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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day this March 8th, OCRC would like to spotlight some of our research that focuses…

Surveillance Alert Release: Flames and Risks – Firefighting Causes Cancer

OCRC’s Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) investigated cancer risk among Ontario firefighters and found that Ontario firefighters in the ODSS…

OCRC Report: Chronic respiratory disease report

Highlighting important respiratory diseases identified in Ontario workers through the ODSS

Website launch: Ontario Occupational Disease Statistics
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: Using scientific evidence and principles to help determine the work-relatedness of cancer
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.

Report release: Investigation of McIntyre Powder Exposure and Neurological Outcomes in the Mining Master File Cohort
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.

IARC releases the World Cancer Report: Cancer Research for Cancer Prevention
IARC releases the World Cancer Report: Cancer Research for Cancer Prevention

Cancer is now the most common cause of death. However, many cancer cases can be prevented, and better diagnosis and…

Report: Awareness of asbestos hazards in schools, asbestos management plans and training among Ontario school custodial workers
Report: Awareness of asbestos hazards in schools, asbestos management plans and training among Ontario school custodial workers

This report summarizes the findings from an evaluation of custodial workers’ awareness of asbestos management in schools.

Report Release: Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada
Report Release: Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada

The report presents estimates of occupational exposure and the associated burden of cancer in Canada, as well as exposure reduction strategies and policy recommendations.

OCRC launches the Occupational Disease Surveillance Program website
OCRC launches the Occupational Disease Surveillance Program website

Our new website, www.odsp-ocrc.ca, focuses on surveillance of occupational diseases and workplace exposures.