October is Global Ergonomics Month

This summer and fall, OHCOW has partnered with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), Workplace Safety North (WSN), and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) for a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) initiative.

HAND ARM VIBRATION
Regular exposure to vibrating hand tools/equipment (dependent upon the magnitude, frequency, and duration) such as jackhammers, chisels, chainsaws, sanders, grinders, drills etc., increases the risk of developing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). See our new instructional video about HAVS and how to prevent it.

Health and Safety Expo: October 16th!

NORTHERN STRONG Occupational Health and Safety event

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM EDT

Place (also online): Workplace Safety North, Sudbury Office, 235 Cedar Street.

Join us for an engaging morning of information sessions featuring your Northern System Partners. Open to everyone from all work sectors. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to connect with your Northern System Partners and leave with practical tools and resources. Registration is required for virtual and in-person.

Occupational Health Webinar Series

The Occ|tober and Beyond Occupational Illness Webinar Series Starts October 30. It's not too early to register!


Occ|tober and Beyond 2025 will run from October 30, (12 pm - 1:30 pm) and every following Thursday until November 27! Register today! Also, subscribe to our calendar to make sure you don't miss out!

October 10 World Mental Health Day

Women's History Month

From Our Partners

FREE WEBINAR! 
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT

From the Council on Workplace Health and Wellness, Conference Board of Canada.

Why are occupational diseases so often under-reported and undiagnosed? This webinar will address the challenges, such as the lack of training in occupational medicine for family doctors and the fact that employers do not always provide adequate, chemical-specific training to their employees. Featuring OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Krista Thompson.