Psychological Health and Safety NEW!
Merv Gilbert, Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University and Gerry Culina, General Health and Safety Services Manager at CCOHS, discuss the powerful and expanding impact mental health problems have on the workplace.
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January 17, 2012 |
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11:40 minutes |
Reflections from the President’s Desk
It's been another memorable year here at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Listen to this very special podcast as CCOHS President Steve Horvath reflects upon the past year, shares his hopes for the New Year ahead, and extends his holiday wishes to you all.
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December 21, 2011 |
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4:12 minutes |
Radiation in the Workplace: The Safety Side
Join CCOHS and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada for the second of this two-part mini-series on radiation in the workplace. This episode focuses on safety and how workers can protect themselves from radiation in the workplace. Part one of the series is entitled Radiation in the Workplace: The Basics.
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December 14, 2011 |
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7.4 MB |
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8:03 minutes |
Radiation in the Workplace: The Basics
Join CCOHS and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada in this special two-part mini-series on radiation in the workplace. This episode focuses on radiation basics such as what is radiation, where it can be found and the health effects to workers.
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November 10, 2011 |
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8.6 MB |
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9:26 minutes |
Prolonged Sitting: The Risks of Sitting Too Long
CCOHS highlights the health issues surrounding prolonged sitting at work, and what workers can do to avoid the risks of sitting too long.
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October 13, 2011 |
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3.6 MB |
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3:55 minutes |
Car Seat Ergonomics
Dhananjai Borwankar, Technical Specialist at CCOHS explains how drivers can adjust their car seats to ensure proper posture and eliminate pains and strains while driving.
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September 27, 2011 |
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8 MB |
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8:45 minutes |
Proper Lighting in the Workplace
CCOHS explores how poor lighting can affect worker productivity, and offers tips on conducting a lighting audit.
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September 15, 2011 |
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2.3 MB |
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2:31 minutes |
Roadside Safety
Mark Ordeman, Manager of Transportation at WorkSafeBC, discusses the safety hazards faced each day by those who work on or near roads including emergency responders, construction workers, utility workers and tow truck drivers.
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August 25, 2011 |
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4.8 MB |
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5:13 minutes |
Protecting Yourself Against Bee Stings
CCOHS shares tips on how workers can protect themselves from bee stings when working outdoors.
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August 11, 2011 |
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4.2 MB |
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4:36 minutes |
Safety Tips for Landscapers
CCOHS outlines some of the hazards workers face when landscaping, and offers general safety precautions to take to work safely.
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July 21, 2011 |
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2.4 MB |
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2:34 minutes |
Summer Sun Safety
Will you be working or playing outdoors this summer? Gillian Bromfield of the Canadian Cancer Society sheds some light on summer sun safety.
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July 7, 2011 |
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3.4 MB |
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3:44 minutes |
Water Safety for the Summer
Shelley Dalke from the Canadian Red Cross outlines how you can stay safe while working and vacationing on the water this summer.
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June 16, 2011 |
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5.1 MB |
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5:27 minutes |
Challenges of an Aging Workforce
CCOHS examines the challenges of aging workers and what employers can do to accommodate the needs of all workers.
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June 9, 2011 |
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3.2 MB |
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3:21 minutes |
HR and Health and Safety
Gerry Culina, Manager of General Health and Safety Services at CCOHS, discusses the roles Human Resources and Health & Safety play to improve performance in the workplace.
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May 26, 2011 |
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13.8 MB |
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14:41 minutes |
Working in Close Quarters
Do you work in confined spaces? Listen to our latest podcast to learn about the potential hazards and find out how you can stay safe.
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May 17, 2011 |
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3.2 MB |
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3:21 minutes |
Noise Control in the Workplace
Sound can be hazardous to a person's hearing if it’s too loud or exposure is too long. Emma Ashurst, occupational health and safety specialist with CCOHS, joins us to explain the limits of noise, their effects and how we can control them.
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April 20, 2011 |
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7.4 MB |
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7:57 minutes |
Summer Job Safety
Learn how you can help keep young workers safe this summer.
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April 1, 2011 |
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3.4 MB |
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3:37 minutes |
Losing Sleep Over Daylight Savings Time
CCOHS takes a quick look at Daylight Savings Time and its possible effects on workplace injuries.
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March 8, 2011 |
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2.8 MB |
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3:01 minutes |
Smoking Cessation and the Workplace
Jennifer Mitton of Hamilton Public Health Services’ Tobacco Control Program chats with CCOHS about smoking cessation in the workplace – providing some great tips for workers and workplaces alike.
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March 3, 2011 |
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11.1 MB |
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11:51 minutes |
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries
CCOHS takes a quick look at work-related musculoskeletal injuries and how to prevent them – in time for RSI Awareness Day.
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February 22, 2011 |
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2.8 MB |
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2:59 minutes |
Substance Use and the Workplace
In this episode we examine the issues surrounding substance use and the workplace with Dr. Matthew Young, senior policy analyst at the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse, and Barbara Butler, president of Barbara Butler and Associates Inc.
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February 17, 2011 |
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11.6 MB |
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12:20 minutes |
The Scoop on How to Safely Shovel Snow
Think you know how to shovel snow safely? Here’s the scoop from CCOHS.
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January 25, 2011 |
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3.8 MB |
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4:03 minutes |
Working in the Cold
Do you work outdoors in the winter? Join as we speak with Jan Chappel, senior technical specialist at CCOHS, on how to be cautious when working in cold conditions.
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January 11, 2011 |
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7.7 MB |
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8:13 minutes |
Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls
Join us as we look at ways you can avoid slipping, tripping and falling in the workplace.
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December 21, 2010 |
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2.6 MB |
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2:44 minutes |
Be Safe and Sound this Holiday Season
Here are some tips to help you and your family stay healthy and safe as you enjoy the festivities of the holiday season.
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December 14, 2010 |
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6.72 MB |
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7:10 minutes |
Quick Guide to Indoor Air Quality
CCOHS examines the symptoms of poor indoor air, and what you and your workplace can do about it.
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November 25, 2010 |
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4.48 MB |
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4:53 minutes |
Workplace Fire Safety Tips
CCOHS talks with Rocco Iamello of Ottawa Fire Services about the basics for fire safety in the workplace.
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November 16, 2010 |
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9.05 MB |
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9:52 minutes |
Tips for a Job Safety Analysis
CCOHS covers the basic steps to conducting a job safety analysis.
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October 21, 2010 |
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3.49 MB |
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3:49 minutes |
Put Healthy on the Menu at Work
Looking for ways to encourage healthy eating in your workplace? CCOHS chats with Pat Elliot-Moyer from Hamilton Public Health about how a Healthy Food and Beverage Policy can help you do just that.
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October 9, 2010 |
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6.88 MB |
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7:31 minutes |
Farm Equipment Safety
Tips for staying safe on the farm when using heavy-duty equipment.
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September 23, 2010 |
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4.42 MB |
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4:50 minutes |
WHMIS After GHS
Lorraine Davison, Manager of Chemical Services at CCOHS, discusses GHS and its implications for Canadian workplaces once it becomes adopted.
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September 7, 2010 |
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5.71 MB |
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6:15 minutes |
Safe Driving Tips The Cell Phone Edition
Driving tips for using cell phones.
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August 24, 2010 |
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3.34 MB |
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3:39 minutes |
Getting the Jump on Healthy Workplace Month
Stan Murray of NQI and Laurie Tirone of CCOHS talk about the importance of healthy workplaces and how you and your organization can help create a culture of health and total well-being at work.
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August 10, 2010 |
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9.14 MB |
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10:03 minutes |
Lightning Safety
CCOHS discusses how to stay safe during a lightning storm.
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July 22, 2010 |
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4.83 MB |
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5:17 minutes |
2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners
CCOHS speaks with two of the 2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners.
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July 13, 2010 |
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5.57 MB |
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6:05 minutes |
Safety in the Sun
CCOHS discusses the importance of staying safe while working in the sun and the preventative measures you can take to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
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June 17, 2010 |
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3.56 MB |
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3:53 minutes |
Twitter Tips
Krista Travers, Marketing Communications Officer at CCOHS, discusses 10 Twitter tips that will enhance your social media health and safety initiatives.
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June 3, 2010 |
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6.27 MB |
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6:51 minutes |
Keeping Active at Work
CCOHS discusses the importance of keeping active at work and how organizations can encourage their employees to get started on a journey to a healthier self, and a healthier workplace.
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May 20, 2010 |
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2.49 MB |
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2:43 minutes |
New Workers: Orientation is Key
Len Hong, President and CEO at CCOHS, discuss how to keep new and young workers safe on the job by having a formal orientation program in place.
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May 6, 2010 |
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8.83 MB |
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9:38 minutes |
Improving the Lives of Shift Workers
CCOHS shares tips on how organizations and individual workers can take steps to ease the effects of shift work on their health.
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April 22, 2010 |
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4.62 MB |
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5:03 minutes |
Workplace Injuries: A Personal Story
Just in time for the National Day of Mourning and National Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) Week, Bill Bowman, a victim of a workplace injury shares his personal story and how he and his family were impacted by the tragedy. Bill also describes the work of Threads of Life, an organization that provides support to families affected by workplace tragedies.
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April 8, 2010 |
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8.60 MB |
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9:24 minutes |
Working Alone
CCOHS shares tips on how to stay safe while working alone.
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March 25, 2010 |
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2.72 MB |
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2:59 minutes |
Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
Jessie Callaghan, Senior Technical Specialist, at CCOHS discusses workplace violence and harassment - how to protect your employees, tips for prevention and the new requirements under Ontario Bill 168.
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March 18, 2010 |
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6.60 MB |
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7:13 minutes |
Tips to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries
Just in time for International RSI Awareness Day on February 28, CCOHS outlines the cause of work related repetitive strain injuries and offers tips on how to prevent them.
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February 18, 2010 |
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2.63 MB |
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2:53 min |
Mentally Healthy Workplace
Donna Hardaker, Workplace Mental Health Specialist for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s York Region Branch, discusses mental health in the workplace and how to relieve workplace stress.
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February 5, 2010 |
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7.68 MB |
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8:24 min |
Cyberbullying
We live in a world that revolves around constant communication and, while that comes with many positive aspects, there can be downsides. CCOHS explains what cyberbullying is and outlines ways to prevent you from becoming a target for this behaviour as you use your electronic communications devices and email.
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January 21, 2010 |
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3.30 MB |
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3:37 minutes |
Systematic Approach to Creating Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Chris Moore, Manager, Training and Education Services at CCOHS explains how management systems help to provide a framework for building health and safety programs to achieve better performance and an overall healthier workplace.
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January 7, 2010 |
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7.76 MB |
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8:29 min |
Winter Driving Tips
CCOHS shares tips on how to drive safely in extreme weather such as snow, ice and slush.
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December 15, 2009 |
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3.12 MB |
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3:25 minutes |
Quality MSDSs - Why and How
Lea Neglia, Chemical Safety Tools, Working Group Leader at CCOHS shares what Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are used for, why it’s so important to have one, and the challenges Canadians face when authoring MSDSs.
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December 3, 2009 |
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6.12 MB |
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6:42 min |
Workplace Noise
Occupational noise is one of the most common health hazards in the workplace and can affect people differently, depending on how susceptible they are. CCOHS explains the types of workplace noise and how it can affect your health.
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November 17, 2009 |
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3.99 MB |
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4: 22 minutes |
Leading Your Team to a Healthier Workplace
Jim Clemmer, Practical Leadership Strategist and best-selling author outlines how organizations can lead their teams and incorporate health and safety into its organizational culture.
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November 2, 2009 |
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417 MB |
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10:30 minutes |
Working From Home
When teleworking (or working from home), it’s important to address all of the health and safety concerns just as you would at any workplace. CCOHS shares tips and recommendations on how to make your telework office a safe one.
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October 20, 2009 |
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3.28 MB |
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3:36 min |
Healthy Workplaces
Dr. P.K. Abeytunga, Vice President and Director General of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, shares the importance of creating an integrated, comprehensive approach to health and wellness in the workplace.
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October 13, 2009 |
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6.31 MB |
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6:54 minutes |
Help Prevent the Spread
CCOHS shares 9 healthy hygiene habits to help prevent the spread of germs (and to keep from catching someone else’s) during the cough, cold and flu season.
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September 15, 2009 |
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3:02 MB |
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3:32 minutes |
Bridging the Generations at Work
Giselle Kovary, Managing Partner and Co-founder of n-gen People Performance Inc. discusses the four generations of workers that make up our workforce, and the unique identities and behaviors of each in the workplace. Giselle Kovary is a featured speaker at Forum III, Mar 8 & 9, 2010.
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August 7, 2009 |
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8.66 MB |
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9:28 minutes |
Working in the Heat: How Hot is Too Hot?
Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist of CCOHS discusses heat stress and how to stay safe when working in extreme heat.
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July 15, 2009 |
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5.7 MB |
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6:11 minutes |
Keeping Young Workers Safe
Special guest Len Hong, PCEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, shares how employers can help young workers stay safe at work.
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June 1, 2009 |
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17.4 MB |
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19 minutes |
Planning for Influenza
Special guest Len Hong, PCEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, discusses how organizations can plan and prepare for a possible flu outbreak by having a business continuity plan.
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May 15, 2009 |
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9.02 MB |
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9:51 minutes |
National Day of Mourning
Special guest Len Hong, PCEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, talks about the National Day of Mourning and its relevance to Canadians.
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April 15, 2009 |
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2.61 MB |
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9 minutes |
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