017
Opening remarks from OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenter: George Gritziotis, Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Dr. Martin Shain VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Dr. Carol Parrott VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Kim Slade, Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA)
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Terri Aversa, Ontario Public Service Employee’s Union (OPSEU)
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Terri Aversa, Ontario Public Service Employee’s Union (OPSEU) John Oudyk, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
May 28 2017
Background, Tools, Strategies & Solutions A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenter: John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Danielle Stewart
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Dr. Fergal O’Hagan, Trent University
May 28 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Sue Freeman, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) John Oudyk, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) See also National Psychosocial Workplace Survey Tool – StressAssess
May 28 2017
Opening remarks from OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenter: Honourable Mr. Kevin Flynn, Ontario Minister of Labour
May 20 2017
A presentation made as part of OHCOW's 2017 MayDay MayDay webinar series. May 2017 Presenters: Gareth Jones, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Apr 28 2017
The questions and concluding remarks of the OHCOW 2017 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2017
Apr 28 2017
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2017 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2017 Presenter: Dr. Kevin Hedges, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Apr 28 2017
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2017 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2017 Presenter: Melissa Statham and Trevor Schell, Ergonomists, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) VIEW SLIDES [PDF]
Apr 28 2017
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2017 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2017 Presenter: Chelsie Baizana, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Apr 28 2017
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2017 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2017 Presenter: Dr. Mike Sonne, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
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The 2016 Forum brought together a wealth of experience from across the province and beyond, showcasing practical insights on such topics as: • Service planning and delivery • Best practices in working with interpreters • Cross cultural considerations for service provision • Employer engagement • Key Health issues and…
Apr 28 2016
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2016 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2016 Presenter: Brenda Mallat, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Mar 28 2016
A presentation made as part of the OHCOW 2016 RSI Day event. Date: April 28, 2016 Presenter: Chelsie Baizana, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
