Archives For: 2020
Website launch: Ontario Occupational Disease Statistics
Identify worker groups at risk from hazardous substances in the workplace, and exposures of concern in Ontario.
OCRC Report: Options for tracking occupational disease and exposure in Ontario
This report provides an overview of current occupational disease and exposure surveillance initiatives and identifies opportunities for future work.
Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar Series 2020-2021
Seminars are held on Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (ET). The seminars are open to everyone, and can be attended by webinar.
Innovations in applied decision theory for health and safety
This study highlights better ways for epidemiologists to measure and communicate the health impact of potential policy choices.
Ontario Cancer Fact: The International Agency for Research on Cancer’s carcinogen classifications support cancer prevention
IARC updated its classification process, which evaluates potential carcinogens based on the likelihood that they can cause cancer, in 2019.
OCRC Report: Using scientific evidence and principles to help determine the work-relatedness of cancer
The report, commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, identifies 11 recommendations to improve recognition and adjudication of occupational cancer claims.
OCRC Report: Investigation of McIntyre Powder Exposure and Neurological Outcomes in the Mining Master File Cohort
This report, funded by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, examines the risk of neurological disease among Ontario miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder.
Report: Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau – Confidential Business Information Protection Provisions on Carcinogens and Mutagens: Implications for Canadian Workers
This report evaluates when withholding the identity or concentration of carcinogens and mutagens within WHMIS could potentially harm the health or well-being of workers.
Report release: Investigation of McIntyre Powder Exposure and Neurological Outcomes in the Mining Master File Cohort
This report, funded by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, examines the risk of neurological disease among Ontario miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder.
2020 National Day of Mourning
On April 28th, we remember and honour those who have been killed or suffered an injury or illness due to work.
