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SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#DBE2E2″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Tools for Lung Cancer Prevention” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23007481″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1761144066987{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”53823″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1793370704562{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nRisk Factors for Lung Cancer\nAccording to Lung Cancer Canada\, genetics (family history)\, lifestyle choices (smoking)\, and environmental factors (pollution) are the main determinants of lung cancer. Occupational exposures are also a factor. \nRadon: Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the ground and is a factor in various workplaces such as mines\, construction sites where soil is disturbed\, and poorly ventilated basements. \nSecond hand smoke: If a non-smoker is regularly exposed to cigarette smoke\, at home or on the job\, it can increase their odds of getting lung cancer by 30%. \nDiesel Exhaust: Diesel emission is a major factor in air pollution. Prolonged and intense exposure on some job sites can increase risk for lung cancer. \nAsbestos: When inhaled\, asbestos fibres can become trapped in the lungs and lead to cell damage and diseases such as lung cancer. There is no safe exposure level for asbestos. \nSilica: Dust particles caused by the breaking down and processing of a vast array of construction and mining materials (e.g. gravel\, glass\, ceramic tiles) can cause debilitating and even fatal damage to the lungs when inhaled.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”58828″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nPrevention\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Silica Control Tool was created to address the severe health risks caused by crystalline silica in the workplace. It was originally developed for the construction industry in British Columbia\, but adapted for Ontario workers too. A new version of the  tool was created this year for the Surface Mining sector. Any workplace where gravel\, dust\, cut glass\, or other substances are present increases the risk for workers for lung cancer and other conditions. Sign up for the free tool today! \nGO TO SCT PAGE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nDiesel Exhaust: Lung Cancer Risk Calculator\nAt OHCOW\, we are working to make tools accessible to those who risk lung disease and cancer due to hazardous exposure in the workplace. As an organization who holds knowledge transfer as one of our main goals\, there are many resources on our site that address this topic. The Diesel Exhaust Lung Cancer Risk Calculator can help with those who work where automobile exhaust is present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nResearch\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMcintyre Powder Project\nOHCOW has also initiated research on lung disease contracted by those in the mining industry\, particularly those miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder. See our webpage detailing the work that has been done on this issue. \nMore information about lung cancer is available on our Work Related Cancer page\, and on the federal website\, Lung Cancer Awareness Month.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/lung-cancer-awareness-month-4/
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SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nAbout the 16 Days of Activism and Awareness\nThe 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) is an annual international campaign\, occurring from November 25 to December 10. This campaign began in 1991 to call out and speak up against gender-based violence (GBV)\, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women\, girls\, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. \nGender-based violence (GBV) is a workplace hazard that affects safety\, wellbeing\, and workplace culture across Ontario. \n\n85% of employers say gender-based violence is a workplace issue\n1 in 5 workers have witnessed it at work\n\nStatistics from the PSHSA GBV workplace study. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#E4875D54″ top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”20″ desktop_visibility=”hide” tablet_landscape_visibility=”hide” tablet_portrait_visibility=”hide” mobile_landscape_visibility=”hide” mobile_portrait_visibility=”hide”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=”none” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1793620582705{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit”][vc_column_text] \nPSHSA Workplace Gender-based Violence (GBV) Prevention Toolkit\nThe Public Services Health & Safety Association GBV Toolkit is a set of downloadable resources to help workplaces prevent\, recognize\, and respond to gender-based violence. It contains: \n\nLearning modules and videos\,\nSupervisor guidance and practical resources\nPosters\, infographics\, ad one-pagers\nTemplates\, scripts\, and guides\n\n[/vc_column_text]Go to PSHSA’s Toolkit Page[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=”none” width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1793620284805{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-inherit”][vc_single_image image=”58856″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text] \nPSHSA’s  Online Course on Gender-based Violence\nThis easy to use online course is designed to promote a GBV awareness strategy that encourages a safer\, more respectful\, and more equitable workplace by preventing harm\, supporting those affected\, and setting clear expectations for behaviour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nLabour Organizations Prioritize Harassment-Free Workplaces\nOntario Federation of Labour\nCheck out the OFL site for a list of actions we can all think about to eliminate gender based violence. They encourage workers “to join the global conversation and get involved with the #16Days movement to create a culture of consent\, respect and equity for all women\, girls\, transfeminine folx\, gender-diverse and 2-Spirit people.”[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\nCanadian Labour Congress\nThe Labour Congress values Gender Equality. Their own research indicate that “gender diverse workers (82%) and women (76%) experience higher rates of harassment and violence at work compared to their colleagues.” \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nUnited Steelworkers\nThe United Steelworker’s union has an archive of press releases and articles stressing the initiative to promote gender equality and the end of gender based violence.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nUnderstand Gender-Based Violence at Work\nGender-based violence is harm\, harassment\, or abuse based on sex\, gender\, or identity. \nIt can include: \n\nSexual harassment\nViolence outside of work that affects the workplace\nTechnology-facilitated harm and violence\nTechnology-facilitated harm and violence (sometimes called digital harm) is a form of gender-based violence.\n\nIt affects safety at work and can make it hard to focus. \nPSHSA research shows 39% of workers reported witnessing technology-facilitated harassment. \nProvincially there is information on the Province of Ontario website about employer duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers from workplace violence and harassment. The Act mandates policies and procedures to anticipate risks and protect workers.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”{“24252“:{“url“:“https://stressassess.ca/“\,“title“:““\,“target“:““\,“rel“:““}}” img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]OHCOW’s StressAssess survey helps identify patterns of harassment and offensive behaviour in order to find prevention strategies.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] \nKey dates\n\nNovember 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women\nThis day raises global awareness of GBV. It was designated in 1999 by the United Nations General Assembly. The date of November 25 commemorates the lives of the Mirabal sisters from the Dominican Republic who were violently assassinated in 1960. See the United Nations Web Page commemorating this date in history. \nDecember 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women\nIn Canada\, this day honours the 14 women killed in the Polytechnique Montréal massacre on December 6\, 1989\, and calls for action against GBV. See OHCOW’s commemorative page \nDecember 10: Human Rights Day\nThis day marks the anniversary of the United Nations adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10\, 1948. This document affirms the rights and dignity of all people and is a milestone in the history of human rights. It has been translated in over 500 languages\, holding the Guinness World Record as the most translated document. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″]See Federal Web Page[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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