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What does 'Health' in Health and Safety mean to me

WebA podcast focusing on the 'Health' side of Health and Safety for workers, as well as building awareness of the many workplace variables which could be adversely affecting your …

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Safely Working From Home

WebGiven the new normal of businesses and government striving to maintain services while reinforcing critical physical distancing, more and more Ontarians are working from home. …

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Occupational Illness

WebOccupational illness and its prevention requires engagement and action at all levels of the Prevention System and beyond – from communities, families, workers, managers, safety …

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Injury Prevention

WebThis topics includes a wide range of injuries and ailments that can occur in the workplace if your work is not set up and managed properly and safely. From ergonomics to working in …

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Humidex-Based Heat Response Plan

WebThe Humidex-based Heat Response Plan provides not only a 5-step process to recognize, assess and control heat exposures, but also a description of heat-related health effects …

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McIntyre Powder Project

WebOHCOW was invited by the McIntyre Powder Project and the United Steelworkers to participate in intake clinics for exposed workers. Two-day clinics were established in …

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Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

WebAvoiding Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the Workplace. The Joint Health and Safety Committee should establish a prevention and training program for all workers at …

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Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

WebThe relative risk is a comparison of the risk of getting lung cancer for those exposed to diesel exhaust compared to those who have never been exposed to diesel exhaust – for …

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healthcare workers’ experiences during a pandemic

WebA Survey of Healthcare Workers’ Experiences during a Pandemic. This survey is designed to learn about your experiences as a healthcare worker during a pandemic. The survey …

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WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (WMSDS)

WebWORK REL ATED MUSCULOSKELE TAL DISORDERS (WMSDS) Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers 3 Workers are at risk of injury if they use repetitive, …

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HEAT STRESS AWARENESS GUIDE

Web4 HEAT STRESS AWARENESS GUIDE HEAT RASH CAUSES Hot humid environment; plugged sweat glands SYMPTOMS Red bumpy rash with severe itching TREATMENT …

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Spring Into Action 2024

WebThis conference will benefit all workers. ITINERARY – Friday, April 19, 2024. Registration / Refreshments 8:30am. Opening 8:50 a.m. sharp. Info sessions. Break / Refreshments …

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