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As a research centre at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, CROSH works with workplaces, organizations, and communities to solve real-world health and safety problems through applied research. www.crosh.ca
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CROSH Director Dr. Sandra Dorman has been recognized as a 2025 Top Woman in Safety by Canadian Occupational Safety! She is "an outstanding female leader shaping the future of occupational health and safety (OHS)".

Full COS profile ⬇️
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COS Top Women in Safety 2025 - Sandra Dorman
Highlighting the top female safety leaders in Canada making workplaces safer and reducing the number of injuries
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March 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Fantastic news for research at @laurentianu.bsky.social! Dr. Tammy Eger has been re-appointed as Vice-President, Research, with a second five-year term starting on July 1, 2025.

Congratulations on your re-appointment, Dr. Eger!

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Dr. Tammy Eger Re-Appointed as Vice-President, Research at Laurentian University
Laurentian University is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Tammy Eger to the role of Vice-President, Research for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2025.
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March 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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At @laurentianu.bsky.social's Research Week, Melanie Cloutier won Best Presentation in the Faculty of Education and Health at the Graduate Symposium. 👏

Congratulations and very well done, Melanie! 👏 🎉

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Photo of Melanie Cloutier and text that reads "Best Presentation, Graduate Symposium in the Faculty of Education and Health at Laurentian University’s Research Week." "Melanie Cloutier." "“Evaluating Seat Adjustment Training for Heavy Equipment Operators Based on Knowledge, Behaviours, and Self-Efficacy.” Logos for CROSH and Laurentian University
March 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Courtney Lessel on receiving the prestigious Dr. Dan Archambault Research Service Award for her outstanding contributions to research at CROSH and Laurentian U (@laurentianu.bsky.social)!

Well done, Courtney!

Read the full award announcement ⬇️
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Courtney Lessel receiving the Dr. Dan Archambault Research Service Award for her invaluable contribution to research efforts at the Laurentian University and CROSH. From left to right, Dr. Sandra Dorman, Director, CROSH; Gisele Roberts, Director Research and Innovation; Courtney Lessel, CROSH Research Coordinator; Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice-President, Research.
March 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Excellent work by all the participants of the Voyageurs’ Innovation Challenge of @laurentianu.bsky.social's Research Week, including CROSH members Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie and Md Rashed Azad Chowdhury and their respective teams!

#research
February 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Learn how wearable tech can fit into a broader risk management program.

New article from OHS Canada Magazine on wearable tech in occupational health and safety featuring CROSH Director Dr. Sandra Dorman.

Read it today ⬇️

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Wearable tech 101 - OHS Canada Magazine
The global wearable technology market is expected to reach US$265.4 billion by 2026, according to projections from Markets and Markets. This segment covers
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February 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Dr. Nancy Lightfoot, CROSH research member, recently spoke with Morning North's Markus Schwabe about her research (and personal experience) with patient and healthcare provider experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Check out the full interview! ⬇️

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Image of caregiver holding the hand of a person with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Image overlaid with headphones and radio tower. Text summary of a research study on "Patient and Professional Experience of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Northern Ontario". "The team conducted interviews with RA patients, pharmacists, family physicians, advanced clinical practitioners in arthritis care, and a rheumatologist in Northern Ontario to analyze the themes within each group’s experience with RA and its treatment. All groups mentioned long wait times to access specialized care and the importance of local care." List of authors: "Nancy Lightfoot, PhD, David Marsh, MD, Sherry Mongeau, PhD, Susan Boyko, M.Ed., PhD, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia, PhD, Lucio Fabris, RPh"
February 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Learn about the link between exposure to McIntyre Powder and an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in this study by CROSH research members Dr. Andrew Zarnke and Dr. Sandra Dorman and their co-authors.

Read the full open access article here ⬇️
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Graphic explaining a recent research publication. X-ray like image of a human chest showing the heart. CROSH Logo. Text that reads “Cardiovascular Disease Rates in Ontario Miners exposed to McIntyre Powder. McIntyre Powder was developed as a treatment to prevent silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Between 1943 and 1979 in Ontario, underground mine workers were required to breathe McIntyre Powder before (and sometimes after) every work shift. The powder, however, has been associated with several serious long-term health effects. In this study, the team found a link between exposure to McIntyre Powder and an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.” The study authors are Andrew Zarnke PhD, Sarah Rhodes PhD, Nathan DeBono PhD, Colin Berriault MA, Sandra C. Dorman PhD
February 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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ICYMI, you can watch the recorded keynote address of CROSHCon 2025 for free at crosh.ca/croshcon2025.

Presented in an easy-to-understand manner, the talk gives a primer and update on current best HAVS practice and reviews the pathophysiology of HAVS and how the condition is diagnosed and managed.
Headshot of Dr. Aaron Thompson. Text written on a blackboard that reads "Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessment and management. Presented by Dr. Aaron Thompson, MD, MPH, FRCPC." Icon of vibration and hand. Logo of CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers.
February 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Check it out! Recent paper on patient and professional experience of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Northern Ontario. Authors include CROSH research members Dr. Nancy Lightfoot, Dr. Sherry Mongeau, and Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia.

Read the full paper here ⬇️
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January 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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That's a wrap on CROSHCon 2025. Thank you to our keynote speaker, Dr. Aaron Thompson, our presenters, and everyone who attended!

In case you missed any of the presentations, the recordings will be posted to crosh.ca/croshcon2025 soon!

#HealthAndSafety #Research #CROSHCon2025
CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers logo. Text that says "Thank you!". Photos of the presenters, who are Dr. Aaron Thompson, Flavia Marrone, Dawson O’Hara, Kailey Beggs, Melanie Cloutier Alexandra Bertrim, Pranil G C, Elmira Saffarvarkiani, Taylor Lloyd, Christopher Brescacin, Camden Babin
January 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Join OHCOW and OCRC on World Cancer Day, February 4th, for a webinar featuring discussions on how sex influences risk of cancer, research related to occupations such as Fire Fighters and others, and important risk reduction tools! LINK: www.eventbrite.ca/e/world-canc...
January 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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New open-access journal article on the usability of virtual reality in working-at-heights safety training. From CROSH members Pranil G C and Dr. Ratvinder Grewal!

Read the full article for free at jmids.avestia.com/2024/014.html

#HealthAndSafety #SafetyTraining
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Research card summarizing a recent publication by Pranil G C, BE, MSc, Dr. Ratvinder Grewal, PhD. Title: "Studying the Usability of a VR Interface in Safety Training". Text that reads "In exploring the usability of traditional methods of safety training, like videos, versus VR simulations, the team found that users generally preferred VR training. However, one group found video-based training easier to understand. Based on these findings, the team proposed recommendations for integrating a VR interface into traditional training methods." Includes an screenshot from a VR program showing a construction worker working at heights.
December 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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New publication! Dr. Caroline Dignard and her co-authors present 8 evidence-based recommendations for improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ontario mining workers.

Read the full article for free at ⬇️
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#mining #mentalhealth
Summary of research publication that has an icon of a miner and the text "8 Recommendations". Further text reads, "Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ontario Mining Workers. The team developed a series of evidence-based recommendations for improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ontario mining workers. These eight recommendations stem from the team's previous study findings which examined stress, anxiety, and depression in this workforce." List of publication authors, Dr. Caroline Dignard et al
December 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Free online health & safety conference! Registration is open for CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers.

Health & safety professionals, students, and researchers will all benefit from the talks with their clear, applicable take-home messages.

Learn more and register crosh.ca/croshcon2025.
Text that reads "CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers. Free online conference. January 24, 2025. 11 Health and Safety Presentations on 1) Vibration and Ergonomics 2) Health and Safety Training 3) Field Evaluations. crosh.ca/croshcon2025"
November 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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Want to learn about measuring foot-transmitted vibration exposure?

Make sure to tune into Dawson O'Hara's talk at CROSHCon 2024: Occupational Illness Awareness.

Register for CROSHCon for free at crosh.ca/croshcon2024
Photo of CROSH student member Dawson O'Hara and text that reads: "Virtual, January 19, 2024, CROSHCon 2024: Occupational Illness Awareness. Including a presentation on: 'Development of an instrumented insole for measuring foot-transmitted vibration exposure." 10:30 11:00 AM, Presented by Dawson O'Hara, Master's Student, Mechanical Engineering, Laurentian University, Register for Free crosh.ca/croshcon2024'
January 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes et une nouvelle année pleine de bonheur, de santé et de sécurité !
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December 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy new year!
Winter landscape and text that reads: Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy new year!
December 13, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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Join us on January 19, 2024 for our online health and safety conference, CROSHCon 2024: Occupational Illness Awareness.

Session topics:

1) Vibration and musculoskeletal disorders
2) Heat illness
3) Infectious occupational disease

Registration is free, and all are welcome!

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Text that reads: "Virtual. January 19, 2024. CROSHCon 2024: Occupational Illness Awareness. Featuring the inaugural Mr. Leo Gerard Legacy Fund Keynote Address. Register for Free. 9 presentations from health and safety researchers and students. Session topics: vibration and musculoskeletal disorders; Heat illness; Infectious occupational disease. crosh.ca/croshcon2024"
November 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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It was a pleasure to host Laurentian University's Gerontology and Exercise class in our Workplace Simulator Lab this morning. We got to discuss how workplace health and safety during working years can influence quality of life during retirement.
Laurentian University students gathered around a student in a lab demonstrating a seat and platform that mimics the vibration of work vehicles.
October 24, 2023 at 2:43 PM