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OCC/tober Launch: Worker-Focused Science & Prevention

REGISTER TODAY Welcome Address from Dr. Joel Moody –Chief Prevention Officer Hear the latest from the MLITSD Healthy Workers in Healthy Workplaces Initiatives on Occupational Disease and speakers from the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC), the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health (CROSH) , University of British Columbia (UBC), Health Canada , Toronto Metropolitan University, OHCOW and Workers & Workplaces.  OHCOW’s unique clinical work and cluster investigations value the voice of the workers in their approach to prevention (primary, secondary & tertiary). 

November is Fall Prevention Month

Fall Prevention Month encourages organizations to coordinate their efforts for a larger impact. Canadian organizations participate by planning initiatives and sharing evidence-based information on fall prevention. Together we can raise the profile of fall prevention and encourage everyone to see their role in preventing falls and fall-related injuries across the lifespan. More info.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Canada for both men and women, with approximately 6,900 deaths expected in Ontario alone in 2014. When most people think about the causes of lung cancer, cigarette smoke is the only thing that comes to mind. While smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, there are also many other contributors that can cause lung cancer. These include things in the environment, such as outdoor air pollution and radon in homes, and occupational carcinogens, which are found in many workplaces. More info.

Occ-tober Webinar Series: Diesel Exhaust Exposure – Influencing Change

Diesel Engine Exhaust (DEE) is a cause of lung cancer for approximately 966,000 Canadians. Learn how workers and researchers are influencing change to reduce DEE exposures in Mining through the Diesel Particulate Project . Tool development and continuing analysis of additional data/evidence will also be discussed. Speakers include: Sean Staddon, WSIB Worker Representative, United Steelworkers Local 6500, Sandra Dorman, Director and Tobias Mankis, Science Communication Officer, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, Dr. Kevin Hedges, Occupational Hygienist, OHCOW. Register