February 2024

WEBINARS

FEBRUARY 26, 12pm - 1pm EST: Particulate Hazards in the Workplace


FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH. In Canada, 1 in 12 Canadians over the age of 20 living with a diagnosis of heart disease. Occupational and environmental exposures are being recognized as a major factor. Learn about the health effects of the inhalation of fine particles in the workplace.

Hosted by Dave Wilken, OHCOW, Chief Operating Officer

Guests:

Dr. Andrew Zarnke PhD, OHCOW, Project Director

Dr. Sandra Dorman PhD, Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH), Director


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RSI DAY WEBINARS

STARTS THIS THURSDAY!


Catch all four free webinars on important topics related to repetitive strain injury in the workplace. This popular series attracts a huge audience annually, don't miss it! Advanced Registration is required.

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SILICA CONTROL TOOL

February 4th was World Cancer Day in Canada. Workers with occupational exposures to silica are at an increased risk of Occupational Lung Cancer. Prevention measures can protect you and your co-workers from Occupational Lung Cancer: use the free Ontario Silica Control Tool today!

Visit the Silica Control Tool on the World Cancer Day website.


OHCOW's Silica Control Tool Page

Register today for "Lunch and Learn" Opportunities!


Starting in March, we are hosting weekly Lunch and Learn sessions to facilitate the use of Ontario’s Silica Control Tool. Register and join our weekly sessions to learn about the health hazards of silica exposure and follow the live demonstrations on how to use the tool!

Lunch and Learn Sessions

SAVE THE DATE

Spring into Action Conference


Friday, April 19, 2024

8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


INFORMATIVE. EFFECTIVE. RELEVANT.

This year Spring into ACTion will be a hybrid event. Registration will be required for both virtual and in person. More info to come! Stay tuned.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recorded on January 30, this webinar is about finding and implementing transmission control and harm mitigation strategies that can make a difference at home and work.


Hosted by Kevin Hedges, with guests Emergency Medicine specialist Dr. Kashif Pirzada (@kashprime), and clean air conscious chef and restauranteur Franz Hochholdinger of the Apricot Tree Cafe.

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