Events

Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series The Role of Infectious Dose and the Hierarchy of Prevention (Controls) for COVID-19 [July 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 built on…

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]…

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…

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…

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…

Part of the 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, and…

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…

Part of the 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 a…

Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [March 19, 2021] Bringing you 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…

Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series Friday, April 23  |  1:00 to 3:00 pm 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 SPEAKERS /…

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: John Oudyk, OHCOW, Occupational Hygienist SARS & COVID-19- Response and Learnings Compare/Contrast SARS & COVID-19 response Issues that arose How…

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 What is…