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SUMMARY:National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National AccessAbility Week this year! OHCOW is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities\, as well as to promote accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of life. At CCRW\, we understand the importance of inclusive workplaces and a work environment that embraces diversity\, and we are dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities for everyone. \nNational AccessAbility Week takes place from May 26 to June 1\, 2024\, under the theme of “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”. \nThe week provides an opportunity to mark the important contributions made by Canadians with disabilities\, and to put a spotlight on the leadership of those who work tirelessly to make our country more accessible and disability inclusive. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-accessability-week-naaw/
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SUMMARY:Injured Workers' Day
DESCRIPTION:On June 1 every year\, injured and ill workers\, advocates\, and labour activists gather in cities across the province to mark Injured Workers’ Day. However it is not officially recognized by the province of Ontario. Read about efforts in support of Private Member’s Bill 118\, put forth by Sudbury MPP Jamie West. to get the day officially noted here. \nRead the statement from the Ontario Federation of Labour commemorating Injured Workers’ Day here.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/injured-workers-day/
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SUMMARY:Canadian Men's Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week — an excellent opportunity to reflect on and raise awareness about the importance of the health and well-being of Canadian men. Some organizations such as The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation designates the entire month of June as Men’s Health Month. In 2017\, The provincial government started a partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to promote healthier lifestyles for men. In 2021\, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research published information about the health of boys and men in Canada\, looking at mental health and wellness\, violence\, disease\, accident rate\, and physical activity. \nUnfortunately\, according to Public Health Canada\, many Canadian men are not achieving their optimal health. In fact\, on average\, they live four fewer years than Canadian women\, for a number of occupational and non-occupational reasons. \nIn the workplace\, it is known that men are less likely to seek support for mental health\, depression and emotional distress. In 2023\, research was done specifically on the mental health of workers in the skilled trades\, and found a connection between physical safety on the job and mental health. \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series\, has featured sessions on mental health in male-dominated trades\, such as the 2023 webinar\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \n  \nAdditional resources:\nGovernment of Canada \nCanadian Mental Health Association \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/canadian-mens-health-week/
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SUMMARY:Partners in Prevention Eastern Regional H&S Conference (Ottawa)
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nOttawa Conference & Event Centre\n100 Coventry Rd.\nOttawa\, Ontario\nK1K 4S3\nAhead of the Curve\nIncludes a trade show (OHCOW will have a booth) and conference. \nThe pace of change has grown considerably and so has the way we work. Rather than worrying about what the future of work holds\, we need to prepare organizations\, workplaces and employees to embrace change and be future ready. \nLeaders need to be proactive\, staying ahead of the curve by developing change ready cultures where workplaces are engaged\, employees succeed\, and businesses thrive. Stretching our imaginations and tapping hidden potential to new innovations and technologies in health and safety – workplaces are looking to the future to build meaningful work that will continue to enhance performance while protecting people and building strong communities. \nJoin us at Partners in Prevention Eastern and get ready to embrace change. With a common purpose of protecting people\, promoting healthy workplace cultures – together we can contribute to businesses success while strengthening the social and economic fabric of the communities we serve. \n  \n MORE INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/partners-in-prevention-eastern-regional-hs-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240614T133000
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SUMMARY:occ-Covid Webinar: New Risk Assessment & Clean Air Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Layered prevention strategies in public congregate settings\, using tools to assess risk\, monitor\, and clean air\, are critical for future health.\nThe World Health Organization (WHO) recently released the Airborne Risk Indoor Assessment Tool (ARIA) and stated in the supporting publication ” One of the learnings from this pandemic has been that we must reshape and redesign the building environment\, while focusing on optimizing indoor ventilation and therefore\, the air we breathe” (WHO 2024). \nASHRAE Standard 241\, “Control of Infectious Aerosols”\, now provides requirements to clean the air. Using carbon dioxide monitoring “real time” as a surrogate to assess the quality of the air\, will further indicate triggers and interventions required to clean the air. \nIn addition\, researchers from the University of Bristol have shown how carbon dioxide increases a virus’s lifetime in the air. Plus\, Ambient carbon dioxide concentration correlates with SARS-CoV-2 aero stability and infection risk (Haddrell et al. 2024).And with global warming it is more important than ever that we monitor indoors\, CO2\, temperature and humidity. \nAs interventions are assessed\, more attention is being given to upper air UV to disinfect the air\, which if done safely can independently add another air cleaning method to the space. \nThis webinar\, hosted by Kevin Hedges CIH\, COH will discuss the recent WHO risk assessment\, and how important it is to monitor indoor air for CO2\, temperature and humidity. \nWe are also excited to have Joey Fox PEng\, return. Joey is chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OPSE)\, Indoor Air Quality Advisory Group. He will cover ensuring good indoor air quality\, mitigating airborne diseases with ASHRAE 241 and use of UV. \nRegister today to learn and join the conversation! \nThe Conversation will be recorded and streamed on YouTube. \nFor more information and past events in the Occ-COVID series visit: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/events/occ-covid-webinar-series/ \nVisit OHCOW’s website for many still useful Covid Prevention resources including a Ventilation calculation tool and Checklist plus Mask Smart and Respirator Infographics \nAnd Contact Us for more information about\, and assistance in\, protecting workers and workplaces from this deadly and pervasive occupational disease. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occ-covid-webinar-new-risk-assessment-clean-air-solutions/
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SUMMARY:Partners in Prevention Northeastern Regional Conference (Sudbury)
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Inn Sudbury\n1696 Regent St.\nSudbury\, Ontario\nP3E 3Z8 \nAhead of the Curve\nIncludes a trade show (OHCOW will have a booth) and conference. \nThe pace of change has grown considerably and so has the way we work. Rather than worrying about what the future of work holds\, we need to prepare organizations\, workplaces and employees to embrace change and be future ready. \nLeaders need to be proactive\, staying ahead of the curve by developing change ready cultures where workplaces are engaged\, employees succeed\, and businesses thrive. Stretching our imaginations and tapping hidden potential to new innovations and technologies in health and safety – workplaces are looking to the future to build meaningful work that will continue to enhance performance while protecting people and building strong communities. \nJoin us at Partners in Prevention Eastern and get ready to embrace change. With a common purpose of protecting people\, promoting healthy workplace cultures – together we can contribute to businesses success while strengthening the social and economic fabric of the communities we serve. \n  \n MORE INFO AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/partners-in-prevention-northeastern-regional-conference/
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