Apr 01 2022
A two-page factsheet that provides an overview of the dangers of crystalline silica along with the health effects, exposure sources, and prevention tips. Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) in…
A collection of resources related to occupational / work-related exposures including noise, allergens and irritants, asbestos, diesel exhaust, temperature, silica, etc.
Apr 01 2022
A two-page factsheet that provides an overview of the dangers of solar radiation along with the health effects, exposure sources, and prevention tips. Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) in…
Apr 01 2022
A two-page factsheet that provides an overview of the dangers of welding fumes along with the health effects, exposure sources, and prevention tips. Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) in…
Mar 30 2022
A poster that outlines the risks of working in hot / humid INDOOR environments, and provides recommendations for actions to prevent injury / illness. A QR code is included…
Mar 08 2022
A factsheet that explains what moulds (molds) are, where they are found, why they are of concern, how they can be prevented, what health effects they may cause, how they can be identified as…
Mar 08 2022
An infographic depicting mould (mold) remediation methods based on the type of material and extent of contamination. It includes information on actions with 24-48 hours, clean-up methods, PPE requirements, as…
Jan 06 2022
Assessing the risk posed by most workplace chemicals can be challenging An article written by Thomas Tenkate* for Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine promoting the updated CHAP-Risk tool that was…
Dec 24 2021
Join OHCOW Occupational Hygienists for a candid discussion on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). They discuss Safety Data Sheets, their formulation, and the end user experience. Sonia and James review controls, or…
Dec 15 2021
Developed by researchers at the School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University and representatives from five national and provincial unions and three provincial health and safety associations (including…
Dec 14 2021
Developed by OHCOW, this calculator is a powerful risk communication tool. It allows workers to assess their own risk of getting lung cancer based on their job, level of exposure…
Dec 14 2021
A presentation made at OHCOW's December 10, 2021 Occ-COVID event. Presenter: Dr. Kevin Hedges, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) [Video link coming soon] VIEW PRESENATION SLIDES [PDF]
Dec 01 2021
Presenters: Masood Ahmed, Occupational Hygienist, and Trevor Schell, Ergonomist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Date: December 16, 2012 Working in the Cold Each year, we gradually become accustomed…
