NOVEMBER 2025

Occupational Health Webinars

The Occ|tober and Beyond Occupational Illness Webinar Series Continues this Thursday!


The next Occ|tober and Beyond 2025 event is this Thursday November 6. Hear expert speakers on relevant issues about Occupational Health and Safety! Register in advance for this free event.

Coming up:

WEEK 2: November 6, 2025

WHMIS Information & Chemical Exposures


WEEK 3: November 13, 2025

Exposure Assessment Tools

WEEK 4: November 20, 2025

Occupational Diseases


WEEK 5: November 27, 2025

Protecting Vulnerable Workers

MOVEMBER!

Supporting Men's Health

November is a month for the fun inclusive event of MOVEMBER, in which people can grow a moustache or participate in a sports activity to raise awareness and funds for Men's Health research and programs!

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Tools to Prevent Occupational Lung Cancer

In Canada, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in men and women. Protecting yourself at work from Lung Cancer can begin with the Silica Control Tool.(SCT).

Originally designed for construction workers, the SCT has now been adapted for surface mining workers. Sign-up today for free to access and explore both versions of the Silica Control Tool. Work to live. Tool up for a healthier tomorrow.

See more information about Lung Cancer Awareness Month.


Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

The Danger for Firefighters

Mounting scientific evidence supports the relationship between fire fighting and pancreatic cancer, which has only been recently recognized as an occupational risk for that group by the WSIB. See more information on our web site, as well as news about Pancreatic Cancer Research fundraising events happening this month!

November 19: COPD Day

Chronic Obstructive

Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day

A variety of workplace exposures can contribute to the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), such as respirable crystalline silica, diesel exhaust, respirable dust and other factors. See more on our website.

Health and Safety Expo Recording

Did you miss the Northern Strong: Health and Safety Expo live conference last month? Watch the recording and view the slide deck from the event here.

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