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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nThe day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools\, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTSTAMP:20240822T144009Z
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UID:10000106-1726272000-1726358399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World First Aid Day
DESCRIPTION:World First Aid Day is a global observance held on the second Saturday in September. It was instituted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 2000 and has been celebrated each year ever since. \nThe term “first aid” refers to the help available to anyone with a sudden injury or illness. Its main purpose is to preserve life and prevent exacerbation of the condition. This is not always done by medical staff. In emergency situations\, ordinary people often have to provide first aid to save someone’s life. First aid does not require prior knowledge and can be improvised. However\, if a first aid person does not know what to do\, they may hurt themselves rather than help. This is why the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies encourages everyone to receive basic first aid training or at least educate themselves using all available reliable sources. \nWorld First Aid Day aims to raise awareness of how first aid can prevent injuries and save lives in crises and everyday situations\, as well as enhance access to first aid. The events and activities on this day focus on first aid training. Each year\, a new general theme for the day is chosen\, and participants are encouraged to plan events around the current year’s theme. \nRecent polling by the Canadian Red Cross shows that nearly 40 per cent of Canadians say they have been in an emergency situation where they have had to perform first aid; however\, only 18 per cent are currently certified. so ensure you have the skills needed to save lives when an emergency happens. \nInfo about first aid courses: \nCanadian Health Care Provider Training Institute \nFirst Aid 4U \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-first-aid-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20240822T165552Z
CREATED:20240822T150322Z
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UID:10000109-1725926400-1726012799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance for everyone to increase awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss\, family and friends\, charitable organizations\, professionals\, politicians\, volunteers\, and community members. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. The aim of the theme is to raise awareness about the importance of changing the narrative surrounding suicide and transforming how we perceive this complex issue. Changing the narrative requires systemic change. It’s about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness\, understanding\, and support. ~ International Association for Suicide Prevention \nOHCOW’s annual Mayday\, Mayday Webinar Series addresses workplace mental health with real life stories from workers and up-to-date research and commentary from professionals in the field of mental health. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/suicide-prevention-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20240822T151638Z
CREATED:20240822T143128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151638Z
UID:10000105-1725235200-1725321599@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is an annual day to commemorate the achievements of workers and to acknowledge workers’ movements that have fought for fair treatment and safe working conditions\, both in the past and presently. It has its origins in the labour union movement\, which advocated for workers’ rights at a time when employers had no responsibility to listen to the concerns of workers. \nLabour Day began in Canada on April 15\, 1872\, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto Trades Assembly\, the original central labour body in Canada\, organized the country’s first significant ‘workers demonstration. \nRead about the role Toronto Unionists played in the creation of Labour Day as a national holiday!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/labour-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20240822T145307Z
CREATED:20240822T145307Z
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UID:10000107-1725148800-1725235199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month. Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)\, is a disease in which the lungs become scarred (fibrosis). Over time\, scarring destroys normal lung tissue. Eventually the lungs will not be able to provide the body with sufficient oxygen and will cause shortness of breath\, especially when walking and exercising. \nPF can be caused by working conditions. The OHCOW website has information about workplace hazards. When an interstitial lung disease includes scar tissue in the lung. One of the subgroups of interstitial lung disease is those that are related to occupational exposures (exposures that occur at work)\, referred to as “pneumoconioses”. \nMore Resources: \nPulmonary Fibrosis Foundation \nMcintyre Powder \nSilica
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/pulmonary-fibrosis-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240809T130022Z
CREATED:20240809T125228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T130022Z
UID:10000104-1724328000-1724331600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Silica Control Tool Series
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about how to use the Silica Control Tool? Attend our Q&A Session August 22nd\, 2024\, to ask OHCOW’s hygienists and Silica Control Tool team about the tool! This will be the chance to ask all your questions and listen to other users’ questions to learn more about the tool. \nAsk your questions live or email them beforehand here: silica@ohcow.on.ca. \nMore info:\nhttps://www.ohcow.on.ca/occupational-illness/silica-control-tool-ontario/ \nREGISTER TODAY 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/silica-control-tool-lunch-learn-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTSTAMP:20240701T122607Z
CREATED:20240701T122607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T122607Z
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SUMMARY:International Self-Care Day
DESCRIPTION:On 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. \nGo to web page \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-self-care-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTSTAMP:20240701T122042Z
CREATED:20240701T121958Z
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UID:10000097-1720137600-1720223999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Injury Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 5\, 2024\, will be the eighth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries. The goal is to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest. \nLet’s raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy. Health Canada recognizes this date as an official national Health Promotion Day. \nParachute Canada \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-injury-prevention-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T143000
DTSTAMP:20240528T140849Z
CREATED:20240528T140830Z
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UID:10000093-1718866800-1718893800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Partners in Prevention Northeastern Regional Conference (Sudbury)
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Inn Sudbury\n1696 Regent St.\nSudbury\, Ontario\nP3E 3Z8 \nAhead of the Curve\nIncludes a trade show (OHCOW will have a booth) and conference. \nThe pace of change has grown considerably and so has the way we work. Rather than worrying about what the future of work holds\, we need to prepare organizations\, workplaces and employees to embrace change and be future ready. \nLeaders need to be proactive\, staying ahead of the curve by developing change ready cultures where workplaces are engaged\, employees succeed\, and businesses thrive. Stretching our imaginations and tapping hidden potential to new innovations and technologies in health and safety – workplaces are looking to the future to build meaningful work that will continue to enhance performance while protecting people and building strong communities. \nJoin us at Partners in Prevention Eastern and get ready to embrace change. With a common purpose of protecting people\, promoting healthy workplace cultures – together we can contribute to businesses success while strengthening the social and economic fabric of the communities we serve. \n  \n MORE INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/partners-in-prevention-northeastern-regional-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240614T150000
DTSTAMP:20240610T024358Z
CREATED:20240610T015844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T024358Z
UID:10000095-1718371800-1718377200@www.ohcow.on.ca
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/
CATEGORIES:OCC-COVID Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T143000
DTSTAMP:20240528T140909Z
CREATED:20240528T140435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T140909Z
UID:10000092-1718089200-1718116200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Partners in Prevention Eastern Regional H&S Conference (Ottawa)
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nOttawa Conference & Event Centre\n100 Coventry Rd.\nOttawa\, Ontario\nK1K 4S3\nAhead of the Curve\nIncludes a trade show (OHCOW will have a booth) and conference. \nThe pace of change has grown considerably and so has the way we work. Rather than worrying about what the future of work holds\, we need to prepare organizations\, workplaces and employees to embrace change and be future ready. \nLeaders need to be proactive\, staying ahead of the curve by developing change ready cultures where workplaces are engaged\, employees succeed\, and businesses thrive. Stretching our imaginations and tapping hidden potential to new innovations and technologies in health and safety – workplaces are looking to the future to build meaningful work that will continue to enhance performance while protecting people and building strong communities. \nJoin us at Partners in Prevention Eastern and get ready to embrace change. With a common purpose of protecting people\, promoting healthy workplace cultures – together we can contribute to businesses success while strengthening the social and economic fabric of the communities we serve. \n  \n MORE INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/partners-in-prevention-eastern-regional-hs-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20240610T170012Z
CREATED:20240610T143141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T170012Z
UID:10000096-1717977600-1718582399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Men's Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week — an excellent opportunity to reflect on and raise awareness about the importance of the health and well-being of Canadian men. Some organizations such as The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation designates the entire month of June as Men’s Health Month. In 2017\, The provincial government started a partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to promote healthier lifestyles for men. In 2021\, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research published information about the health of boys and men in Canada\, looking at mental health and wellness\, violence\, disease\, accident rate\, and physical activity. \nUnfortunately\, according to Public Health Canada\, many Canadian men are not achieving their optimal health. In fact\, on average\, they live four fewer years than Canadian women\, for a number of occupational and non-occupational reasons. \nIn the workplace\, it is known that men are less likely to seek support for mental health\, depression and emotional distress. In 2023\, research was done specifically on the mental health of workers in the skilled trades\, and found a connection between physical safety on the job and mental health. \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series\, has featured sessions on mental health in male-dominated trades\, such as the 2023 webinar\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \n  \nAdditional resources:\nGovernment of Canada \nCanadian Mental Health Association \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/canadian-mens-health-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20240528T141750Z
CREATED:20240528T141628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T141750Z
UID:10000094-1717200000-1717286399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Injured Workers' Day
DESCRIPTION:On June 1 every year\, injured and ill workers\, advocates\, and labour activists gather in cities across the province to mark Injured Workers’ Day. However it is not officially recognized by the province of Ontario. Read about efforts in support of Private Member’s Bill 118\, put forth by Sudbury MPP Jamie West. to get the day officially noted here. \nRead the statement from the Ontario Federation of Labour commemorating Injured Workers’ Day here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/injured-workers-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20240506T164053Z
CREATED:20240506T164018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T164053Z
UID:10000090-1716976800-1716984000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday\, Mayday Activating Knowledge by Supporting Tools & Services
DESCRIPTION:Building new\, innovative and practical solutions for workers and workplaces is a key goal of OHCOW & its partners. Learn\, engage & begin! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER \n\n\nBuilding new\, innovative and practical solutions for workers and workplaces is a key goal of the Ontario Prevention System. Learn & begin! \n\n\n\n\nA new tool to assess job-based risk of psychological harm\nSpeaker: Tegan Slot\,Manager\, Workplace Wellbeing\, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) \n\n\n\n\nA new tool to assess Workplace Violence in the Education Sector\nSpeaker: Chris Arsenault\, Director\, Health\, Safety & Wellbeing\, Education and Specialized Services\, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) \n\n\n\n\nJobAssess – accurately and efficiently capture the 4 critical domainsof any job.\nSpeaker: Daryl Stephenson – Ergonomist – OHCOW Hamilton \n\nFor more information visit: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/ohcow-events/mayday-mayday/ plus see OHCOW’s Workplace Mental Health resources at: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/workplace-mental-health/ and https://stressassess.ca/. For any questions or an inquiry into OHCOW services email ask@ohcow.on.ca
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-activating-knowledge-by-supporting-tools-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240601T170000
DTSTAMP:20240523T130356Z
CREATED:20240424T183108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T130356Z
UID:10000084-1716710400-1717261200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National AccessAbility Week this year! OHCOW is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities\, as well as to promote accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of life. At CCRW\, we understand the importance of inclusive workplaces and a work environment that embraces diversity\, and we are dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities for everyone. \nNational AccessAbility Week takes place from May 26 to June 1\, 2024\, under the theme of “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”. \nThe week provides an opportunity to mark the important contributions made by Canadians with disabilities\, and to put a spotlight on the leadership of those who work tirelessly to make our country more accessible and disability inclusive. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-accessability-week-naaw/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T120000
DTSTAMP:20240506T163635Z
CREATED:20240506T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T163635Z
UID:10000089-1716373800-1716379200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday! Mayday! Considering Key Issues: Violence\, Pain & Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Violence & Harassment + Opioid Harm are key workplace issues and therefore targets of Ontario’s Prevention Works Program + Survey success\nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE \n\n\nAgenda:\nWorkplace Violence Risk Assessments – New and Improved Tools\nSpeaker: Kristy Cork\, CRSP\, Specialized Consultant – Healthy Workplaces\, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) \n\n\n\n\nPain/Management role in Opioid Harm Reduction Program\nSpeaker: Kathy Martin\, Coordinator\, Research\, Stakeholder & Public Relations\, Mental Health and Wellness Specialist\, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) \n\n\n\n\nHow important is it to use a “valid” questionnaire to measure workplace stress?\nSpeaker: John Oudyk\, MSc\, CIH\, ROH\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW \nFor more information visit: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/ohcow-events/mayday-mayday/ plus see OHCOW’s Workplace Mental Health resources at: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/workplace-mental-health/ and https://stressassess.ca/. For any questions or an inquiry into OHCOW services email ask@ohcow.on.ca \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-considering-key-issues-violence-pain-surveys/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20240429T173838Z
CREATED:20240424T183858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T173838Z
UID:10000086-1715817600-1715903999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Global Accessibility Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking\, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion\, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. \nThe GAAD Foundation\n\nThe GAAD Foundation was launched in 2021 to mark GAAD’s 10th anniversary. Its mission is to disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility as a core requirement. \n\nWhat is Digital Accessibility?\n\nDigital accessibility refers to the ability of people with disabilities/impairments to independently consume and/or interact with digital (e.g.\, web\, mobile) applications and content. Take a look at WebAIM’s The WebAIM Million\, for a current snapshot of trends and issues regarding web accessibility. \nGO TO SITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/global-accessibility-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20240429T174018Z
CREATED:20240425T122419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T174018Z
UID:10000087-1715769000-1715774400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday Mayday Webinar Series (Week 3)
DESCRIPTION:3. Activating Knowledge: WMH Research Initiatives\nLearning from academic research\, and applying the latest knowhow and survey results to policy and practice recommendations for workplaces  \n\n\nMay 15\, 2024 10:30am – 12:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nNOWW IS THE TIME: Northwestern Ontario Workplace & Worker Health Cohort Study (NOWWHS\nSpeaker: Dr. Vicki Kristmann\, Professor\, Lakehead University; ON Research Chair in Injury & Disability Management; Director & Senior Scientist\, EPID@Work Research Institute \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Work-Related Suicide\nSpeaker Dr. Steven Bittle\, Professor\, Department of Criminology\, University of Ottawa \n\n\nMORE INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-webinar-series-week-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20240425T121113Z
CREATED:20240424T181536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T121113Z
UID:10000081-1715162400-1715169600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:MAYDAY MAYDAY! Webinar Series (Week 2)
DESCRIPTION:International COPSOQ Survey Network Research Stories\nMay 8\, 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm ET\nCopenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire users share valuable insights and experience in identifying workplace stress factors around the world == Offering insights of interest to all those striving to improve health and well-being in their research or practice. \n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nHosted by members of the COPSOQ International Network\nA) Fatima Junaid (New Zealand): Co-creation or adaptation: COPSOQ to fit the needs of the commercial fishing sector of NZ.\nB) Anna Novikova (Russia) “Online Data Collection: Validating the COPSOQ Questionnaire” \nSpeakers: Anna Novikova\, PhD\, Senior Researcher\, Vasiliy Shirokov\, Professor \, Scientific Head of the Institute of General and Occupational Pathology \nC) Philippe Kiss (Belgium) Organizational level health based cut-off points for psychosocial work environment factors \nUnlike benchmarks\, cut-off points are health-based reference values and refer to a relevant health outcome. This enables researchers to distinguish between positive and negative effects on health. Group level cut-off points should be used in an organizational context. From a preventive point of view the use of an early indicator of reduced well-being is indicated. The aim of this study of191 organizations (26558 subjects) was to determine cut-off points on an organizational level based on the prevalence of high need for recovery. \nD) (Türkiye) Association between psychosocial risks and eating quality and physical activity\nAuthors: Marwa Ali Ahmed Doufani (1) and Yucel Demiral (2) \n1) Yeditepe Univ. Institute of Health Science\, MPH programme\, Turkiye & Primary Health Care Institute\, Libya \n2) Dokuz Eylul Univ. Medical Faculty\, Dept. Public Health\, Turkiye
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-webinar-series-week-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTSTAMP:20240429T173442Z
CREATED:20240429T173442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T173442Z
UID:10000088-1715040000-1715126399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Asthma Day
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of World Asthma Day 2024\, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has selected the theme of “Asthma Education Empowers”. GINA emphasizes the need to empower people with asthma with the appropriate education to manage their disease\, and to recognize when to seek medical help. \nGo to Site
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-asthma-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20240425T012157Z
CREATED:20240424T182231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T012157Z
UID:10000082-1714982400-1715446800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Safety & Health Week (NAOSH)
DESCRIPTION:About Safety and Health Week\n\nSafety and Health Week\, which takes place this year from May 6-11\, is an ideal time for employers\, employees\, partners\, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace\, at home\, and in the community. \n\nGO TO SITE \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/safety-health-week-naosh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240510T170000
DTSTAMP:20240424T182637Z
CREATED:20240424T182637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182637Z
UID:10000083-1714982400-1715360400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:A Call to be Kind\nWe all have the capacity to be compassionate\, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering\, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us from May 6 to 12\, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all.  \nVisit the CMHA Mental Health Week page 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mental-health-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20240506T170248Z
CREATED:20240506T170248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T170248Z
UID:10000091-1714953600-1715558399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Nurses' Week
DESCRIPTION:Dates and theme\nNational Nursing Week is May 6-12\, 2024\, and this year’s theme is Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow. \nhttps://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/news-events/national-nursing-week
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-nurses-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20240429T173956Z
CREATED:20240424T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T173956Z
UID:10000080-1714559400-1714564800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:MAYDAY MAYDAY! Webinar (Week 1)
DESCRIPTION:Activating Knowledge for Workplace Mental Health\nMay 1\, 2024 10:30am – 12:00pm ET \n\n\n\n\n1. Making a Difference: Knowledge Activism on a Community Scale\nSpeaker: Sylvia Boyce\, United Steelworkers Canadian National Office\, Health\, Safety & Environment Department Leader\n\n\n\n\n2. Knowledge Activism Research and Implications for Workplace Mental Health\nSpeaker: Dr. Alan Hall\, Honorary Research Professor\, Memorial University\n\n\n\n\n3. Research into Practice: Applied Knowledge Activism and Tool Development\nSpeaker:  John Oudyk\, MSc\, CIH\, ROH\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-webinar-week-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20240424T183541Z
CREATED:20240424T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T183541Z
UID:10000085-1714550400-1714582800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:May is Speech and Hearing Month
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) dedicates the month of May to raising public awareness about communication health. We work to highlight the importance of early detection and intervention of communication disorders and the role that our members and associates play in helping people communicate. \nGo to Site 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/speech-and-hearing-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240402T193022Z
CREATED:20240402T193022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T193022Z
UID:10000077-1714262400-1714348799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Mourning
DESCRIPTION:For Those Who are No Longer With Us\nNow an international observance as a day of mourning for workers killed\, injured or made ill by their job\, the declaration of April 28th as the Day of Mourning began here in Canada. In 1984\, unions in Sudbury\, Ontario\, adopted the day as one to publicly acknowledge workplace injuries\, illnesses\, and deaths. The Canadian Labour Congress held its first day of remembrance in 1986. The date of April 28th was chosen to reflect the anniversary of the day Ontario passed the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1914. \nDay of Mourning   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/day-of-mourning/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20240402T193417Z
CREATED:20240402T193417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T193417Z
UID:10000078-1713916800-1714003199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Noise Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating the 29th Annual International Noise Awareness Day\, April 24\, 2024. Help raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing\, health and quality of life\, and inspire positive action in your workplace and community. \nGO TO WEB PAGE 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/noise-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240419T130000
DTSTAMP:20240327T133538Z
CREATED:20240130T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T133538Z
UID:10000063-1713515400-1713531600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Spring into ACTion Health and Safety Forum
DESCRIPTION:Free Hybrid Event! \nPre-Registration is required for both: Virtual & In-Person \nCarpenters Union Local 93\, 8560 Campeau Drive\, Kanata \nInformative\, Effective\, Applicative  \n\nOHCOW and Guest Speakers \nLight Refreshments Provided\n\nSee Itinerary and Register \nAll are welcome\, including colleagues\, committee members and anyone interested in Occupational Health and Safety!  \nSponsored by: ODLC Health & Safety and Environment Committee\, \nOHCOW Local Outreach Committee (LOC) \nFor more information\, please contact: \njennifer@ottawalabour.org or cbaker@ohcow.on.ca
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/spring-into-action-health-and-safety-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20240402T193912Z
CREATED:20240402T193912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T193912Z
UID:10000079-1712793600-1712879999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Parkinson's Day
DESCRIPTION:People living with Parkinson’s can learn to live well\, often for many years after a diagnosis. For every challenge that comes while living with Parkinson’s\, people can often find new perspective\, patience and opportunities they didn’t know were possible. But to truly live well with Parkinson’s\, it’s important to: \n\nGet support with managing symptoms through medication\, speech and physical therapy\nDevelop coping strategies and mental health support by accessing counseling and support groups\nIncorporate exercise and wellness supports to stay active and connected to others\n\nGO TO WEB PAGE 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-parkinsons-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20240402T192359Z
CREATED:20240402T191649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T192359Z
UID:10000075-1712448000-1712534399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Around the world\, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. \nConflicts are devastating lives\, causing death\, pain\, hunger and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to breathe clean air\, with indoor and outdoor air pollution claiming a life every 5 seconds. \nThe WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution. Yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services. This underpins the fact that at least 4.5 billion people — more than half of the world’s population — were not fully covered by essential health services in 2021. \nTo address these types of challenges\, the theme for World Health Day 2024 is ‘My health\, my right’. \nGo to Website 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-health-day/
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