28 Apr 2022
Workers are exposed to toxic substances in the workplace primarily through inhalation of dust, fibres, fumes, and gases in the air. Some common respiratory hazards, such as asbestos, crystalline silica, and diesel engine exhaust, cause both cancer and other diseases. The Chronic Respiratory Disease Report highlights important findings on Ontario workers, based on their occupation and industry, that are at an increased risk of respiratory disease.
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April 28th is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, become ill, or were…
📢 The OCRC team is excited to share our new publication! Our paper, Impact of Interventions to Prevent Asbestos-Related Respiratory…
This International Women’s Day, the OCRC is recognizing the important contributions women make in the Ontario workforce.
