Workers in mining may be exposed to many different hazards, including silica, diesel engine exhaust, and radon, and are at increased risk of several occupational diseases including cancer.
Cancer and chronic disease in the Ontario mining industry
The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS)
The Ontario Mining Exposure Database
McIntyre Powder Study
From awareness to taking action: Exploring the impact of heightened awareness of workplace exposures in Sarnia and Sudbury
The Examination of Accepted Workplace Fatality Claims Within Ontario and Canada
On April 28th, we remember and honour people who have lost their lives, been injured or suffer from illness due to their work.