Jun 09 2016
The Ministry of Labour has given OHCOW the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL’s) and associated policies. We are privileged to be able…
A listing of all OHCOW posts items related to workplace health and safety.
Jun 07 2016
Mike Sonne is OHCOW's newest ergonomist. To view some of Mike's research please follow the link below. https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/06/06/study-says-pitch-clocks-in-mlb-could-increase-risk-of-injury-to-pitchers.html
May 11 2016
For over three decades Ontario's miners have been ordered to inhale aluminum dust as a condition of employment prior to entering mines. This substance was known as McIntyre powder and…
Apr 28 2016
Every April 28th we pause to honour the memory of workers who have lost their lives on the job, to think of the many thousands injured or made ill by…
Apr 26 2016
Physical Demands Descriptions (PDD) Download a copy of OHCOW’s Physical Demands Description (PDD) poster from the Partners in Prevention Conference that was held in Mississauga, Ontario on April 26-27, 2016.…
Jan 21 2016
The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Eastern Region Clinic at 101-1545 Carling Avenue in Ottawa. In recognition of this…
Nov 24 2015
The G’minoomaadozimin (“We Are Living Well”) Aboriginal Health and Safety Conference was held on November 24 and 25, 2015. The first annual conference designed to provide information to improve and…
Oct 30 2015
OHCOW congratulates our partners, Grand River CHC of Norfolk County and Quest CHC of the Niagara Region, as well as their funder, the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant Local Health Integration…
Oct 23 2015
OHCOW’s latest foray into the world of smart phone applications was officially launched on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in the presence of the Chief Prevention Officer, and a large number…
Oct 16 2015
OHCOW has completed updates to the 4 immediate priorities identified in the Ontario Occupational Disease Strategy Framework: Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Appendix 1 - Vibration SolutionsAppendix 2 - OPERC HAVS…
Oct 13 2015
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Oct 07 2015
Celebrated in October each year, Global Ergonomics Month is an international outreach campaign promoting human-centred design through the science, application and profession of ergonomics or human factors. These disciplines are…
