July 2026

Heat stress is a life-threatening occupational illness with both short and long-term effects. It affects thousands of workers across Canada every year. See OHCOW resources including pdf guides, videos, apps and tools, posters, humidex plans, and more!

Occupational and Environmental Risk Factors for Salivary Gland Cancer


OHCOW researchers have published "Occupational and environmental risk factors for salivary gland cancer: a systematic literature review" in the peer reviewed BMJ Journals.

Todd Irick, a former Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, has published book entitled Adventures in Pursuit of Occupational and Environmental Health. It recounts some of his experiences over the course of his career, and includes a chapter about his time at OHCOW.

Exposure to metals, solvents, pesticides, radiation, viruses, and extreme stress are all factors that can effect reproductive health. Some workplaces have come under scrutiny for exposures to hormone disrupting substances. See our web page for more info.

The majority of Canadians spend roughly one-third of their lives at their jobs. Organizations that encourage employees to practice self-care see lower turnover and higher productivity.

The Workplace Health Without Borders partnered with the International Ergonomics and Human Factors Association for this webinar, the Physical Risks of Young Workers in Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods.