Nov
06
2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 3, 2023 New tool helps protect Ontario construction workers from lung disease Toronto, Ontario – Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers has introduced…
Dec
15
2021
Developed by researchers at the School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University and representatives from five national and provincial unions and three provincial health and safety associations (including…
Dec
14
2021
Developed by OHCOW, this calculator is a powerful risk communication tool. It allows workers to assess their own risk of getting lung cancer based on their job, level of exposure…
Dec
07
2021
Using proper sized gloves is an important step to preventing injuries. Wearing the correct sized gloves will help to reduce ergonomic risk factors that can lead to the development…
Nov
29
2021
Assessing Audiogram Values for Compensation Designed to assess values based on the worker’s audiogram to clarify if their NIHL meets the minimum requirement for establishing a NIHL claim with the…
Nov
23
2021
 UPDATED 2024!  Now available online and as an app in the Apple and Android stores. As the speed of the wind increases, your body will notice a decrease in temperature…
Nov
12
2021
COVID is Airborne. Is Your Classroom Ventilation Adequate? Determine the adequacy of the ventilation in your classroom using this simple Excel-based tool developed by OHCOW. Share the results with those…
Apr
22
2021
This Humidex-based Heat Stress Calculator for indoor workers uses temperature and humidity percentage (%) to calculate humidex and provide recommended actions. This tool also now includes a Humidex-based Heat Response Plan with…
Apr
22
2021
This wheel tool helps with calculation of humidex and provides tips for outdoor workers appropriate to the humidex level. Download it, cut it out and assemble it following the instructions…
Sep
28
2018
For Employers of (Migrant) Farm Workers Communication is the key to a healthy, safe and productive workplace. It is needed to ensure roles and directions are understood; to warn against…
Dec
08
2016
Indoor air quality issues at work can be caused or aggravated by a number of factors. The interrelationships between these factors can be quite complex. By answering questions about your…
