June 2025

Injured Worker's Day

Injured Worker's Day is now official in Ontario

This June 1, 2025 was the first official Injured Worker's Day in Ontario. Sudbury MPP and NDP Labour critic Jamie West's Private Member's Bill was passed in the Ontario legislature last year, making the date officially recognized.

June is Men's Health Month

Mental Health Resources for Workers

OHCOW's Job Demand Analysis Tool (JobAssess) can accurately and efficiently capture the Physical, Sensory, Cognitive and Psychosocial demands of any job. Just create a free membership to MyOHCOW before starting!

Men's Physical and Emotional Health

New research from the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation shows more men are struggling with high levels of stress and depression; half lack sufficient social support and are at risk of social isolation, with most never seeking professional mental health services. MORE INFORMATION

June 9-15 is Men's Health Week

Each year, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week. 

The website Mentell Health is a resource for men to connect, learn and discuss issues around mental health. They also have a page dedicated to Men's Health Month.

Recorded Webinars

The 9th Annual Mayday, Mayday Symposium has drawn to a close but the webinar sessions are on our Youtube Channel. The series features insight and knowledge from OHCOW professional staff, partners and guest speakers. Learn about key issues, intervention experience, helpful tools, relevant studies and important research, including real life cases.

SILICA CONTROL TOOL (SCT)

The Hammer Podcast: Silica Dust is Nasty Stuff

Meghan Friesen, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, discussed the hazards and health effects of silica, exposures in the construction industry, and the free online Silica Control Tool.

 

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UPCOMING PODCAST:

OHCOW Hygienist joins IHSA for Podcast About SCT

June 12th @ 10:00 am

Meghan Friesen is collaborating with IHSA's Occupational Hygienist Jasmine Kalsi for a OGCA Webinar!

Join us to learn all about the hazards of silica and the Ontario Silica Control Tool. 

 

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BEAT THE HEAT!

OHCOW's Heat Stress Toolkit

OHCOW has partnered with CROSH to review and update our old Heat Stress Awareness Guide. After additions and improvements, the Heat Stress Toolkit is the result! With the hot weather approaching, check out our numerous resources including guidebooks, posters, videos, apps and more!

OHCOW Receives Healthy Workplace Award

The Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award

The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers is the recipient of a bronze award from the Gord Smith Health Workplace for "Working Toward Wellness." At a ceremony in May, OHCOW Ergonomist Melissa Statham accepted the award on behalf on OHCOW.

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