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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T223000
DTSTAMP:20221226T153418Z
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SUMMARY:Considerations for Workers at Greater Risk of Injury
DESCRIPTION:It is important for workplaces to develop strategies to ensure worker vulnerability is recognized and addressed in policies\, training\, signage\, etc. in an attempt to prevent workplace injury and illness for all workers. \nPresented by:\nCassandra Porpiglia\,\nPrevention Consultant\, SAFE Work Manitoba \nMore info and register here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/considerations-for-workers-at-greater-risk-of-injury/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T150000
DTSTAMP:20221205T174036Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-COVID Conversations: Critical concepts in Ventilation & Viral Evolution
DESCRIPTION:A “double bill” on two important topics: Indoor air\, public health & COVID-19 + The Science of Mutation: Variant Risk and Impact. \nJoin OHCOW staff\, our expert guests and knowledgeable audience for another important educational event. \n1. Indoor air\, public health and COVID-19: gaps in public health guidance and a checklist for community spaces\, Amy Katz\, Knowledge Translation\, MAP\, Unity Health Toronto and Adjunct Professor\, School of Cities\, University of Toronto and Amy (Tianyuan) Li\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, University of Waterloo; hosted by OHCOW Occupational Hygienist\, Dr. Kevin Hedges \n2. The Science of Mutation: Variant Risk and Impact — What’s new with the evolution of SARS-CoV-2\, Dr. T. Ryan Gregory\, Professor\, Department of Integrative Biology\, University of Guelph; hosted by OHCOW Executive Director\, Valerie Wolfe \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversations-critical-concepts-in-ventilation-viral-evolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221209T150000
DTSTAMP:20221205T174158Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-COVID Conversations: Let's hear from the Engineers & stop the spread!
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting new OSPE evidence-based guidance\, including virus transmission & respirator info\, plus recommendations for safer air for all.\nGuests include: \nJoey Fox\, P. Eng\, MASc\, HVAC Engineer and @O_S_P_E Indoor Air Quality Chair (@joeyfox85) \nMarianne Levitsky\, MES\, CIH\, ROH\, FAIHA\, founding President\, Workplace Health Without Borders\, Occupational Hygienist\, ECOH Management Inc.\, adjunct lecturer\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (@mariannelev) \nStéphane Bilodeau\, P.Eng.\, Ph.D.\, Fellow of Engineers Canada\, Bioengineering Lecturer at McGill University\, CTO at Smart Phases\, and World Health Network IAQ Task Force Coordinator (@smbilodeau) \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversations-lets-hear-from-the-engineers-stop-the-spread/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221208T113000
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SUMMARY:Long COVID: Rehabilitation and Return to Work Considerations (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:Kerry St George  BMR(PT) MClSc MT Physiotherapist (The Wellness Institute Clinic)Shelley Sargent  BSC BMR(PT) MScManager of Clinical Services (The Wellness Institute) \n‘Long COVID’ is a condition in which people continue to experience symptoms for more than 3 months after a COVID-19 infection. According to a recent survey done by the Public Health Agency of Canada\, 14.8% of people go on to develop Long COVID after a COVID-19 infection. Of these people\, approximately half (47%) experience symptoms for more than 1 year and 21% say their symptoms are often or always limiting their daily activities. 74% of these people have missed work due to their symptoms. \nMORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/long-covid-rehabilitation-and-return-to-work-considerations-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221124T130000
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SUMMARY:Occ-tober webinar: Making it All Easier: Knowledge Mobilization & Tools
DESCRIPTION:The main focus will be the Silica Control Tool Pilot – the User Experience\, an online risk assessment tool for the construction industry. The tool creates task-specific respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure estimates for controlled and uncontrolled common construction exposure scenarios. \nAlso: Reducing Risk: Chemical Management for Small Businesses & The Changing Workplace. \nRegister Today
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/making-it-all-easier-knowledge-mobilization-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T150000
DTSTAMP:20221101T133612Z
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SUMMARY:Worker-Informed Science: Learning and Collaborating on Provincial\, National and International Levels
DESCRIPTION:The first part of this webinar will feature a discussion between OHCOW and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) exploring the dynamic relationships between workers’ personal health experiences\, clinic-based disease/exposure investigations\, and occupational health surveillance research. Then\, the International Association of Firefighters\, Health Canada\, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer will address the occupational health journey of firefighters. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/worker-informed-science-learning-and-collaborating-on-provincial-national-and-international-levels/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221110T150000
DTSTAMP:20221101T133132Z
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SUMMARY:OCC-tober webinar: Occupational Exposures and Community Responses
DESCRIPTION:Toxic exposure to cytotoxin in the workplace is discussed. Speakers from the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre who have been leaders in the Healthy Nail Salon Workers Project are guests for this webinar\, focussing on the importance of  building partnerships between community-based public health and occupational health entities for maximum impact. Dr. Hugh Davies\, School of Population and Public Health\, University of British Columbia\, Unifor Project\, Long Term Care Cytotoxin Exposure Concerns\, Cate Ahrens and Jackie Liang\, Central Toronto Community Health Centres. \nRegister today! \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-webinar-occupational-exposures-and-community-responses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T150000
DTSTAMP:20221101T134608Z
CREATED:20221023T154902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T134608Z
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SUMMARY:Occ-tober Webinar Series: Diesel Exhaust Exposure – Influencing Change
DESCRIPTION:Diesel Engine Exhaust (DEE) is a cause of lung cancer for approximately 966\,000 Canadians. Learn how workers and researchers are influencing change to reduce DEE exposures in Mining through the Diesel Particulate Project . Tool development and continuing analysis of additional data/evidence will also be discussed. \nSpeakers include: \nSean Staddon\, WSIB Worker Representative\, United Steelworkers Local 6500\, Sandra Dorman\, Director and Tobias Mankis\, Science Communication Officer\, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health\, Dr. Kevin Hedges\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW. \n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occtober-webinar-series-diesel-exhaust-exposure-influencing-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T170000
DTSTAMP:20221012T124203Z
CREATED:20221012T124128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T124203Z
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SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Canada for both men and women\, with approximately 6\,900 deaths expected in Ontario alone in 2014. When most people think about the causes of lung cancer\, cigarette smoke is the only thing that comes to mind. While smoking is the main cause of lung cancer\, there are also many other contributors that can cause lung cancer. These include things in the environment\, such as outdoor air pollution and radon in homes\, and occupational carcinogens\, which are found in many workplaces. \nMore info.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/lung-cancer-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221101T170000
DTSTAMP:20221012T123901Z
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UID:10000012-1667289600-1667322000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:November is Fall Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Fall Prevention Month encourages organizations to coordinate their efforts for a larger impact. Canadian organizations participate by planning initiatives and sharing evidence-based information on fall prevention. Together we can raise the profile of fall prevention and encourage everyone to see their role in preventing falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan. \nMore info.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/november-is-fall-prevention-month/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T150000
DTSTAMP:20221027T110840Z
CREATED:20221012T122431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T110840Z
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SUMMARY:OCC/tober Launch:  Worker-Focused Science & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAY\nWelcome Address from Dr. Joel Moody –Chief Prevention Officer\nHear the latest from the MLITSD Healthy Workers in Healthy Workplaces Initiatives on Occupational Disease and speakers from the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)\, the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health (CROSH) \, University of British Columbia (UBC)\, Health Canada \, Toronto Metropolitan University\, OHCOW and Workers & Workplaces.  OHCOW’s unique clinical work and cluster investigations value the voice of the workers in their approach to prevention (primary\, secondary & tertiary). 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-tober-launch-worker-focused-science-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T170000
DTSTAMP:20221012T123618Z
CREATED:20221012T123618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T123618Z
UID:10000011-1666080000-1666458000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Week
DESCRIPTION:BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for 43 years. Every year\, close to 10\,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn\, network and celebrate Canada’s dreamers and doers. More Info.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/small-business-week/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T150000
DTSTAMP:20221012T122140Z
CREATED:20221011T144330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T122140Z
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SUMMARY:OCC-COVID Conversations: Why Respirators\, Seal and Fit\, Really Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join OHCOW Occupational Hygienist\, Krista Thompson\, MHSc\, ROH\, CRSP as she hosts Roy T. McKay\, Ph.D.\, Occupational Pulmonary Services\, University of Cincinnati to review respiratory protection basics\, along with “Respirator Fit Testing Errors and Solutions”. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-conversations-why-respirators-seal-and-fit-really-matter/
CATEGORIES:OCC-COVID Webinar
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