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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:RSI Day Call For Proposals
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_image=”58602″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-1″ width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1793723692560{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text] \nCALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS\nOPENS!\nBe a Presenter in the 2027 RSI Day Webinar Series! \nSUBMISSION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For 28 years\, RSI Day has evolved far beyond a webinar\, growing from an Ontario initiative into an international event\, with 2\,015+ people from 63 countries registering last year. For 2027\, we’re making a big change. \nPreviously\, OHCOW has chosen the topics.  This year\, we are changing that.  With such a large and varied international audience of professionals\, we’re moving to a more conference-style program shaped by you and the RSI Day community we’ve built together. \nWe invite professionals from Ontario and around the world to share their expertise by presenting at RSI Day 2027. Submit a proposal on research\, case studies\, workplace interventions\, tools or resources related to ergonomics\, musculoskeletal disorders and worker health. \nSee the RSI Day Landing Page for details and submission link.[/vc_column_text]RSI DAY LANDING PAGE[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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