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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T080000
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SUMMARY:Asbestos Awareness Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It has been known for many years now that THERE IS NO SAFE LEVEL OF EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS according to: \nThe World Health Organization \nAsbestos.com (The Mesothelioma Center) \nUnited States Environmental Protection Agency \nThe Occupational Cancer Research Centre \nAny exposure increases the risk of developing serious\, and often fatal\, diseases such as mesothelioma\, lung cancer\, and asbestosis\, which can take decades to appear after exposure. \nAsbestos Awareness Week\nAsbestos Awareness Week was established by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to provide information and promote measures to prevent deadly diseases related to exposure. See resources from OHCOW about the hazard of Asbestos. Find out more on OHCOW’s Asbestos Awareness webpage.[/vc_column_text]Go to Asbestos Page[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/asbestos-awareness-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T150727Z
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UID:10000352-1775030400-1777568400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Parkinsons Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image image=”55364″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://www.parkinson.ca/pam/”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]April is Parkinson’s Awareness month\, a time to focus on spreading knowledge\, understanding and awareness of Parkinson’s disease. It’s also a time for celebrating the stories and courage of people living with Parkinson’s\, their care partners and all the people contributing to Parkinson’s research. Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition\, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 120\,000 people in Canada live with Parkinson’s. \nParkinson’s in the Workplace\nIt is proven that some workplace exposures and conditions can increase risk for Parkinson’s Disease. Ontario’s mine workers up until the 1980s were exposed to a potentially lethal substance known as McIntyre Powder\, that caused debilitating health effects\, including Parkinson’s\, respiratory illness and early death. OHCOW has supported research\, advocacy for the miners and their families affected and offers extensive information about this subject. Find out more on OHCOW’s Parkinson’s Disease webpage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]Parkinson’s Disease Webpage[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/parkinsons-awareness-month-3/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T170000
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UID:10000359-1775030400-1777568400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Cancer Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#007481″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Occupational Cancer” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1774877468123{margin-top: 5% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55529″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]April is Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. Today\, there are 1.5 million Canadians living with and beyond cancer. This month is a time to specially recognize our countless researchers\, health care practitioners\, volunteers\, caregivers\, policymakers\, and community members who continue to innovate and advance cancer research and care across the country.  To those living with cancer\, and those who have lost loved ones\, we acknowledge your courage and strength.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”5″][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”53549″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://cancer.ca/en/ways-to-give/daffodil”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLearn About “Daffodil Month“\, the Canadian Cancer Society’s information and funding drive to end cancer.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCancer in the Workplace\nIn February on World Cancer Day\, OHCOW partnered with the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) to create a video about the ongoing research linking occupational exposures with cancer. It is available to view below. For more resources\, see OHCOW’s page on work-related cancer.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]See Work Related Cancer Page[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJu2vsjhhb0″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/cancer-awareness-month-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T195705Z
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UID:10000355-1775376000-1775926800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational Health Nurses Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”55360″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]OHN (Occupational Health Nurses) Week is a national observance each April that celebrates and recognizes members of the occupational and environmental health nursing profession. While some people understand the functions of a nurse in clinical settings\, this week serves as a way to bring attention and awareness to the thousands of OHNs who work in promoting and protecting the health of workers. \nSee the Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Canadian Association for Occupational Health Nurses\nThe COHNA is committed to promoting excellence in the practice of occupational health nursing and advancing health\, wellness and safety practices in the workplace by: \n\nDeveloping national standards and guidelines;\nFostering working relationships between Provincial/Territorial Associations;\nProviding a forum for members to network\, exchange knowledge and share expertise;\nInfluencing legislation and regulations to improve the health and safety of workers; and\nPromoting the diverse role of the occupational health nurse to business\, community\, government and professional affiliates at every opportunity.\n\nSee the Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occupational-health-nurses-week-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:World Health Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nWorld Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]World Health Day 2026\, observed on 7 April\, calls on people everywhere to stand with science. Under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”\, this year’s observance launches a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people\, animals\, plants\, and the planet. The campaign spotlights both scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action – through a strong focus on the One Health approach.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]See Website[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-health-day-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:World Parkinsons Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nWorld Parkinson’s Day is April 11th. Help get the word out about the fastest growing neurological disease on the planet. This World Parkinson’s Day\, we’re calling on those impacted by the disease to stand up\, speak out and unite to end Parkinson’s. We can break the stigma around our disease\, lead the call to fund medical breakthroughs and together we can put Parkinson’s in the past. \nGO TO INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/55366/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260320T161831Z
CREATED:20260320T161606Z
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UID:10000360-1776585600-1777136400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian National Volunteer Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIgnite Volunteerism: A year-long\, nation-building celebration\nInternational Volunteer Year is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering. \nIgnite Volunteerism is a year-long effort to elevate the role of civic participation\, rebuild volunteer infrastructure\, and celebrate volunteer stories. \nThis National Volunteer Week (April 19-25\, 2026) we will celebrate the ways in which people in Canada have ignited volunteerism in their communities\, aligning NVW 2026 with Ignite Volunteerism\, deepening our collective impact. \nWater is in constant motion\, always flowing\, shifting\, and transforming with every powerful wave or quiet ripple. And so is each volunteer’s contribution toward creating impact in our communities. \nhttps://volunteer.ca/national-volunteer-week/[/vc_column_text]Ignite Volunteer Year WebsiteNational Volunteer Week[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/canadian-national-volunteer-week-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260316T140845Z
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UID:10000354-1777334400-1777420799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:The World Day for Safety and Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This day is to raise awareness about occupational safety and health and gives us an opportunity to talk about the causes of work-related injuries\, diseases\, and fatalities\, and measures to prevent them. \nSee website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/the-world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260429T145910Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Mourning 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#6E7A87″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Day of Mourning” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:60|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:.9″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%20Negative%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1776177581514{margin-top: 15% !important;margin-left: 40px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55654″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]OHCOW commemorates April 28\, a day to remember those whose lives have been lost or irrevocably harmed by workplace injury and illness. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nDay of Mourning Statement from the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers\, Inc.\nThe Day of Mourning is a day to remember that all too often workers are still paying the cost of unsafe workplaces\, with their health and with their lives. The impact on families\, colleagues and communities is enormous. When any worker is killed or suffers debilitating illness or injury due to work\, it is an avoidable tragedy. \nOn the job injuries\, illnesses and deaths are preventable. Their elimination requires continued vigilance and commitment on the part of employers\, government\, advocates and workers themselves — as well as necessary protections for those who speak up and fight for their right to safe and fair workplaces. \nThe Day of Mourning is a time for people to reflect\, to grieve and to acknowledge that attention and action is still needed. We remember those who have paid the price\, and the suffering caused to their loved ones and communities. \nEvery worker has the right to come home at the end of the day\, and to not suffer injuries and illnesses due to their jobs. Events are taking place Monday and Tuesday across Ontario to honour the meaning of the Day of Mourning\, and to make a promise to stand up for worker safety. At the designated time of 11am on Tuesday April 28\, no matter where we are\, we can honour this moment and pause for the cause of workers’ rights and the prevention of tragedies caused by unsafe workplaces. \nFor a full list of DOM events across Ontario\, see the Ontario Federation of Labour website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/day-of-mourning-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260325T014549Z
CREATED:20260325T011916Z
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UID:10000361-1777420800-1777507199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Noise Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”55480″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://noiseawareness.org/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Join individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating the 31st Annual International Noise Awareness Day\, on April 29\, 2026. Help raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing\, health and quality of life\, and inspire positive action in your community. \nThere are so many reasons to be passionate about turning down the volume on noise\, but it all comes down to this: \nProtect Your Hearing\, Protect Your Health!\n[/vc_column_text]International Noise Awareness Day page[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Resources\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nNoise Exposure Calculator\n[/vc_column_text]Go to Calculator[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nNoise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Audiogram Calculator\n[/vc_column_text]Go To Calculator[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nPodcast: Top Ten Tools to Prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss\n[/vc_column_text]Go to Podcast[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”15″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nNoise Induced Hearing Loss Web Page\n[/vc_column_text]Go to Web Page[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nNoise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Webinar\n[/vc_column_text]Go To Webinar[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nNoise Exposures Page\n[/vc_column_text]Go to Web page[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/noise-awareness-day-2026/
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