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SUMMARY:Global Ergonomics Month 2025
DESCRIPTION:Human-Centred Design\nCelebrated in October each year\, Global Ergonomics Month is an international outreach campaign promoting human-centred design through the science\, application and profession of ergonomics or human factors. These disciplines are focused on optimizing human well-being as well as overall system performance by proactively designing work and work systems to fit the people interfacing with them in ways that improve efficiency\, productivity\, health\, safety and comfort. Ergonomics is ultimately good for business and good for people. See the content from previous years of Global Ergonomics Month here. \n\nHand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)\nThis summer and fall\, OHCOW has partnered with the Ministry of Labour\, Immigration\, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)\, Workplace Safety North (WSN)\, and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) for a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) initiative. Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a condition that can affect the vascular\, neurological and muscular systems of the hands. Regular exposure to vibrating hand tools/equipment (dependent upon the magnitude\, frequency\, and duration) such as jackhammers\, chisels\, chainsaws\, sanders\, grinders\, drills etc.\, increases the risk of developing HAVS. Some of the trades/industries in which workers are at risk include construction\, forestry\, foundry\, assembly manufacturing\, mining and agriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinistry of Labour\, Immigration\, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Mining HAV Initiative\nIn 2025 the MLITSD is launching a focused initiative on hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure in Northern Ontario’s mining sector—and employers need to be prepared. Use the QR code or go to the link to see list of resources. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nErgonomic Resources\n \n\n\n\n\nVideo\nSee the new three-part video playlist regarding HAVS. \n\n\nInfo Sheet\nSee page and download PDF.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nPodcasts\nBack to School: Ergonomics for Educators and Students\n Everything from carrying a backpack to eyestrain from screens to school desks can cause injury.  Get the facts with this detailed info sheet. Back to School: Ergonomics for Students and Educators This info sheet accompanies the Oh-Pods Podcast on the same topic.\n\nHear Podcast\n \nErgonomics of Fall Yard/Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter\nMany yardwork chores may lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) if done incorrectly. Get some useful information about preventing injury with this info sheet. Download PDF: Ergonomics of Fall Yard/ Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter\n\n\nHear Podcast\n\nErgonomics and Sleep Podcasts\nHow you sleep and factors like mattress quality can affect your health and sometimes result in musculoskeletal disorders. Download PDF:  Ergonomics and Sleep\n\nThis info sheet accompanies a 2-part OH-PODS podcast. Tune in to hear!\n\nPART ONE\nPART TWO\n\n \n\n \nOffice Ergo e-Learning\n\n\nCSA Office Ergonomics Standard (Z412-17)\, our new Office Ergonomics learning resource reflects changes in the office environment (i.e. multiple monitors\, tablet use\, remote workstations\, etc.)\, as well as continuing to address ergonomic concerns related to the traditional office setting. Designed with independent modules for ease of use\, this colourful and engaging e-learning resource contains 7 modules. Start a free account at MyOhcow first!\n\nOffice Ergo e-Learning\nJob Demands Analysis (JDA)\n\n\nThis Job Demands Analysis (JDA) includes both a Physical Demands Description (PDD)\, as well as an analysis of Cognitive and Psychosocial Demands (CDA). This JDA template has been developed to be best used on a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, to accurately and efficiently capture the demands of a job. All features of the template are fully functional on computer as well.\n\nGo to Tool\n \nOffice Ergonomics Calculator\n\n\nThe Office Ergonomics Calculator was designed to highlight areas of improvement between you and your workstation. It is a tool to indicate areas where improvement may be needed in your workstation setup. For more information about office ergonomics\, see the reference guide.\n\nGo to Calculator\nErgonomics Reference Guide\nKeyboard Shortcut Tutorial\nIf you use a computer on a regular basis you need to be using keyboard shortcuts to minimize mouse use\, increase keyboard efficiency\, and reduce ergonomic risk. Different computers / operating systems have different shortcuts. Learn more about the shortcuts for the system that you use.\n\nGo To Keyboard Shortcuts
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SUMMARY:Invisible Disabilities Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#2C1C04″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1760709035391{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Common Disabilities Can Be Invisible” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FDEFDA” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1760708997175{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_single_image image=”53756″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_id=”main”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Not all Disabilities are Apparent. The third week of October is a week to bring awareness\, education and support to your family\, friends\, co-workers\, community and around the world during Invisible Disabilities Week October 19 – 25\, 2025. \nInvisible Disabilities Week Canada refers to a dedicated week in Canada that aims to raise awareness about disabilities that are not immediately apparent or visible to others. It focuses on educating the public about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities and promoting inclusivity and understanding. Neurodivergence\, bi-polar disorder\, the disease of multiple sclerosis (MS) and conditions like being hearing impaired are just some examples of such unseen disabilities. \nThe Canadian Association for Supported Employment Sponsors this week specifically as it relates to Inclusive workplaces. According to their website\, one fifth of the workforce in Canada experiences some form of disability\, and the most common disability types can be invisible. \n\n\nThe most common disability types reported by persons experiencing disability in Canada can be invisible (Statistics Canada. Canadian Survey on Disability\, 2017 to 2022) :  \n\nPain-related 62%\nFlexibility 40%\nMobility 39%\nMental health-related 39%\n\n\n\nHow can Workplaces help an Employee with an Invisible Disability?\n\n\n\n\nWhen there is no “visible proof” of disability\, requesting accommodations can be complex. An employee may not wish to disclose their disease or condition to everybody\, to avoid stigma or protect privacy. \nDisclosure can  help to positively shift an inclusive culture in a workplace where there is good communication and respect. See the below resources for more information. \n\n\n\n\nRelevant Websites:\nInvisible Disabilities Association \nStats about Disability in Canada \nMore References: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStatistics Canada. Labour force status of persons with and without disabilities aged 15 years and over\, by age group and gender. Released March 28\, 2024.\nTillotson\, Jack et al. How to Make Workplaces More Inclusive for People with Invisible Disabilities. Harvard Business Review. Published April 4\, 2023.\nDepartment of Justice Canada. Serious Problems Experienced by Diverse People with Disabilities: Western Canada. January 18\, 2022.\nPrince\, Michael. Persons with invisible disabilities and workplace accommodation: Findings from a scoping literature review. January 2017. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 46(1):75-86. Copy of draft manuscript.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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