Saturday, April 18, 8:30am – 1:00pm EST, online and in-person in Kanata, ON. The free annual Health and Safety Forum Spring Into Action is coming up soon! Be sure to register in advance! Certificates are available. See details of the agenda and a link to register https://bit.ly/4czRUKv
To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Krista Thompson, MHSc, ROH, CRSP, with the International Hygiene Association (AIHA), has written about the role that women have played in fighting for the rights and lives of workers. https://bit.ly/4rY4Ajc
March 3 is World Hearing Day. The workplace can be the leading cause of hearing loss. See our Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) web page about causes and prevention. https://bit.ly/4bwGPY8
International Women's Day is March 8, a day to recognize women's achievements in the workforce and all walks of life. Events are happening across Ontario! See our web page for rallies, lunches, speakers, comedy shows and more... https://bit.ly/3ZZdBvV
February is Heart Month, a month to raise awareness of the leading cause of death in Canada and ways to prevent it. See OHCOW resources about work-related heart disease. https://bit.ly/4ccYPZL
IN ONE WEEK! Don't miss our free annual international event focussed on musculoskeletal disorders, in its 27th year! OHCOW's RSI Day program offers the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers. Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/4k9x3iV
Join OHCOW and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) this World Cancer Day, February 4 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM to learn more about occupational co-exposures and cancer risk through both research and clinical case studies. More info and register: https://bit.ly/4r3vup0
The mid-winter blues are common, and can intensify into depression, anxiety and heightened stress levels, particularly at work. See our website for resources on coping with it at the workplace, from the Stress Assess app to our library of webinars. Find out more. https://bit.ly/3ZpDaWA
Join OHCOW and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) this World Cancer Day, February 4 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM to learn more about occupational co-exposures and cancer risk through both research and clinical case studies. More info and register: https://bit.ly/4r3vup0
In it's 27th year, the OHCOW RSI Day webinar series is back for four sessions starting on Friday February 6! Check out the speakers and topics and register today for this free event. Certificates of attendance available. www.eventbrite.ca/e/rsi-day-20...
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, as this group encounters hazards in the course of their work that makes them more susceptible to cancer. See OHCOW's page about research, funding and advocacy for safe work for Firefighters. https://bit.ly/4a98ei8
Sending best wishes to Ontario workers for the holiday season.
Wishing a joyful Christmas Season to all, and best wishes for 2026, from OHCOW.
Have a wonderful Christmas Season everybody and best wishes for 2026, from OHCOW.
The theme of Human Rights Day 2025 is "everyday essentials." Every working person has the right to a safe and healthy workplace free of discrimination, as well as the right to a living wage. These are essentials. Learn more about Human Rights Day https://bit.ly/36mkNod
December 2 is Women's Brain Health Day, a day to start conversations on cognition, caregiving, equity, and the need for sex- and gender-based brain health research. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JUQTAT
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual campaign to speak up against violence aimed at women, girls, and gender non-conforming communities. It starts on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, 2025. Read more https://bit.ly/480CYSZ
Occ|tober OHCOW Webinars continue with more great topics and speakers! Week 4 session is this Thursday, register today! Speakers are Dr. Sarah Rhodes - OHCOW Director, Projects, Dr. Nate DeBono - OCRC Scientist, Epidemiology and more! Certificates are available. https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
World COPD Day seeks to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung condition that can be fatal. Workplace conditions can increase risk, such as exposure to silica dust and other substances. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MG8c6I
National Addictions Awareness Week is a time to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change. See our page on substance abuse in the work setting bit.ly/3OetSr6
L'outil de contrôle de la silice dans la construction en Ontario est maintenant disponible en français! Connectez-vous et cliquez sur le bouton « Français » en haut de la page ! https://bit.ly/3LzuJEJ
Click the “Français” button at the top of the page to get the French version
November 11, a day for remembrance and gratitude.
THIS THURSDAY Occ|tober & Beyond Webinar Series WEEK 3. Exposure and Risk Assessments. Speakers: Melanie Gorman Ng - BCCSA, Jeavana Sritharan - OCRC, Tracy Kirkham - OCRC. Certificates available. Register in advance.
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Occ-tober webinars continue! This Thursday catch Week 2, on WHMIS Information & Chemical Exposures. Certificates are available for attendees. Register today! https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. See our resources for information on preventing cancer risk on the job, with info about the Silica Control Tool and the Diesel Exhaust Lung Cancer Risk Calculator. https://bit.ly/3JK0REV
Mo-vember is a month to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. Learn more, see our resources, and link to a special report about the state of physical and mental health of Canadian men. https://bit.ly/4odw6r0
Thursday October 30: WEEK ONE of Occ|tober & Beyond 2025 Webinar Series. Featuring speakers Dr. Joel Moody, Chief Prevention Officer; Kimberly O'Connell, OHCOW Exec. Director; Jasmine Kalasi, IHSA Occ. Hygienist; Steve Gore, WSN Occupational Hygienist. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
Invisible Disabilities Week, October 19 – 25, 2025. Not all Disabilities are Apparent: learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities. See our web page https://bit.ly/47iWmZR
Still time to register for the Online session! Come meet your Northern System Partners and equip yourself with tools and resources at this information session! NORTHERN STRONG: Health and Safety Expo https://bit.ly/4mPJxN4
October 12-19 is Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Bullying is a broad societal problem with roots – and therefore the potential for prevention – in the workplace. See our web site for resources. https://bit.ly/3A8lNk3
