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SUMMARY:occ-Covid Webinar: New Risk Assessment & Clean Air Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Layered prevention strategies in public congregate settings\, using tools to assess risk\, monitor\, and clean air\, are critical for future health.\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) recently released the Airborne Risk Indoor Assessment Tool (ARIA) and stated in the supporting publication ” One of the learnings from this pandemic has been that we must reshape and redesign the building environment\, while focusing on optimizing indoor ventilation and therefore\, the air we breathe” (WHO 2024). \nASHRAE Standard 241\, “Control of Infectious Aerosols”\, now provides requirements to clean the air. Using carbon dioxide monitoring “real time” as a surrogate to assess the quality of the air\, will further indicate triggers and interventions required to clean the air. \nIn addition\, researchers from the University of Bristol have shown how carbon dioxide increases a virus’s lifetime in the air. Plus\, Ambient carbon dioxide concentration correlates with SARS-CoV-2 aero stability and infection risk (Haddrell et al. 2024).And with global warming it is more important than ever that we monitor indoors\, CO2\, temperature and humidity. \nAs interventions are assessed\, more attention is being given to upper air UV to disinfect the air\, which if done safely can independently add another air cleaning method to the space. \nThis webinar\, hosted by Kevin Hedges CIH\, COH will discuss the recent WHO risk assessment\, and how important it is to monitor indoor air for CO2\, temperature and humidity. \nWe are also excited to have Joey Fox PEng\, return. Joey is chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OPSE)\, Indoor Air Quality Advisory Group. He will cover ensuring good indoor air quality\, mitigating airborne diseases with ASHRAE 241 and use of UV. \nRegister today to learn and join the conversation! \nThe Conversation will be recorded and streamed on YouTube. \nFor more information and past events in the Occ-COVID series visit: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/events/occ-covid-webinar-series/ \nVisit OHCOW’s website for many still useful Covid Prevention resources including a Ventilation calculation tool and Checklist plus Mask Smart and Respirator Infographics \nAnd Contact Us for more information about\, and assistance in\, protecting workers and workplaces from this deadly and pervasive occupational disease. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-webinar-new-risk-assessment-clean-air-solutions/
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SUMMARY:“Where there’s smoke…” Understanding Particulate Hazards Indoors and Out
DESCRIPTION:A key topic (and risk) in occupational and environmental health\, affecting thousands of Canadians\, at work\, at home and everywhere they go.\nWildfire smoke has spread widely across North America this spring and summer\, raising awareness and elevating concern. \nJoin Dr. Dave Stieb\, a Health Canada physician and epidemiologist in conversation with John Oudyk\, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist to: \n\nLearn more about the hazards and measurement of particulates in air (particularly in the size range PM2.5)\nUnderstand the AQHI (AirQuality Health Index) and how it can help individuals and workplaces interpret information and apply it to their situation\nRecognize who is most vulnerable and why\nCompare environmental messaging and occupational limits and what they mean for individuals and workers with respiratory challenges\nGain practical ideas for homes and workplaces to minimize exposure at peak times\n\nRegister today to join the conversation! \nThe Conversation will be recorded and streamed on FaceBook. \nVisit OHCOW’s website for many Occupational Illness resources\, including a Wildfire Smoke infographic and still relevant Covid Prevention resources e.g. Ventilation calculation tool and Checklist plus dozens of valuable Occ-COVID webinars \nAnd Contact Us for more information about\, and assistance in\, protecting workers and workplaces from occupational health hazards and chronic injuries. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/where-theres-smoke-understanding-particulate-hazards-indoors-and-out/
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health in the Community and at Work
DESCRIPTION:Young workers have recognized vulnerabilities to workplace injuries & harms\, including to psychosocial risk factors\, made worse in the pandemic. \nLearn more about challenges faced by these frequently exposed front-line staff in their daily jobs\, and some solutions to reduce risk and mitigate harm from an agency\, industry and advocacy perspective. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction and Welcome\, Melissa Statham\, Ergonomist\, OHCOW\nYouth Mental Health Outreach/Support\, challenges and solutions\, Ashleigh Erdelyan MSW RSW\, Zahra Abou Elhassan MSW RSW\, Youth Wellness Hub\, CMHA-Windsor Essex\nEssential Public Services\, Essential Workers’ Health: Union-based Initiatives to Protect the Mental Health of Young Public Transport Workers\n\nIntroduction and Canadian context for the International Project and Report\, Shirly Yan\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW\nOn the ground: Young Worker advocacy and support\, Krista Lee Hanson\, President\, Unifor Road Transport Council \n\nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/youth-mental-health-in-the-community-and-at-work/
CATEGORIES:OCC-COVID Webinar
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SUMMARY:OCC-COVID Conversations: Why Respirators\, Seal and Fit\, Really Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join OHCOW Occupational Hygienist\, Krista Thompson\, MHSc\, ROH\, CRSP as she hosts Roy T. McKay\, Ph.D.\, Occupational Pulmonary Services\, University of Cincinnati to review respiratory protection basics\, along with “Respirator Fit Testing Errors and Solutions”. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversations-why-respirators-seal-and-fit-really-matter/
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