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 diesel engine exhaust along with the health effects, exposure sources, and prevention tips. Source: Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC)…
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…
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]
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