Visit OHCOW's News post about OHCOW's involvement in the creation of documents such as the recent National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting, and other resources addressing illness prevention, research and compensation for firefighters.

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Musculoskeletal Disorder & Injury Prevention Webinar Series

Now in its 26th year, our most popular webinar series will be featured February 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 10am-12pm. Check out the new speakers and content for our 2025 Repetitive Strain Injury Day Webinar series and register today!

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SILICA CONTROL TOOL

Canadian Concrete Expo: Canada's Only National Trade Show For Concrete, Construction and Aggregate Industries

Join Meghan Friesen from OHCOW and Melanie Gorman Ng from BCCSA at the Canadian Concrete Expo, Feb 12-13 in Toronto. Their conference session, The Silica Control Tool: A free online tool to protect lung health, will be on February 13 @ 11:15 AM.

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Pre-register by February 11 @ 11:59 PM with our VIP code and skip the on-site registration lines: https://canadianconcreteexpo.com/vip/bccsa/ #CCE2025

PODCAST: Dust to Dust: Combating Airborne Silica Risks in Construction with the Silica Control Tool - The Construction Life

Listen to Meghan Friesen (OHCOW) and Melanie Gorman Ng (BCCSA) discuss how the Silica Control Tool (SCT) has revolutionized worker safety and efficiency for construction companies with The Construction Life podcast.

Hear Podcast: ON SPOTIFY or ON APPLE

The Silica Control Tool (SCT) was updated last year with silica exposure data from Canadian construction worksites. The latest version includes work activities and exposure control options that were not available previously.

If there is even a chance that a worker is being exposed to silica dust, the Silica Control Tool should be in use. It is free, and can help prevent illness and save lives!

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SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 4

World Cancer Day

Join us for an insightful and impactful webinar on World Cancer Day as we raise awareness, share knowledge, and unite in the fight against cancer. Together, we can make a difference.

Stay tuned for more details!

INJURED WORKER'S DAY

OHCOW joins Ontario workers in celebrating the passing of Bill 118 last month. Injured Workers Day will be officially recognized in Ontario on June 1, following the passage of the private member’s bill put forth by Sudbury MPP Jamie West, the NDP critic for labour. Read about it at the Sudbury Star.

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NALOXONE AWARENESS TRAINING

Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering a 30 minute free Naloxone Awareness training program. It shows how to recognize an opioid overdose and to administer naloxone when necessary.

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Visit OHCOW's News post about OHCOW's involvement in the creation of documents such as the recent National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting, and other resources addressing illness prevention, research and compensation for firefighters.

The Silica Control Tool (SCT) was updated last year with silica exposure data from Canadian construction worksites. The latest version includes work activities and exposure control options that were not available previously.

﻿If there is even a chance that a worker is being exposed to silica dust, the Silica Control Tool should be in use. It is free, and can help prevent illness and save lives!

Keep in touch by subscribing to our social media channels!

If there is even a chance that a worker is being exposed to silica dust, the Silica Control Tool should be in use. It is free, and can help prevent illness and save lives!