Oct 11 2022
Join OHCOW Occupational Hygienist, Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP as she hosts Roy T. McKay, Ph.D., Occupational Pulmonary Services, University of Cincinnati to review respiratory protection basics, along with “Respirator Fit…
A collection of resources related to occupational/workplace-related infectious diseases.
Mar 23 2022
An expert panel discussion as part of the March 2022 OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Understanding Long-term Risk and Managing Uncertainty Date: March 25, 2022 Sessions / Speaker: Occupational Medicine Perspectives on COVID-19 Dr.…
Mar 14 2022
Part of the OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series March 25, 2022 With the march to reduce societal controls and mandates, putting the onus on individual protection, it is more important than ever…
Mar 14 2022
A presentation made as part of the March 25, 2022 OHCOW OCC-COVID Webinar Series: Understanding Long-term Risk and Managing Uncertainty Date: March 25, 2022 Speaker: Dr. Kashif Pirzada, Emergency Physician in Toronto, co-founder…
Jun 01 2021
OHCOW Pandemic Research Published in Prestigious Journal Written by: Farinaz Havaei, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Peter Smith, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto John…
Apr 21 2021
Review airborne transmission and ventilation control basics in the October 2020 Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Clinic recorded webinar, which included OHCOW hygienist, John Oudyk.
Apr 21 2021
Following the Hierarchy of Controls (HoC), ventilation and filtration provided by HVAC systems can reduce the airborne concentration of SARS-CoV-2 and thus the risk of transmission through the air. This…
Apr 21 2021
The OHCOW Workplace COVID-19 Risk Management (Control Banding) Framework has adapted the OSHA Risk Levels into a control banding matrix to help support decisions on risk management. The US Department…
Apr 21 2021
Escalating Advice for Communicating, Cleaning, Handwashing, Ventilating, Distancing, Screening, and Masking Based on Your Region’s COVID-19 Infection Situation This page provides a tool to determine your local infection risk and corresponding tips…
Apr 09 2021
Part of the OCC-COVID Webinar Series April 9, 2021 Comparing and contrasting SARS and COVID-19 response and applying learnings to our current situation and future pandemic preparedness. SPEAKERS / SESSIONS:…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [July 7, 2020] Moderator: Dr. Raymond Tellier Sessions/Speakers: SARS-CoV-2 in Droplets and Aerosols Dr. Linsey Marr VIEW SLIDES [PDF] SARS-CoV-2 Modes of Transmission and…
Mar 29 2021
Part of the Occ-COVID Webinar Series [November 27, 2020] OHCOW’s Occ-COVID series continued with more Science & Solutions including our in-house experts and guests sharing: Latest transmission evidence; Ventilation/Control implications;…
