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SUMMARY:Collaborating on Solutions for Cleaner School Air
DESCRIPTION:Occ-COVID Conversation: Collaborating on Solutions for Cleaner School Air\nCases rising + Classes returning = Risk to all! Awareness\, Engineering & Advocacy are needed now to Clean the Air – for everyone’s health! \nAs schools open\, we certainly do not want to experience another gruelling respiratory “tripledemic” of COVID\, Influenza and RSV as occurred in 2022. Viral transmission must be controlled.\nAs North America often takes epidemiological clues from Australia’s winter\, their experience indicates this could again be our future.\nHowever\, there is a big opportunity to change the future and create safer work and learning spaces in Ontario and across Canada.\n\nWe now have clear guidance on what to advocate for\, and how to improve the situation (including Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OPSE) Guidance on Indoor Air Quality\, and the new ASHRAE 241 Standard on Control of Infectious Aerosols.\nSuch information can be leveraged by parents\, educators\, and school administrators to keep staff and pupils safe and protect us all in the process.\nJoin our August Occ-COVID Conversation with a look at recent Australia experience\, efforts and guidance plus how the new ASHRAE standard can be leveraged\, all framed by an introduction to grassroots school safety advocacy efforts from across the country.\nIntroduction – Collaboration for A Clean Air Future – Amanda Hu (member of the Canadian Covid-19 School Safety Group)\nAustralian Experience & Guidance for Primary and Secondary Schools – Brad Prezant\, Affil. AIRAH\, MSPH\, MBA\, CIH\, COH\, CAQP\, WELL AP Principal Consultant at Prezant Environmental. Former VP\, International Society of Indoor Air Climate and Quality (ISIAQ).\nThe basics of what we all need to know to stay safe into the fall –ASHRAE 241 Part 6\, Joey Fox P. Eng. @O_S_P_E IAQ Advisory Group Chair. http://itsairborne.com\nHow can we make it happen? – 2023 School Safety Advocacy Efforts and Ideas Amanda Hu and other members of the Canadian Covid-19 School Safety Group\nDiscussion — All\nThe event will be hosted by: Kevin Hedges\, Ph.D\, CIH\, COH\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW Eastern Region/Ottawa Clinic \nRegister
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/collaborating-on-solutions-for-cleaner-school-air/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230818T150000
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SUMMARY:In the Hot Seat? Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
DESCRIPTION:As the climate emergency becomes more evident\, heat and humidity are affecting more of us\, sometimes fatally. OHCOW’s recent heat stress infographic is being snapped up. The high costs for workers and their families are mostly invisible\, much of it borne by individuals and society. Employers have few rules to follow\, other than their general duty to protect workers. The mantra of “water\, shade\, rest” is not universally followed or enforced.  \nPlease join this webinar to hear about the basics of heat stress and illnesses\, the experiences of workers in Canada and the United States\, and efforts to deal with the hazard. Hosted by OHCOW Occupational Health Specialist Dorothy Wigmore\, speakers will include: \n\nJuley Fulcher\, Worker Health and Safety Advocate\, Public Citizen (talking about the financial costs of heat stress and US heat stress prevention efforts)\nChris Ramsaroop\, Organiser with Justice for Migrant Workers (discussing what the group heard recently from southern Ontario migrant farmworkers about heat stress)\nEduardo Huesca\, Project Manager\, Migrant Worker Projects\, OHCOW\, who provides a little history about OHCOW’s work with migrant farmworkers around heat stress and describes current work in collaboration with the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) focusing on temperature and humidity in worker housing\nLindsay Dixon\, Canadian Environmental Law Association (describing CELA’s follow-up to their report about heat stress issues for agricultural workers)\nNatasha Luckhardt\, Director of Health\, Safety and Environment\, Ontario Federation of Labour (describing a current campaign for a heat stress regulation in Ontario\n\nThere will be plenty of time for discussion. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/in-the-hot-seat-protecting-workers-from-heat-stress/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTSTAMP:20230704T174404Z
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SUMMARY:Self Care Day
DESCRIPTION:Self-care is a lifelong habit and culture. It is the practice of individuals looking after their own health based on the knowledge and information available to them. It is a decision-making process that empowers individuals to look after their own health efficiently and conveniently\, in collaboration with health and social care professionals as needed. – Global Self-Care Federation \nOn July 24th\, help us celebrate International Self-Care Day and the importance of self-care to the health of Canadians and to the health care system. \nFind Out More
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/self-care-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T150000
DTSTAMP:20230704T173320Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:OCC-COVID Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T083000
DTSTAMP:20230704T173823Z
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SUMMARY:Asbestos: Technical Issues and Measurement Limitations
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the third in our webinar series\, Asbestos: its global impact and how to eliminate it. \nFor more details on this webinar and other WHWB news\, please look at Marianne Levitsky’s recent email. If you missed it you can read it here. \nFor over a century\, we have known about the risks from asbestos\, both to workers and to community members from second hand and environmental exposures.  It remains by far the major killer of workers from occupational exposures worldwide.  Although progress has been made toward a global ban\, asbestos is still used in many countries.  And even in countries with a ban\, prevention measures are still insufficient to protect millions of workers exposed to legacy asbestos.   In response\, WHWB has formed an Asbestos Working Group.  We have organized three webinars – the first on the extent of the hazard.  The second will be on prevention measures\, controls and risk management practices\, including substitution\, as well as advocacy efforts towards achieving a global ban.   The third will focus on technical issues\, including measurement limitations and the way forward\, as well as exploring the risks for emergency responders including firefighters. \nHosts: Alec Farquhar\, Kevin Hedges\, WHWB International and Bernie Fontaine and David Goldsmith\, WHWB-US \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/asbestos-technical-issues-and-measurement-limitations/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230706
DTSTAMP:20230704T174130Z
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SUMMARY:National Injury Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 5\, 2023\, Canada celebrates the seventh National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries. The goal: to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-injury-prevention-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230623T150000
DTSTAMP:20230612T173519Z
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UID:10000036-1687527000-1687532400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Occ-Covid Conversations: Understanding Post-COVID-19 Conditions in Canada
DESCRIPTION:PHAC Chief Science Officer reports what we know\, don’t know\, and a framework for action: Research\, Patient/Family Support & Preparedness \nWhat can we do in workplaces to recognize\, assess and control the hazards that contribute to COVID-19 infection and prevent and mitigate the associated harm? Join the conversation to learn and share experiences and ideas. \nGuest Speaker:\nDr. Sarah Viehbeck\,\nChief Science Officer\, Public Health Agency of Canada and Member\, Chief Science Advisor of Canada’s Task Force on Post-COVID-19 Condition \nHosted by: Kevin Hedges\, Ph.D\, CIH\, COH\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW Eastern Region/Ottawa Clinic \nMore info and Register
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversations-understanding-post-covid-19-conditions-in-canada/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T090000
DTSTAMP:20230619T115613Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T115613Z
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SUMMARY:WHWB Asbestos Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Workplace Health Without Borders. \nAsbestos remains by far the major killer of workers worldwide. Although progress has been made toward a global ban\, asbestos is still used in many countries. And even in countries with a ban\, prevention measures are still insufficient to protect millions of workers exposed to legacy asbestos. In response\, WHWB has formed an Asbestos Working Group. We have organized three webinars – the first on the extent of the hazard\, the second on prevention measures\, controls and efforts to achieve a global ban and the third on technical issues relating to asbestos management and remediation. \nNext segment on July 12. \nREGISTER for June 21
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/whwb-asbestos-webinars/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230531T150000
DTSTAMP:20230504T181853Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace Mental Health Programs and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Wrapping up this important webinar series with a focus on success strategies\, tools and other resources to support workers and workplaces.\nAgenda: \n\nStressAssess Survey Success\, A Case Study\, Jordan Bray-Stone\, Chairperson\, Air Canada Component of CUPE Occupational Health and Safety Committee and CUPE Airline Division Health and Safety Committee and Nicola Schnell\, Vice-chairperson – Air Canada Component of CUPE Occupational Health and Safety Committee\nWalk the Talk – Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace\, Esther Fleurimond\, Health & Safety Consultant (Workplace Mental Health)\, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS)\nPsychological Health and Safety Program and Resources\, Tegan Slot\, R.Kin MSc PhD CRSP CCPE\, Lead\, Specialized Services\, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/workplace-mental-health-programs-and-opportunities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T150000
DTSTAMP:20230503T172532Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Raising awareness and recognizing planning and operational strategies that can make a difference in the short & long term impact of trauma.\nHealth and safety professionals\, first responders and other workers in many sectors have suffered disproportionate stress\, along with mental and physical harm/injury since the beginning of the pandemic. However\, there are also long-standing challenges in a workforce that is programmed to smile and go the extra mile when the inevitable effects linger and accumulate. How can we help individually and collectively\, especially from a workplace health and safety perspective? \nIn order to stop the harm\, we need to recognize the patterns of impact and injury and the points of intervention that can influence change to prevent\, mitigate\, support and recover. \nAgenda: \n\nA Safety Professional’s Experience with Mental Health\, Andy Kerr\, Director\, Health\, Safety and Environment\, Alectra Utilities\nPTSD from a public safety perspective\, Tanya Morose\, Director\, Prevention\, Retention and Engagement\, Public Safety\, Health and Community Care\, Public Services Health & Safety Association\nHelp on “hand”: PeerOnCall/Support Apps\, Sandra Moll\, Associate Professor\, Rehabilitation Science\nWorker trauma support planning in Crisis management\, Kathy Martin\, Coordinator\, Research\, Stakeholder & Public Relations\, Mental Health and Wellness Specialist\, Infrastructure Health and Safety Association\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/crisis-planning-for-worker-responder-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T150000
DTSTAMP:20230503T172012Z
CREATED:20230503T171502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T172012Z
UID:10000006-1684330200-1684335600@www.ohcow.on.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T153000
DTSTAMP:20230424T170914Z
CREATED:20230424T170914Z
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SUMMARY:COPSOQ Joint Session - Research into Practice
DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity to look at the international use and impact of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire\, an important workplace mental health/stress prevention survey tool\nOHCOW is hosting the biannual COPSOQ (Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire) Network meeting in Hamilton on May 11 & 12 which will discuss the technicalities of the survey and its use around the world. We have deliberately scheduled it in May to intersect with our annual Mayday\, Mayday Symposium on Workplace Mental Health and Injury Prevention. Research into Practice is a combined event including our regular audience of worker activists and advocates\, Workers Compensation and OHS professionals\, regulators\, and researchers as well as others interested in the COPSOQ from around the world. This is one of three virtual sessions as a complement to the full-day\, in-person* Joint COPSOQ & OHCOW Network Meeting in Hamilton\, ON. \nAgenda: \n9:30 – 11:00 am\nA. Canadian Survey Results and Trends\nAgenda: \n\n\n\nCanadian National Survey Results & Trends: How Stressed are We?\nThe Big Picture\, Data Analysis\, Details and Patterns\, John Oudyk\nThe Current Story – Qualitative Comments\, Daryl Stephenson\nFinding trends – Comparing 2016\, 2019 and Today\, John Oudyk\nDiscussion\, All\n\n\n\nRegister for session A \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\nB. Survey Use and Challenges in Canada\nAgenda: \n\nStressAssess Success Stories\nShort “Pulse” survey experience\nLogistic and Cultural Challenges from Manitoba perspective\n\n2:00 – 3:30 pm\nRegister for session B \nC. Workplace Mental Health Survey Use Around the World\nAgenda: \n\nNew US Healthy Worker Survey Update\, Dr. Marnie Dobson\,\nInternational Survey Highlights\, COPSOQ Network Panel\nDiscussion: Use of WMH Surveys given existential risks like war\, disease and climate change?\, All\n\nRegister for session C
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/copsoq-joint-session-research-into-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T150000
DTSTAMP:20230424T170212Z
CREATED:20230424T170145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T170212Z
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SUMMARY:Opioid Addiction and Impairment Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 of 2023 Mayday\, Mayday symposium \nA current concern in many workplaces and a Provincial OHS priority. Learn about the complexity of factors involved\, plus resources to help. \nAgenda: \n\nOpioid and substance misuse in the Building Trades. A strategy to deal with an epidemic. Carmine Tiano\, MA\, Director of Occupational Services\, Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario\nOpioid-harms among Ontario Workers\, what we know and are striving to learn. Dr. Nancy Carnide\, PhD\, Associate Scientist\, Institute for Work and Health\nRe-examining management of substance use impairment in workplaces – Moving the “dial” from zero tolerance to harm reduction and support. Kathy Martin\, Coordinator\, Research\, Stakeholder & Public Relations\, Mental Health and Wellness Specialist\, Infrastructure Health and Safety Association\n\n  \nRegister at Eventbrite
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/opioid-addiction-and-impairment-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230428T150000
DTSTAMP:20230402T185050Z
CREATED:20230402T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T185050Z
UID:10000003-1682688600-1682694000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Unequal Toll: Finding Worker Deaths for Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Marking Canada’s National Day of Mourning to remember and learn from workers who have suffered work-related disability\, disease and death \nJoin our guest speaker and OHCOW host as they discuss what we know and don’t know about pandemic-related worker deaths and long-term illness/disability\, and especially how we can use this information to recognize\, assess and control infectious airborne virus risks in our workplaces today and tomorrow. \nGuest Speaker: Nora Loreto\, TBD \nShe will be hosted by Valerie Wolfe\, Executive Director of the South Central Region and Migrant Worker Projects at OHCOW. \nRegister today to join the conversation!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/unequal-toll-finding-worker-deaths-for-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T143000
DTSTAMP:20230402T185507Z
CREATED:20230402T182916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T185507Z
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SUMMARY:Air Quality Synergizes Public & Occupational Health
DESCRIPTION:Whether a public place\, a school or office\, clean indoor air is a crucial factor in preventing disease transmission! Community and workplace COVID risk is shared and reciprocal – multi-layered strategies benefit everyone everywhere. \nJoin Dr.Thomas Piggott in this online event as he lays out the case for continued attention to\, and prevention of\, COVID-19 (and other airborne viral illnesses)\, as well as the multiple ongoing health benefits of clean indoor air. \nHe will be hosted by Krista Thompson\, Occupational Hygienist in OHCOW’s Southwest Region. \nRegister today! \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/air-quality-synergizes-public-occupational-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T120000
DTSTAMP:20230411T171928Z
CREATED:20230227T173555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T171928Z
UID:10000034-1681462800-1681473600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Spring into ACTion: Health and Safety Forum
DESCRIPTION:Informative\, Effective\, Relevant\nSpeakers/Info Sessions: \nTemporary Foreign Workers Eastern Ontario Project\nEduardo Huesca & Leonor Cedillo\, OHCOW    \nLong COVID- Medical and Worker’s Compensation Implications\nDr. Pravesh Jugnundan\, OHCOW & Margaret Keyes\, OWA \nBREATHING CLEANER AIR is as important as drinking clean water – what can we do?\nKevin Hedges\, Hygienist\, OHCOW \nA free virtual event in partnership with the Ottawa & District Labour Council \nMore info and Register here
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/spring-into-action-health-and-safety-forum/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230331T153000
DTSTAMP:20230324T164651Z
CREATED:20230324T164552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T164651Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-Covid Webinar: 3 Years\, Still Counting
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation with our special return guest\, Dr. Tara Moriarty. She has been busy amassing and assessing multiple datasets to launch the valuable predictive tool Canada Covid Hazard Index and is now able to share how it maps to incidence\, severity and death data. Plus she will offer an update on her previous talk: Reality Check: Excess and “Missing” Deaths\, and Their Implications for Prevention \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Tara Moriarty\, Department of Dentistry\, University of Toronto \nShe will be hosted by John Oudyk\, B.Eng\, MHSC\, ROH\, CIH\, Occupational Hygienist from the OHCOW Hamilton Clinic.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-webinar-3-years-still-counting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T230000
DTSTAMP:20230313T184315Z
CREATED:20230313T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T184315Z
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SUMMARY:Sarcoidosis in Ontario Hard Rock Miners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Occ-Disease Series \n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24th\, 2023 10:00am – 11:00am \n\n\n\nOcc Disease Case Series: Sarcoidosis in Ontario Hard Rock Miners\nClinical insights and exposure analysis of a series of sarcoidosis cases based on McIntyre Powder Project research and investigations.\nPlease join occupational medicine and lung disease specialist Dr. Christine Oliver\, MD\, MPH\, MS\, and OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Paul Sampara\, MEng\, ROH\, to discuss and learn about Sarcoidosis and Ontario mining exposures. \nThey will be hosted by Andrew Zarnke\, OHCOW Project Director. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/sarcoidosis-in-ontario-hard-rock-miners-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230303T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230303T150000
DTSTAMP:20230221T171424Z
CREATED:20230221T171424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T171424Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-COVID Conversation: Investigating Deaths & Outbreaks\, an underused tool
DESCRIPTION:Apply Incident Cause Analysis Methods\, a core OHS principle\, to identify contributing process & system factors for Awareness and Prevention!\nWith the highly transmissible sub-variant XBB1.5 (“Kraken”) on the rise in Ontario\, preventing exposure and transmission is more important than ever. \nWhenever there is a critical injury or death it is really important to do a detailed incident investigation that incorporates identifying all contributing factors and root cause analysis. This is actually law in Ontario\, but is seldom applied to occupational illness and disease. \nMore info and register here. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversation-investigating-deaths-outbreaks-an-underused-tool/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20230223T163049Z
CREATED:20230223T162857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T163049Z
UID:10000033-1677801600-1677887999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Hearing Day
DESCRIPTION:World Hearing Day is an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness regarding hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care\, and calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues.  Find information on the events\, promotional\, and educational materials for World Hearing Day\, including a repository of translated materials. Find information from OHCOW and on the World Hearing Day website.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-hearing-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20230112T213553Z
CREATED:20221226T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T213553Z
UID:10000024-1677578400-1677585600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:RSI Days Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Week FOUR of OHCOW’s informative 2023 webinar series on Repetitive Strain Injury. \nTopic: Job Demands\, Physical and Cognitive \nMore info\, register and see other weeks topics here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-days-webinar-series-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T120000
DTSTAMP:20230215T191244Z
CREATED:20221226T151402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T191244Z
UID:10000023-1676973600-1676980800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:RSI Days Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Week THREE of OHCOW’s informative 2023 webinar series on Repetitive Strain Injury. \nSession 1: Canadian Women and PPE in the workplace. \nSession 2: OHCOW’s PPD Handbook. \nMore info\, register and see other weeks topics here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-days-webinar-series-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T120000
DTSTAMP:20230112T213417Z
CREATED:20221226T151020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T213417Z
UID:10000022-1676368800-1676376000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:RSI Days Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Week TWO of OHCOW’s informative 2023 webinar series on Repetitive Strain Injury. \nSession 1: Indoor Environment Quality at the Office. \nSession 2: Ergonomics and Sleep. \nMore info\, register and see other weeks topics here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-days-webinar-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230213T183000
DTSTAMP:20230201T155604Z
CREATED:20230201T155604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T155604Z
UID:10000031-1676304000-1676313000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Silica Exposures\, Part B
DESCRIPTION:Part B – what can we do to prevent the serious burden ofmorbidity and mortality from debilitating exposures\, and what interventionsand advocacy will work?\nFrom the Workplace Health Without Borders \nThe occupational medicine and public health communities are facing an increase of deadly lung diseases among workers exposed to silica dust in the countertop industry. Join us for a discussion with experts about ways to reduce risk. Hosted by David Goldsmith\, WHWB and Kevin Hedges\, OHCOW \nREGISTER Here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/silica-exposures-part-b/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T150000
DTSTAMP:20230119T135340Z
CREATED:20230119T135314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T135340Z
UID:10000028-1676035800-1676041200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:A 3 Year Check-up: Not "just the cold or flu"
DESCRIPTION:It has been a while since we checked in on the short\, medium and long-term health consequences of SARS CoV-2 infections\, and particularly their impact on workers and workplaces. Hear stories from a medical professional in the trenches of helping patients and co-workers\, and in the process\, let’s review what we have learned on ways to protect health\, reduce transmission and mitigate harm. \nWe welcome our guest speaker Dr. Susan Kuo\, M.D.\, CCFP\, Clinical Associate Professor at UBC\, 30 year family physician in Richmond\, BC and member of Protect Our Province BC. \nShe will be hosted by Dr. Pravesh Jugnundan\, MD\, FCBOM\, FACOEM\, FCFP\, CIME\, MRO\, DOH Family physician in York Region and Occupational Medicine consultant at OHCOW \nJoin an OHCOW Occupational Health MD and a BC Family doctor to understand the real ongoing impacts on health\, healthcare and workplaces large & small. \nRegister today on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/a-3-year-check-up-not-just-the-cold-or-flu/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T120000
DTSTAMP:20230112T213254Z
CREATED:20221226T150912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T213254Z
UID:10000021-1675764000-1675771200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Week ONE of OHCOW’s informative 2023 webinar series on Repetitive Strain Injury. \nSession 1: Shoulder injuries. \nSession 2: Workplace concusions. \nMore info\, register and see other weeks topics here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-days-webinar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230204T170000
DTSTAMP:20230119T134839Z
CREATED:20230119T134839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T134839Z
UID:10000027-1675497600-1675530000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Cancer Day
DESCRIPTION:February 4 is an annual event raising awareness about cancer\, and advocating for positive change in the prevention\, treatment and management of cancer in Canada and worldwide.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-cancer-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T193000
DTSTAMP:20230201T155139Z
CREATED:20230201T155139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T155139Z
UID:10000030-1675357200-1675366200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Silica Exposure Webinar\, Part A
DESCRIPTION:Part A – Artificial / engineered stone; how big is the problem?\nFrom the Workplace Health Without Borders \nFor the last 10 years we have known about the risk of silicosis to workers who sand\, grind\, and cut engineered/artificial stone countertops. Join us for a discussion with experts about the risks. Hosted by David Goldsmith\, WHWB and Kevin Hedges\, OHCOW \nREGISTER Here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/silica-exposure-webinar-part-a/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T163000
DTSTAMP:20221226T153300Z
CREATED:20221226T153223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221226T153300Z
UID:10000026-1674831600-1674837000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Dark Winter - Past Lessons to Inform Future Health
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome highly respected and world-leading epidemiologist and biosecurity expert Dr. Raina MacIntyre\, who literally “wrote the book” on pandemics and their prevention. She will share some highlights from her recent book\, Dark Winter  through the lens of the COVID pandemic\, and participate in a dialogue on ways we can all make a difference in our workplaces and communities. \nDr. MacIntyre will be hosted by Dr. Kevin Hedges\, Ph.D.\, CIH\, COH\, Occupational Hygienist at OHCOW \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/dark-winter-past-lessons-to-inform-future-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T153000
DTSTAMP:20230119T160038Z
CREATED:20230119T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T160038Z
UID:10000029-1674203400-1674228600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:CROSHCon 2023: Resetting the Dial on Workplace Climate
DESCRIPTION:From the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health. Behavioural Change expert and researcher Dr. Lisa Bélanger is the keynote speaker to open this day long virtual conference. Dr. Bélanger will speak to us about “Reimagining Work: The Skills\, Habits\, and Work Design to Improve Workplace Climate.” Expanding on this theme\, CROSH researchers and students will then present on other workplace issues\, including psychosocial hazards\, environmental issues and the ongoing global pandemic.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/croshcon-2023-resetting-the-dial-on-workplace-climate/
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