Active Projects

Pilot Investigation of the Singh Thattha technique among bearded Sikh men

This study is recruiting Sikh men with facial hair to help test the Singh Thattha technique – a method to allow individuals with facial hair to wear tight-fitting respirators.

COVID-19 Surveillance of Ontario Workers: Testing, infection, and health outcomes

This project examines COVID-19 related health outcomes among Ontario workers.

Opioid-related harms among Ontario workers

This project examines opioid-related adverse health events among Ontario workers.

Exposure to common chemicals and cancer risk among Canadian adults

This study aims to identify occupational groups with high levels of exposure to PFAS and phthalates. The study will also assess the risk of cancer due to exposure to these chemicals.

Validation of respirator fit testing for emergency workers during simulated life support tasks – project summary

This is an experimental study where we aim to compare respiratory fit with two protocols: i) the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard fit testing protocol and ii) a simulated work fit testing protocol using a set of paramedic tasks.

Assessing new methods for measuring occupational exposure to flame retardants

The goal of this study is to explore two new methods for measuring occupational exposure to flame retardants.

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