Fact Sheets and Other Resources
Occupational Disease Statistics User Toolkit: Mining
This toolkit helps users identify disease risks among Ontario mining workers, using the OccDiseaseStats data tool.
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.
Controlling Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens
Highlighting some of the control strategies available for key occupational carcinogens in Canada.
Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter in Construction
Diesel engine exhaust is a complex mixture of toxic gases and particulates produced from the combustion of diesel fuel. It is classified as a Group 1 definite human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer [IARC, 2014]. Exposure to diesel engine exhaust causes lung cancer, and there is limited evidence that it may cause …
OCRC response to the 2018 proposed changes to occupational exposure limits
The Ontario Ministry of Labour proposed a number of changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in 2018. These changes include updates to the occupational exposure limits (OELs) in Regulation 833 for a number of hazardous substances including formaldehyde, toluene diisocyanate, and cobalt containing tungsten chloride. Additionally, the Ministry of Labour proposed adding a …
Controlling diesel particulate matter from on-road diesel engines
An infographic describing control strategies for diesel engine exhaust from on-road applications.
Controlling diesel particulate matter in underground mines
A visual guide to the strategies available for controlling diesel particulate matter in underground mining.
Colorectal Cancer Resources
Information on occupational exposures that increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
Breast Cancer Resources
Information on occupational exposures that increase the risk of breast cancer.
Prostate Cancer Resources
Information on occupational exposures that increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
