The 2016 Forum brought together a wealth of experience from across the province and beyond, showcasing practical insights on such topics as:
• Service planning and delivery
• Best practices in working with interpreters
• Cross cultural considerations for service provision
• Employer engagement
• Key Health issues and hazards
• WSIB & MFW – info for clinicians
• Innovative CHC work with MFWs.
• Health and worker housing
• Best practices in developing and running workshops with MFWs
• Relevant legislation and policy resources
• Advocacy
The event was very successful and identified by attendees as highly informative, useful and innovative.
Below are recorded videos of some of the sessions presented:
Pesticide Safety in Ontario – Legislation and Training
Presented by Lynn Van Maanen, Ontario Pesticide Education Program (OPEP)
Health and Safety Hazards in Agriculture
Presented by John Aird, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Approaching the Challenge of Worker feedback and Data Collection for MFW Programs
Presented by Eduardo Huesca, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Creating Supportive Spaces with MFWs in Simcoe
Presented by Camille Roberts, Outreach Volunteer
Pesticide Safety in Ontario – Legislation and Training
Presented by Eduardo Huesca, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Mental Health Among Jamaican Farm Workers
Presented by Stephanie Mayell, McMaster University
Sexual Health and MFWs
Presented by Aaraon Diaz Mendiburo, postdoctoral fellowship International Migration Research Centre, Wilfrid University and speakers from AIDS Committee of Windsor and Durham, and Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS)
Occupational Health Issues in Agriculture
Presented by Dr. Michael Pysklywec, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Best Practices in Using Interpreters Volunteers to Professionals
Presented by Laura Comiskey
There are nine (9) videos in this series.
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