Firefighting and Occupational Illnesses

OHCOW has long supported firefighter cases and cancer recognition efforts, so we are pleased to announce that January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. 2024 is the first year this designation has been recognized in Canada. Its purpose is to highlight the dangers posed to firefighters by toxic substances in the course of their jobs.

SILICA CONTROL TOOL

Hear a podcast recorded in partnership with the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) discussing the Silica Control Tool: Episode 69: Silica Exposure in the Workplace.

SEE A STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON ACCESSING AND USING THE SCT

Watch The IHSA pre-recorded webinar (12 minutes in length) providing a step-by-step guide on how to access and use the Silica Control Tool.

Stay tuned for new learning opportunities in March 2024!

WORKING IN THE COLD

Now that cold weather is upon us, workers who spend time outdoors or in warehouses will want to look at OHCOW's abundant resources on working in extreme temperatures. This infographic, Working in the Cold, is an excellent resource.

Cold Stress and Glove Size Calculator Tools

Extreme cold can be incapacitating for extremities such as hands and fingers. Download one of our most popular tools to ensure that you are wearing the proper protection.

A NOTABLE YEAR

The first clinic of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers was established in Hamilton in 1989, making 2024 OHCOW's thirty-fifth anniversary. Read more about the history of OHCOW on our About Us page. More stories about the start and evolution of our organization will be featured in the next few months.

SAVE THE DATES

OHCOW's Annual RSI Day Webinar Series 2024

Mark your calendars for each Thursday in February, 10am-12pm, for the 2024 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day Webinar Series. More details and registration info coming soon! Bookmark our RSI Page.

Workplace injuries such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI's) account for 42% of all lost time claims and 50% of all lost time days. To increase awarenes of these issues, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is pleased to offer this Annual Series.

FROM OUR PARTNERS

From the Occupational Health Centre, this video on

Radon: Health Effects, Safety and Protection was taped live on December 16 and is now available to view on their Youtube channel. Learn about this radioactive gas and how it can impact the health of workers.