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SUMMARY:Heart Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nFebruary is Heart Month\nFebruary is Heart Month\, an annual opportunity for individuals\, groups\, and businesses to raise funds and awareness for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. \nFebruary is also Preventative Health Awareness Month\n\nAs well as Heart Month\, February is also officially recognized as “Preventative Health Awareness Month“. This grass roots initiative has grown into a national movement\, and although its topic is broad\, it includes the promotion of preventative measures to avoid heart disease such as not smoking\, committing to a healthy  diet\, and prioritizing regular movement and exercise. \nLinks: \nUniversity Hospital Foundation Heart Month Page \nHeart and Stroke Foundation Canada \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Webinars on Work-Related Heart Disease\nWorker Particulate Exposure and Heart Disease: McIntyre Powder\nReviewing Clinical Experience & Current Research on Critical CVD Particulate Hazards\, and Related Opportunities for Prevention \n2024. In Canada\, heart disease is the second leading cause of death\, with 1 in 12 Canadians over the age of 20 living with a diagnosis. Smoking\, unhealthy diet\, and lack of physical activity are well-known risk factors. However\, occupational and environmental exposures are also becoming increasingly recognized as important. Join Dr. Andrew Zarnke PhD\, and Dr. Sandra Dorman PhD\, as they explain the health effects of the inhalation of fine particles in the workplace\, and the associated contribution to heart disease using McIntyre Powder as a case example. \nHost: Dave Wilken\, OHCOW\, Chief Operating Officer \nSpeakers: Dr. Andrew Zarnke PhD\, OHCOW\, Project Director; Dr. Sandra Dorman PhD\, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)\, Director[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMp-zQnh6ls” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nWork-Related Heart Disease Webinar\nA 2021 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.With presentations by Dr. Sandra Dorman\, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) and Andrew Zarnke\, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) \nDr. Sandra Dorman\, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH).  VIEW SLIDES [PDF][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6mfgq4C2no” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/heart-month-2026/
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image image=”54684″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nGovernment of Canada News Release\n\n\n\n\nThe 30th Anniversary of Black History Month\nEach year\, Black History Month honours the experiences\, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada\, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. \nToday\, the Honourable Marc Miller\, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages\, unveiled this year’s theme: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians\, whose leadership\, creativity\, innovation and resilience have shaped our past\, continue to influence our present\, and will inspire future generations. \nMinister Miller announced the theme at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia\, a hub that showcases and preserves\, promotes and celebrates the history\, culture and contributions of African Nova Scotians. During his visit\, he also announced funding of more than $280\,000 for nine projects in the Atlantic Region that will highlight Black History Month. \nThroughout February\, Canadians are invited to learn more about and celebrate the diversity and accomplishments of Black Canadians across the country. Black History Month is also a time to reflect on Canada’s painful history and the systemic barriers that Black communities continue to face\, including anti-Black racism and discrimination\, and to reaffirm our shared responsibility to address them. \nAs we prepare to celebrate 30 years of Black History Month in Canada\, communities across the country are invited to join in honouring Black excellence in Canada and celebrating the remarkable contributions that Black Canadians make to Canadian society every day. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/black-history-month-2/
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SUMMARY:RSI Day 2026 Week 4
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nRepetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar Series Week 4\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]10:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nWelcome Message and Overview \nTrevor Schell – Coordinator/OHCOW Ergonomist \n  \n\n  \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM \nProtective or Problematic? Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton Use and Musculoskeletal Risk in Overhead Drilling: A Field to Lab Study\nSpeaker: Maria Valerio – Senior Project Manager\, Conestoga College\nRecent interest in passive shoulder exoskeletons is reshaping how we address musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks in overhead construction work. These devices aim to reduce shoulder stress and perceived strain\, yet questions remain about their impact on workers’ risk perception and muscular effort. Using a field to lab research approach\, we examined exoskeleton use during overhead drilling tasks in construction jobs. Overall\, exoskeletons may lower strain in some muscles but shift it to others\, potentially altering risk perception. Informed by this study and related research\, we will provide evidence-based insights to guide ergonomists in MSD prevention strategies. \n  \n\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nPouring over the Data: Conditions of Work and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among Alcohol Service Workers from Ontario\nSpeakers: Kristin Yates – Researcher\, Conestoga College\, Pete Driezen – Senior Data Analyst\, Conestoga College\, Mohammad Howard-Azzeh – Data Analyst\, Conestoga College\nPeople employed in the food and beverage industry in Canada face many occupational health and safety issues. Burnout is a major psychosocial challenge\, especially among servers\, bartenders\, and managers. Likewise\, musculoskeletal discomfort and pain are notable due to physically demanding tasks such as prolonged standing\, repetitive movements\, and handling heavy loads in fast-paced work environments. This study reports the results of a survey of 595 people employed in the alcohol service industry\, primarily from Ontario\, Canada. It explores the psychosocial conditions of work using the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire along with risk factors for chronic pain in this high-risk population. Implications of these findings for the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in this population are discussed. \n  \n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM\nQ & A[/vc_column_text]REGISTER[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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