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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#007481B3″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Young People in the Workforce” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:39px|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1785862739133{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57107″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]A day to focus on Youth-oriented issues\, including occupational health and safety for young workers. By 2050\, the people who are under 25 today will compose more than 90% of the prime-age workforce.[/vc_column_text]See Website[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bottom_padding=”15″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nYouth Mental Health in the Workplace\n2023 Webinars\nAs part of the 2023 Mayday\, Mayday Webinar Series\, the topic of Youth Mental Health was explored. The webinar acknowledged that young workers have recognized vulnerabilities to workplace injuries & harms\, including to psychosocial risk factors\, made worse in the pandemic. \nThe presenters spoke of the need to learn 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. \nModerated by OHCOW Ergonomist Melissa Statham\, it featured two parts: \nPart A: Youth Mental Health Outreach/Support\, challenges and solutions\, Ashleigh Erdelyan MSW RSW\, Zahra Abou Elhassan MSW RSW\, Youth Wellness Hub\, CMHA-Windsor Essex \nPart B: Essential Public Services\, Essential Workers’ Health: Union-based Initiatives to Protect the Mental Health of Young Public Transport Workers. Canadian context for the International Project and Report\, Shirly Yan\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW; On the ground: Young Worker advocacy and support\, Krista Lee Hanson\, President\, Unifor Road Transport Council[/vc_column_text]See Webinars[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nYoung Workers in the Transportation Sector\nIn March 2023\, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) released a report on “union-based initiatives to protect the mental health of young public transport workers”\, along with a briefing paper in nine languages and the announcement of an online train-the-trainers course directed to participants with responsibilities for youth and/or occupational safety and health issues within their unions. See the booklet PDF.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nYoung Workers in Agriculture\nThe Workplace Health Without Borders partnered with the International Ergonomics and Human Factors Association for this webinar\, the Physical Risks of Young Workers in Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods. [/vc_column_text]See Webinar[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-youth-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T010606Z
CREATED:20260728T213848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T010606Z
UID:10000450-1788163200-1788195600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_image=”53967″ bg_color=”#3F4672″ top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Opiod Related Harms Among Ontario Workers” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:34px|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1785942846307{margin-bottom: 0rem !important;padding-top: 0% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \n25 Years On. Still Needed.\nEvery August 31\, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose. Hold an event\, spread the message\, take action today. This year the theme for IOAD is 25 Years On. Still Needed. For 25 years\, International Overdose Awareness Day has brought people together to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives. [/vc_column_text]Go to Site[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57131″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ row_id=”box”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”chart”] \nStudying the Problem\nThe Institute for Work and Health conducted an extensive study on Opiod use among Ontario workers. They explored which professions were at greater risk for opioid use and overdose. See the information here. \nA Data Tool\nThe IWH and the Ontario Cancer Research Centre partnered to create The Opioid-Related Harms among Ontario Workers project.  This project aims to establish a surveillance program to monitor opioid-related adverse health events among Ontario workers. \nThe Opioids and Work Data Tool is an interactive tool that illustrates patterns of opioid-related harms among Ontario workers. The tool includes three dashboards\, each displaying data for a different opioid-related harm identified in emergency department and hospitalization records: \n\nPoisonings\nMental and behavioural disorders\nAdverse reactions\n\nGraphs within each dashboard can be customized to show trends in opioid-related harms over time\, as well as the characteristics of the workers experiencing these harms (i.e.\, their age\, sex\, health region\, occupation\, and industry).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#007481″ text_color=”light” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3″ column_center=”true” width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] \nDid You Know?\nSince 2023\, employers must provide naloxone in the workplace if certain circumstances described in the Occupational Health and Safety Act apply. FIND OUT MORE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Webinars\nOpiod Use at Workplaces\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”5″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOpioid and substance misuse in the Building Trades: A strategy to deal with an epidemic.\nSpeaker: Carmine Tiano\, MA\, Director of Occupational Services\, Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario\nCarmine covers factors in the construction industry that make its workers vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction. Workers usually work contract on different sites\, sometimes for short periods of time\, and are always adjusting to new work sites and conditions. Work can be dependent on weather and project progress. He explains how accepted accident stats are skewed and don’t show the whole story\, and how the compensation landscape does not adequately support injured workers.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_id=”links2″][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”48490″ img_size=”medium” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7XtPnL8Uo&list=PLVbf80Y8uEFOBMbgKkXtIFigTduOU2wpQ” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”pdfs” title=”See Webinar (starts at 1:45)”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”48479″ img_size=”medium” link=”https://www.ohcow.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MAYDAY2023_May3_OpioidSubstance.pdf” el_class=”pdfs” title=”Download PDF slides:”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”80″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOpioid-harms among Ontario Workers\, what we know and are striving to learn.\nSpeaker: Dr. Nancy Carnide\, PhD\, Associate Scientist\, Institute for Work & Health \nDr. Carnide discusses the statistics for OPIOID harms among Ontario workers. Opioid uses has increased since the Covid pandemic\, and males are most effected. In Ontario\, there are not adequate statistics gathered or surveillance systems to monitor substance abuse in workplace — BC has better records. In that province\, construction\, transportation and warehousing are the topic fields where opioid abuse and fatalities occur.  44% of those who died from overdose were employed at the time of their death. Get factual information about the real numbers from this webinar.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_id=”links2″][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”48490″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1731942805353{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7XtPnL8Uo&list=PLVbf80Y8uEFOBMbgKkXtIFigTduOU2wpQ” img_link_target=”_blank” title=”See Webinar (starts at 36:50)” el_class=”pdfs”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image onclick=”custom_link” image=”48484″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1731942795916{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” link=”https://www.ohcow.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MAYDAY2023_May3_OpioidRelatedHarms.pdf” img_link_target=”_blank” title=”Download PDF slides:” el_class=”pdfs”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-overdose-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260825T005631Z
CREATED:20250801T155418Z
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UID:10000236-1788220800-1788307199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Labour Day: The History\n\n\nToronto Labour Day Celebration and Parade 2026\nThis Labour Day\, let’s come together to Protect Canadian Jobs!\n \nThe Labour Day Parade will be held this year on Monday\, September 7\, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am. \nJoin us as we take the streets with over 20\,000 labour members to honour the past\, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at this year’s annual Labour Day Parade. \nMore Info \nMORE EVENTS:\nFind out more about events across Ontario here.\n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/labour-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T205746Z
CREATED:20260727T132450Z
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UID:10000448-1788958800-1788984000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Kidd Creek Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#CABEAB”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Information Session for Kidd Creek Workers” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1784839569985{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10% !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”57000″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nFree Information Sessions (please RSVP)\nDATES AND TIMES:\n \nWednesday\, September 9th;\nTwo times available: 1pm-4pm or 6pm-8pm \nThursday\, September 10th; 9am-11am \nLOCATION:\nSouth Porcupine Legion Branch 287\n46 Legion Dr\, South Porcupine\, ON P0N 1H0. \nFOR MORE INFO:\ncontact Donna Pearson occupational health nurse at 249-885-1035\nor Emma Lee client service coordinator at 416-525-4971.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/kidd-creek-info-session-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260827T161539Z
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UID:10000456-1790380800-1790467199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mesothelioma Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”meso”] \nMesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”57372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMesothelioma Awareness Day is observed annually on September 26th to raise public awareness about the rare\, aggressive cancer mesothelioma\, its cause\, and the importance of research for a cure. The day also serves to support patients and families affected by the disease. Activities include wearing blue ribbons or wristbands\, participating in fundraisers\, and sharing information and stories on social media using the hashtag  #goblueformeso \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Mesothelioma Centre defines the disease as “…a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure\, and it develops in the tissue lining the lungs\, abdomen\, heart\, and\, in rarer cases\, the testes. While it cannot be cured\, it is treatable. Chemotherapy\, immunotherapy and surgery can extend life and improve quality of life. Early diagnosis significantly improves treatment options and survival.” \nExposure to asbestos can cause miniscule fibres to become trapped in the mesothelium\, the protective tissue lining human organs. These fibers cause chronic inflammation and DNA damage\, transforming normal cells into cancer. Pleural Mesothelioma that forms in the tissue lining the lungs is the most common type of Mesothelioma. For more information on asbestos exposure and hazards\, see the OHCOW web page on Asbestos\, and our page on Asbestos awareness week. \nYears can pass between the exposure and the presentation of the disease caused by that exposure. Anyone who has reason to believe they have been exposed to asbestos at any point in time is at risk and should have a medical exam.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation\nthe Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation is a largely volunteer-run registered charity\, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in Canada.  Their website features informative webinars\, information about support groups for patients and caregivers\, and opportunities to volunteer. \nOn September 24 they have a Gala Fundraiser in Toronto to raise money for research and treatment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_color=”#E2E8ED” row_id=”wide”][vc_column el_class=”wide2″ width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”widetext”] \nA Personal Story\nIn 2003 writer and lawyer Robyn Schleihauf wrote a piece for the CBC about losing her father to the disease of mesothelioma. He contracted it from working in the chemical factories of Sarnia\, where Robyn grew up. Sadly this is not a rare tale\, as many men and women who worked at the oil refineries\, manufacturing plants and factories contracted debilitating and sometimes fatal diseases. There is a memorial in Sarnia’s downtown park called the Missing Worker Memorial that honours workers who have been injured\, become sick or died because of their jobs. \nGo to Story[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”57359″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mesothelioma-awareness-day/
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