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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T133000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230725
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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:20230818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230818T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T134103Z
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T150000
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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:20231006T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231006T150000
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SUMMARY:Occ-Covid Conversation: Managing Mixed Immunity and Infection Risks
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dawn Bowdish and host OHCOW R.N. Cheryl Rook will explore immunity\, the complexity of factors affecting infection risk and how it relates to the workplace. Does previous infection of Omicron mean you’re immune? It’s complicated! \nJoin Professor Bowdish\, PhD as she discusses her research and what else is currently known about individual and age group immune susceptibility (and how it can be applied to workplace prevention) \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversation-managing-mixed-immunity-and-infection-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20231019T150556Z
CREATED:20231019T145214Z
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SUMMARY:Occ/tober 2023 Webinar Series: Collaborating to Reduce and Control Workplace Exposures
DESCRIPTION:Evidence for Exposures of Concern\nKicking off the 2023 installment of our Annual Occ|tober Webinar Series\, our first webinar will focus on finding evidence for exposures of concern. Please join us for expert information on potential dangers posed to workers from exposures to hazardous substances\, and what to do about it. \nSpeakers include: \nJohn Oudyk\, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers: EKOS/OHCOW Workplace Exposure Survey \nVictoria Arrandale\, University of Toronto: Is Silicosis Making a Comeback? \nKrista Thompson\, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers: Evidence for New Occupational Exposure Limits \nREGISTER today on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-2023-webinar-series-collaborating-to-reduce-and-control-workplace-exposures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20231102T150209Z
CREATED:20231102T150209Z
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SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month \nIt is estimated that about 1 in 15 Canadian men will develop lung and bronchus cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 18 will die from it. \nIt is estimated that about 1 in 15 Canadian women will develop lung and bronchus cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 20 will die from it. \nFor more information about cancer statistics\, go to Canadian Cancer Statistics. \nCheck out some OHCOW resources addressing Lung Cancer detection and treatment: \nDIESEL EXHAUST LUNG CANCER RELATIVE RISK CALCULATOR\nResearch Paper: Lung Cancer and Exposures in Ontario Hard Rock Mines \nSilica Control Tool Launch in Ontario
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/lung-cancer-awareness-month-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T150000
DTSTAMP:20231019T150529Z
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SUMMARY:Occ/tober 2023: Silica Control Tool Launch
DESCRIPTION:Silica Control Tool Now Available in Ontario\nAs part of the Occ/tober 2023 Event\, the Silica Control Tool will become available in Ontario in November. Workers and employers in the Ontario Construction Industry will receive full access to the Silica Control Tool™\, its associated data\, and outputs. The Tool’s user interface has undergone a facelift for Ontario and has been fully customized to meet Ontario’s health and safety regulation and standards. \nRegister For Webinar
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-2023-silica-control-tool-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231110T150000
DTSTAMP:20231102T152443Z
CREATED:20231019T150958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T152443Z
UID:10000047-1699621200-1699628400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborating to Reduce and Control Workplace Exposures
DESCRIPTION:Occupational Disease Landscape Review Highlights & Solutions \nOntario Occupational Disease Landscape Review\,  Highlights & Solutions\nDr. Linn Holness\, MD\, FRCPC\, FFOM (Hon)\,MHSc Scientist\, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions\, Director of CREOD \nECHO OEM Providing the Tools for Primary Care to Get Work Done!\nDr. Anil Adisesh\, MB ChB\, MSc\, MD\, FRCP\, FFOM\, FRCPC\, Dalhousie University \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-2023-webinar-series-collaborating-to-reduce-and-control-workplace-exposures-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20231109T142956Z
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SUMMARY:2023 CMF Conference on Mesothelioma
DESCRIPTION:Attend to learn about early detection\, promising research directions\, and new treatments for mesothelioma. Together\, we can develop a comprehensive Canadian response to asbestos and asbestos disease. \nDate: November 16\, 2023 \nLocation: MaRS Discovery District\, 101 College St.\, Toronto\, ON \nConference objectives: \n\nProvide information on asbestos and mesothelioma to health and safety practitioners\, patients\, family members\, advocates\nProvide information on early detection and innovative treatment for mesothelioma for general practitioners and specialists\nEngage researchers\, clinicians\, health and safety professionals\, and advocates in Canada and internationally\nPromote asbestos awareness and support for mesothelioma research\nLink these efforts to the broader efforts to develop a comprehensive Canadian response to asbestos and asbestos disease\n\nMore info and register: https://www.cmfonline.org/2023-cmf-conference-mesothelioma
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/2023-cmf-conference-on-mesothelioma/
LOCATION:MARS DISCOVERY DISTRICT\, Toronto\, 101 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231117T150000
DTSTAMP:20231102T152353Z
CREATED:20231102T150800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T152353Z
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SUMMARY:Exposures & Disease - Making the Link
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 17\, 1pm – 3pm\nDermal exposure: An integral part of overall exposure assessment\nSpeakers: \nMasood Ahmed MS\, CIH\, CRSP \, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW \nDerrick Chung \, MHS\, ROH\, Occupational Hygienist \, OHCOW \nSarah Rhodes\, PhD\, Director (Projects)\, OHCOW \n\n  \nRegister on Eventbrite \n  \nGet info on Occ|tober webinar series here
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occtober-webinar-series-exposures-disease-making-the-link/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231124T150000
DTSTAMP:20231102T152245Z
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SUMMARY:Airborne Hazard Management - Reducing Exposures in Mining
DESCRIPTION:Occ/tober and Beyond Webinar Series\nFriday November 24 \, 1pm – 3pm \n  \nSpeakers include: \nKevin Hedges\, PhD\, CIH\, COH Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW \nScott Secord\, Provincial Mining Specialist & Kyle Watson\, MLITSD \nRalph Deayton\, Mammoth Equipment & Exhaust \nDaniel Rose\, Pinssar \nJudit Nelson\, Industrial Hygiene Specialist\, WSN \nJanice Hobbs Martell\, Founder McIntyre Powder Project \n  \nRegister on Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/airborne-hazard-management-reducing-exposures-in-mining/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20231201T154531Z
CREATED:20231201T154531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T154531Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Workplace Mental Health - Data Unveiling and Proactive Strategies for Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we delve into the results of our latest reports in partnership with Workplace Strategies for Mental Health\, compliments of Canada Life. Get ready to be inspired as we welcome the renowned workplace mental health expert\, Mary Ann Baynton\, who will be guiding us through the revelations of this report and unveiling strategies for enhancing mental wellness in the workplace. Get more info on their website. \nFREE \nSIGNUP ON ZOOM
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/navigating-workplace-mental-health-data-unveiling-and-proactive-strategies-for-improvement/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240103T170000
DTSTAMP:20240104T033349Z
CREATED:20240104T033349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T033349Z
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SUMMARY:January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month\, and 2024 is the first year this designation has been recognized in Canada. Its purpose is to highlight the dangers posed to firefighters by toxic substances in the course of their jobs\, and to provide the tools and protocols for illness prevention. \nhttps://www.ohcow.on.ca/posts/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/january-is-firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20240113T203956Z
CREATED:20240113T203730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T203956Z
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SUMMARY:Bell Let's Talk Day
DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, Bell has been proud to have partnered with over 1\,500 organizations providing free mental health support and services in communities big and small around the country. For Bell Let’s Talk Day\, 25 organizations that create real change in mental health every day are highlighted. \nBell Canada’s annual event that encourages Canadians to take meaningful action to create positive change for mental health. Everyone can play a role in our homes\, schools\, workplaces and communities.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/bell-lets-talk-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T150000
DTSTAMP:20240129T200244Z
CREATED:20240129T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200244Z
UID:10000062-1706621400-1706626800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Occ-Covid Webinar: Year 5\, Health/care Impact & Lessons...
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar will feature: \n\na review of recent medical experience and research\nfield-tested prevention strategies to support workers’ well-being\nreal life case studies\npractical ways to implement transmission control and harm mitigation\n\nHost: Kevin Hedges\, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist \nGuests: \n\nDr. Kashif Pirzada\, Emergency Medicine specialist (and RavenApp & Masks4Canada founder)\nFranz Hochholdinger\, clean air conscious chef and restauranteur of the Apricot Tree Cafe and leading the industry in prevention for customers and staff\n\nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-webinar-year-5-health-care-impact-lessons-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20240201T201154Z
CREATED:20240201T201050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T201154Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Month
DESCRIPTION:February is Heart Month. \nStay tuned for Webinars and other resources about the topic of preventing heart disease and recognizing hazards for heart disease in the workplace. \nFor more information\, go to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation web page. \nhttps://www.heartandstroke.ca/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/heart-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20240201T195652Z
CREATED:20240201T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T195652Z
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SUMMARY:World Cancer Day
DESCRIPTION:World Cancer Day is a day which unites people around the world to raise awareness of cancer and to support those living with cancer. \nGovernments around the world are called on to promote health equity\, enhance cancer service accessibility\, reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality\, to finally close the care gap.  \n\nSee OHCOW’s page about Work Related Cancer: \nWork-Related Cancer \n \nGo to the World Cancer Day Page: \nhttps://www.worldcancerday.org/ \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-cancer-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T130000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010906Z
CREATED:20240104T192930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T010906Z
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SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:OHCOW is pleased to announce the return of our free annual international event focussed on Repetitive Strain Injuries and their prevention. Now in its 25th year\, OHCOW’s RSI Day program continues to translate the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Due its ever-expanding audience\, this year’s event will again be held virtually\, as a 4 week webinar series over the month of February.\nGO TO OHCOW RSI DAY PAGE\nWEEK 1\nThursday\, February 8\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm EST \nFocus on Workers: 25 year History & Opioid Harm Reduction\n\n\nPart 1: The History of RSI Day\nLearn about the origin\, implementation and importance of RSI Day over its 25 year history. \nSPEAKER:\nCatherine Fenech – RSI Day Founder \n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Opioid Misuse\nConstruction work is demanding\, and physical injury and disability is prevalent among workers. Painful musculoskeletal health conditions\, compounded by a lack of access to adequate sick leave (to aid recovery)\, and a culture of prioritizing productivity over health concerns\, have contributed to the problem. This presentation delves into the root causes of chronic pain\, including the impact of RSIs\, in relation to the overall mental and physical well-being of construction workers. The construction sector has one of the highest rates of prescription opioid use in Ontario’s economy\, which is detrimental to workers and to the industry. Managing chronic musculoskeletal pain safely is key to improving health outcomes for workers. \nSPEAKER:\nCarmine Tiano\, Director of Occupational Services\nBuilding and Construction Trades Council of Ontario \n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Opioid-related harms among Ontario workers\nThe opioid crisis continues to grow in Canada\, however current health surveillance systems that monitor opioid-related harms have limited or no employment information. The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS)\, designed to detect work-related disease in a large cohort of formerly injured Ontario workers\, was recently expanded to identify opioid-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits. In this presentation\, Dr. Jeavana Sritharan and Dr. Nancy Carnide will share findings from analyses of these data\, including the occupational groups found to be at highest risk for opioid-related harms. They will also share the newly launched Opioids and Work Data Tool\, which is an interactive data visualization tool used for exploring cases and rates of opioid-related harms among Ontario workers. \nSPEAKERS:\nJeavana Sritharan\, Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)\nNancy Carnide\, Institute for Work and Health (IWH) \nREGISTER FOR FEB 8 SESSION
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240216T170000
DTSTAMP:20240104T032700Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Mental Health in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health in the workplace is key to every organization’s overall productivity and the wellbeing of its employees. \ndelegates from different countries will learn from their Canadian counterparts on how to deal with Mental Health challenges at the workplace. \nWe will be hosting Human Resource Managers and organisation directors\, CEOs and company executives from different fields of expertise. Delegates will attend workshops hosted by Canadian experts on Mental Health after which they will attend networking sessions and a closing dinner. The Canadian Mental Health Policy Framework has been built over 100 years. This will be an opportunity for delegates to compare notes and shorten the learning curve. \nUpon their return home\, delegates will aid all activities that will make this conference’s objectives a reality by improving the Mental Health conditions at their respective workplaces. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-conference-on-mental-health-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Metro Hall\, 55 John St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 0C4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010804Z
CREATED:20240113T202542Z
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SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series Week 2
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 2\nThursday February 15\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm EST \nClinical Lessons on Key Musculoskeletal Disorders\nPart 1: Plantar Fasciitis\nPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain affecting approximately 2 million people a year. This session examines the anatomy\, causes\, symptoms\, diagnosis and prevention of this disorder at work. \nSPEAKERS:\nPravesh Jugnundan\, Physician – OHCOW Toronto\nTrevor Schell\, Ergonomist – OHCOW – Sudbury \nPart 2: Improved and Systematic Physical Demand Analysis in the Workplace\nWorker safety and productivity are crucial elements in the workplace. The application of ergonomics and the identification of connections between workers and assigned tasks have contributed to a reduction in worker injuries and discomfort\, yielding positive effects on productivity\, and lowering costs. It is not uncommon to observe workers in the workplace exposed to awkward body postures\, repetitive motions and forceful exertion that lead to musculoskeletal disorders\, resulting in operational delays. \nPhysical Demand Analysis (PDA) is a widely recommended tool for documenting the physical\, cognitive\, and environmental demands of essential and non-essential tasks. However\, limitations exist in using the content generated in current PDA practices for risk identification and assessment\, with limited functionality in providing modified work to proactively mitigate risk. \nThree aspects of PDA implementations are discussed — risk identification\, evaluation\, and mitigation —aiming at the development of modified work within the return-to-work program. Ultimately\, this research can contribute to the design of job tasks and work environments with the overarching goal of promoting health\, safety\, and productivity in the workplace. \nSPEAKER:\nXinming Li (Sherry Li) – Assistant Professor\, Department of Mechanical Engineering\, University of Alberta \nPart 3: Epicondylitis\nEpicondylitis is a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the elbow with an overall prevalence in the general population reported to be between 4% and 7%.  This disorder is more commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow (medial aspect of elbow) or tennis elbow (lateral aspect of elbow).  This session examines the anatomy\, causes\, symptoms\, diagnosis and prevention of this disorder at work. \nSPEAKERS:\nDaryl Stephenson\, Ergonomist – OHCOW – Hamilton\nMichael Pysklywec\, Physician\, OHCOW – Hamilton \nREGISTER FOR FEB 15 SESSION
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-webinar-series-week-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T123000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010636Z
CREATED:20240113T202923Z
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SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 3\nThursday February 22\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm EST \nCost/Benefit: Understanding Financial & Psychosocial Harm\nPart 1: Ergonomics Intervention Cost-Benefit Calculator\nThis presentation will review the business case for ergonomics\, and demonstrate a simple method for cost-justifying ergonomics projects. Links to several freely available cost-benefit models will be shared. \nSPEAKER:\nRick Goggins\, Ergonomist\nWashington State Department of Labor and Industries \nPart 2: Ontario’s Cost Calculator and Related Resources\nBuilding on the previous presentation\, this session focusses on the development and use of Ontario’s Cost Calculator along with an introduction to other helpful resources by the Centre for Research Excellence on Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD). \nSPEAKER:\nJacklyn Kurt – CRE MSD\nUniversity of Waterloo \nPart 3: Measuring Workplace Stress Among RSI Day Participants – 6 years later\nIn 2018\, RSI Day participants were introduced to StressAssess\, a tool for measuring psychosocial conditions in a workplace\, completing and reviewing the results of the survey live during the session. We thought it would be interesting to repeat the survey 6 years later to see if anything has changed.  Please fill out the survey here  and attend for a real-time update\, and in the process we’ll refresh your memory regarding the usefulness of StressAssess as a workplace mental health and injury prevention tool in workplaces large and small. \nSPEAKER:\nJohn Oudyk\, Occupational Hygienist\nOHCOW Hamilton \nREGISTER FOR FEB 22 SESSION
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-webinar-series-week-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T120000
DTSTAMP:20240202T143632Z
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SUMMARY:Worker Particulate Exposure & Heart Disease: Case Study on McIntyre Powder
DESCRIPTION:Reviewing clinical experience & current research on critical CVD particulate hazards\, and related opportunities for prevention. \nIn Canada\, heart disease is the second leading cause of death\, with 1 in 12 Canadians over the age of 20 living with a diagnosis. Smoking\, unhealthy diet\, and lack of physical activity are well-known risk factors. However\, occupational and environmental exposures are also becoming increasingly recognized as important. Join Dr. Andrew Zarnke PhD\, and Dr. Sandra Dorman PhD\, as they explain the health effects of the inhalation of fine particles in the workplace\, and the associated contribution to heart disease using McIntyre Powder as a case example. \nHost: Dave Wilken\, OHCOW\, Chief Operating Officer \nSpeakers: \nDr. Andrew Zarnke PhD\, OHCOW\, Project Director \nDr. Sandra Dorman PhD\, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)\, Director \nRegister today to learn and discuss the implications! \nThe webinar will be recorded and streamed on FaceBook. \nVisit OHCOW’s website for more Illness Prevention information and resources\, including the McIntyre Powder Project. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/worker-particulate-exposure-heart-disease-case-study-on-mcintyre-powder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T123000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010034Z
CREATED:20240113T203330Z
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SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 4\nThursday February 29\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm EST \nKnowledge@OHCOW: Products & Tools for Workers & Workplaces\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffice Ergonomics Learning Modules\nOffice ergonomics is more important now than it has ever been before in our efforts to decrease and/or eliminate musculoskeletal disorders. Many workplaces do not have the financial resources (or time) to correctly train their workers in ergonomics\, and specifically to identify and correct office set-up and use challenges.  Building on the popular Office Ergonomics Ergo Reference Guide\, the Office Ergonomics e-Learning Course breaks down the key ergonomic principles of workstation components into modules that allow users to progress at their own pace\, while learning how to recognize\, assess\, and control the ergonomic hazards related to computer work wherever it is done. \nSPEAKERS:\nMelissa Statham\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Windsor\nDwayne Fuchs\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Thunder Bay \n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Revised and Updated Office Ergo Calculator\, Anthropometric Calculator\, Keyboard Short Cut Tutorial\, and Cold Stress Calculator\nWhile these tools were presented during previous RSI Day Webinars they have undergone significant revisions from their initial excel based format to both web and APP based programs  This session aims to demonstrate the features and updates of these tools including the ability to import anthropometric data into the Office Ergonomics Calculator. \nSPEAKER:\nTrevor Schell\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Sudbury \n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Introducing JobAssess\, a New Job Demands Analysis Tool\nBuilding on the Job Demands Analysis (JDA) Excel Tool introduced last year\, OHCOW has now developed a web (and soon App) version that will allow workplaces to capture a comprehensive list of the physical\, cognitive\, psychosocial and environmental components of jobs within their organization. The tool can be accessed by phone\, tablet\, or computer to assess a job in real time\, and thus streamline the process of capturing associated demands. Users can download the results for their own use\, or create a database account to save\, build from and compare numerous assessments – a valuable prevention tool for workplaces of any size. \nSPEAKERS:\nDaryl Stephenson\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Hamilton\nAndrew Flanagan\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Sarnia\nDavid Mijatovic\, Ergonomist – OHCOW Toronto \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FEB 29 SESSION
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-webinar-series-week-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20240229T150424Z
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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. Each year\, this event is celebrated on 3 March\, covering a specific theme on which the World Health Organization and its partners carry out activities based on this theme. \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-hearing-day-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240229T150633Z
CREATED:20240229T150633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T150633Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.\nIWD belongs to everyone\, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.\n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20240229T151056Z
CREATED:20240229T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T151056Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March\, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain\, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. \nEvent organizers include colleges and universities\, hospitals\, medical research facilities\, K-12 schools\, advocacy groups\, outreach organizations\, professional associations\, government agencies\, corporations\, and more. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/brain-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20240229T151508Z
CREATED:20240229T151508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T151508Z
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SUMMARY:World Kidney Day
DESCRIPTION:A global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. Let’s keep our kidneys healthy! \n  \nLEARN MORE \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-kidney-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T150000
DTSTAMP:20240311T131115Z
CREATED:20240311T131051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T131115Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-COVID Year 5: Managing Mask Madness - Benefits\, Challenges & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:A key tool in the fight against aerosol hazards\, but much maligned and misunderstood. Review latest research\, controversy & new CSA standard\nCovid has waned again after a seasonal surge\, yet other respiratory diseases are hanging on\, and the next variant climb might be just around the corner. The pandemic certainly is not over\, and continues to impact workplaces large and small. Masks and respirators have been key tools in worker protection and infection control for decades\, yet they have become objects of ridicule and extensive mis-information. \nThey remain important for personal protection and source control\, and we need to understand their efficacy and use parameters to maximize their effectiveness in our illness prevention toolkit. \nJoin new guest\, Dr. Mark Ungrin (an interdisciplinary biomedical researcher and associate professor at the University of Calgary) as he frames his Scientific American opinion piece: Masks Work. Distorting Science to Dispute the Evidence Doesn’t\, the latest research supporting respirator value in illness prevention and the challenges we face in implementing them as an effective control amidst the noise and fatigue. \nThen welcome back popular past speaker\, respirator scientist Dr. Simon Smith\, as he introduces the draft of CSA Standard Z94.4 Selection\, use and care of respirators (New Edition) that is currently posted for public comment. It has been updated to incorporate insights from the Covid experience\, and is open for feedback until Monday\, March 18th. Learn about the fundamentals of the standard\, the key proposed changes\, its application to workplaces and then provide input if you so desire. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-year-5-managing-mask-madness-benefits-challenges-solutions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T130000
DTSTAMP:20240318T131922Z
CREATED:20240318T131849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T131922Z
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SUMMARY:OEH Seminar: Understanding and Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Andre Gauvin\, OHCOW \nA discussion of the dangers of heat stress in the workplace and how to prevent it. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/oeh-seminar-understanding-and-managing-heat-stress-in-the-workplace/
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