Research
Asbestos exposure in schools
Completed. The goal of the study was to assess custodial workers’ awareness of asbestos through an online survey.
Exposure to antineoplastic drugs among Ontario’s healthcare settings
Complete.This study identified safe drug handling practices for antineoplastic drugs, the degree of compliance with these best practices and the perceived barriers to compliance in Ontario’s retail pharmacies, veterinary clinics and long-term care homes.
The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) for Ontario Workers
In progress. This project will launch a new system for occupational health surveillance through the linkage of existing administrative databases to identify jobs and work-related factors that can pose health risks to Ontario workers.
Strengthening occupational carcinogen surveillance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dormant. This project aims to enhance estimates of exposure to occupational carcinogens in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Ontario Mining Exposure Database
In progress. The OCRC is creating a database of exposure measurements collected in mines in Ontario that will serve as a valuable tool for surveillance and prevention in the Ontario mining industry.
Sun Safety at Work Canada: Outdoor worker sun safety
Completed. The Sun Safety at Work Canada project will develop a nationally-applicable sun safety program for outdoor workers to help prevent skin cancer and heat illness.
North American Pooled Project: pesticides, agricultural exposures, and cancer
The objective of the North American Pooled Project is to assess the effects of exposure to specific pesticides and other agricultural factors in association with different cancer types.
