WORKER
PERSPECTIVE

From migrant farm and indigenous workers to new, young and aging workers to vulnerable or injured workers we cover a variety of worker groups and provide guidance and direction on dealing with workplace situations specific to these groups. We also cover the basics when it comes to WSIB and WHMIS, Health and Safety Committees, the Internal Responsibility System (IRS), Anti-Reprisal Protection and a lot more.

Collage of images representing a variety of different worker groups

SEEING THINGS THROUGH THEIR EYES

Need some sort of short description about what is meant by "worker perspective" and how it is achieved

WORKER GROUPS

From the new, young or aging to the vulnerable or indigenous worker, we have information to support all types of workers.

WSIB BASICS and TOOLS

Having to deal with WSIB forms, claims and appeals can be daunting.
OHCOW is available to help.

Use the following resources to learn more about the process:

Here to Help: An Introduction to WSIB, International Agricultural Workers and COVID-19

Learn more by visiting our WSIB Basics and Tools page.

VIEW A LISTING OF ALL WSIB RESOURCES

Be sure to contact your nearest OHCOW Clinic if you need further assistance.

JOINT HEALTH and SAFETY COMMITTEES and REPRESENTATIVES (JHSC and JHSR)

OHCOW staff can work with your joint health and safety committee to help it understand very technical reports it must deal with. The OHCOW team can also design health questionnaires and assist with the administration of surveys.

Use the following resource(s) to learn more about Joint Health and Safety Committees and Representatives:

Title

Description

Learn more by visiting our Health and Safety Committee page.

VIEW A LISTING OF ALL JHSC&R RESOURCES

Be sure to contact your nearest OHCOW Clinic if you need further assistance.

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard.

The key elements of the system are:

hazard classification   •   cautionary labelling of containers   •   the provision of (material) safety data sheets ((M)SDSs)   •   worker education   •   training programs

Use the following resources to learn more about and keep current in relation to WHMIS and it's requirements:

Regional Risk Tool & Tips

Escalating advice based on your region’s COVID-19 infection experience for Communicating, Cleaning, Handwashing, Ventilating, Distancing, Screening, and Masking

Prioritization Approaches for Occupational Exposure under the Chemicals Management Plan

A presentation made at the 6th Annual Occ-tober Symposia Webinar Series on Occupational Health & Disease Prevention

October 16, 2020

INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM (IRS)

The IRS is a system, within an organization, where everyone has direct responsibility
for health and safety as an essential part of their job.

It does not matter who or where the person is within the organization,
they achieve health and safety in a way that suits the kind of work they do.

From:  www.labour.gov.on.ca

ANTI-REPRISAL PROTECTIONS and LIMITATIONS

Need content here...

RELATED SERVICES

ergo_assessments@2x
ASSESSMENTS

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

ergo_assessments@2x
WALK-THROUGHS

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

ergo_presentations@2x
EDUCATION / OUTREACH

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

SELF-REFERRAL

If you have an injury or disease that you believe is related to your work, you can contact the OHCOW clinic nearest you. Our inter-disciplinary team of occupational physicians, occupational nurses, ergonomists, industrial hygienists and client service coordinators will investigate your condition and provide an opinion regarding whether or not your health problem is work-related.

Learn more button

IN YOUR WORDS

"

I was treated like a human being and not like a statistic by all levels of staff - from administration to the nurse to the doctor. Thank you so very much for your support.

Anonymous

"

Despite my lack of language proficiency, your office made the necessary effort to understand me and made me comfortable to express my issues at ease.

Anonymous

"

I received professional service. the staff is very friendly and considerate. They talked in a way I understood even though my English is very limited.

Anonymous