A listing of all OHCOW posts items related to workplace health and safety.
Feb
05
2023
Last updated: January 8, 2020 Summary: The information gathered in this literature search on pancreatic cancer (PC) and exposures in Ontario mines was used to complement and update work previously…
Feb
05
2023
First published: 14 February 2022 External Source:Â American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 65, Issue 4, April 2022, Pages 268-280 Abstract: Sarcoidosis is a rare multisystem granulomatous disease traditionally considered…
Feb
05
2023
First published online February 9, 2022 External Source: NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, Volume 32, Issue 1 Abstract: Northern Ontario gold and uranium miners represent…
Feb
05
2023
EXTERNAL - The purpose of the current review was to examine occupational causes of sarcoidosis in light of more recently published information, with a focus on those exposures for which…
Feb
01
2023
World Cancer Day held every 4 February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together…
Jan
19
2023
On January 20th, 2023, join the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health for CROSHCon 2023: Resetting the Dial on Workplace Climate. The theme is “Reimagining Work: The Skills,…
Jan
12
2023
OHCOW's free annual international event focussed on Repetitive Strain Injuries and their prevention returns. Now in its 24th year, OHCOW's RSI+ Day program continues to translate the knowledge and experience…
Dec
06
2021
Exposure to Diesel Exhaust – What is the Health Risk? A presentation that introduces a new calculator created by OHCOW. Kevin Hedges and John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienists, Occupational Health Clinics…
Aug
23
2021
OHCOW's Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Audiogram Calculation Tool is designed to assess values based on the worker’s audiogram to clarify if their NIHL meets the minimum requirement for establishing a…
May
14
2021
If you are using StressAssess to run a psychosocial survey of your workplace you will want these templates! The StressAssess survey follow up needs to be planned, transparent and practiced.…
Apr
16
2021
Updated and modernized to align with the new CSA Office Ergonomics Standard (Z412-17), our new Office Ergonomics Reference Guide now reflects changes in the office environment (i.e. multiple monitors, tablet…
Oct
14
2020
Pebra/Ventra Plastics Information Session Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, ET We are eager to announce that the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is partnering with…
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