Archives For: 2017


IARC Monographs Volume 112: Some Organophosphate Insecticides and Herbicides

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2017.

Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL)

The MOL develops and enforces labour legislation.

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

CCS is a national, community-based organization whose mission is the eradication of cancer.

Cancer Care Ontario

Cancer Care Ontario is the Ontario government’s principal cancer advisor.

Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC)

WHSC provides health and safety training to workplaces in Ontario.

Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)

OHCOW provides occupational health services and information to workers in Ontario.

Special OEH Seminar: Is diesel equipment in the workplace safe or not?

A special Occupational and Environmental Health seminar was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Dr Roel Vermeulen presented.

From awareness to action: Sudbury, mining and occupational disease in a time of change

Kramer DM, Holness DL, Haynes E, McMillan K, Berriault C, Kalenge S, Lightfoot N. Work 2017:58(2);149-162.

Report: Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario – Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure

This report focuses on the most common carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and their contribution to cancer. It was released on October 4, 2017.

Report Release: Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario

A report titled Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario: Major Workplace Carcinogens and Prevention of Exposure was released on October 4, 2017. This report focuses on the most common carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and their contribution to cancer.