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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T170000
DTSTAMP:20240402T192541Z
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SUMMARY:Parkinson's Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Living well with Parkinson’s is possible – Parkinson Canada marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/parkinsons-awareness-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20240402T191259Z
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SUMMARY:Asbestos Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Asbestos Awareness Week was established by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to provide information and promote measures to prevent deadly diseases related to exposure. See resources from OHCOW about the hazard of Asbestos. \nGO TO PAGE 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/asbestos-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T110000
DTSTAMP:20240131T120031Z
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SUMMARY:Pebra/Ventra Plastics In-Person Info Session (also at 3:45pm)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024 \nTime:\n9:00am (also at 3:45pm) \nAgenda:\n\nOHCOW Team and Partners Introductions\nMedical and Exposure Updates\nReproductive Questionnaire\nWSIB Claim Process\nQ&A\n\nLocation:\nPeterborough Lions Banquet Hall and Meeting Centre\n347 Burnham St. Peterborough\, ON K9H 1T5 \nIf you have questions or concerns\, please contact Jessica Montgomery at 1-613-218-7345 or peterborough@ohcow.on.ca
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/pebra-ventra-plastics-in-person-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T130000
DTSTAMP:20240318T131922Z
CREATED:20240318T131849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T131922Z
UID:10000073-1711108800-1711112400@www.ohcow.on.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T150000
DTSTAMP:20240311T131115Z
CREATED:20240311T131051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T131115Z
UID:10000072-1710509400-1710514800@www.ohcow.on.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP: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:20240311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20240229T151056Z
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UID:10000070-1710144000-1710694800@www.ohcow.on.ca
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:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240229T150633Z
CREATED:20240229T150633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T150633Z
UID:10000069-1709856000-1709942399@www.ohcow.on.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20240229T150424Z
CREATED:20240229T150424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T150424Z
UID:10000068-1709424000-1709510399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Hearing Day
DESCRIPTION:World Hearing Day is an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness regarding hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care\, and calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues. 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;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;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:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T123000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010636Z
CREATED:20240113T202923Z
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UID:10000058-1708596000-1708605000@www.ohcow.on.ca
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:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20240117T010804Z
CREATED:20240113T202542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T010804Z
UID:10000057-1707991200-1708000200@www.ohcow.on.ca
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:20240214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240216T170000
DTSTAMP:20240104T032700Z
CREATED:20240104T032700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T032700Z
UID:10000054-1707897600-1708102800@www.ohcow.on.ca
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:20240208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240208T130000
DTSTAMP: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;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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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:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T170000
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T150000
DTSTAMP:20240129T200244Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP: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:20240103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240103T170000
DTSTAMP:20240104T033349Z
CREATED: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;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20231201T154531Z
CREATED: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health Research Canada":MAILTO:smajor@mhrc.ca
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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:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231117T150000
DTSTAMP:20231102T152353Z
CREATED:20231102T150800Z
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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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