OHCOW
@ohcow.bsky.social
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc.
Helping injured workers since 1989.
www.ohcow.on.ca
Helping injured workers since 1989.
www.ohcow.on.ca
Occ|tober OHCOW Webinars continue with more great topics and speakers! Week 4 session is this Thursday, register today! Speakers are Dr. Sarah Rhodes - OHCOW Director, Projects, Dr. Nate DeBono - OCRC Scientist, Epidemiology and more! Certificates are available. https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Occ|tober OHCOW Webinars continue with more great topics and speakers! Week 4 session is this Thursday, register today! Speakers are Dr. Sarah Rhodes - OHCOW Director, Projects, Dr. Nate DeBono - OCRC Scientist, Epidemiology and more! Certificates are available. https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
World COPD Day seeks to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung condition that can be fatal. Workplace conditions can increase risk, such as exposure to silica dust and other substances. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MG8c6I
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
World COPD Day seeks to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a lung condition that can be fatal. Workplace conditions can increase risk, such as exposure to silica dust and other substances. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3MG8c6I
National Addictions Awareness Week is a time to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change. See our page on substance abuse in the work setting bit.ly/3OetSr6
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
National Addictions Awareness Week is a time to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change. See our page on substance abuse in the work setting bit.ly/3OetSr6
L'outil de contrôle de la silice dans la construction en Ontario est maintenant disponible en français! Connectez-vous et cliquez sur le bouton « Français » en haut de la page ! https://bit.ly/3LzuJEJ
Click the “Français” button at the top of the page to get the French version
Click the “Français” button at the top of the page to get the French version
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
L'outil de contrôle de la silice dans la construction en Ontario est maintenant disponible en français! Connectez-vous et cliquez sur le bouton « Français » en haut de la page ! https://bit.ly/3LzuJEJ
Click the “Français” button at the top of the page to get the French version
Click the “Français” button at the top of the page to get the French version
November 11, a day for remembrance and gratitude.
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
November 11, a day for remembrance and gratitude.
THIS THURSDAY Occ|tober & Beyond Webinar Series WEEK 3. Exposure and Risk Assessments. Speakers: Melanie Gorman Ng - BCCSA, Jeavana Sritharan - OCRC, Tracy Kirkham - OCRC. Certificates available. Register in advance.
https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
THIS THURSDAY Occ|tober & Beyond Webinar Series WEEK 3. Exposure and Risk Assessments. Speakers: Melanie Gorman Ng - BCCSA, Jeavana Sritharan - OCRC, Tracy Kirkham - OCRC. Certificates available. Register in advance.
https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
Occ-tober webinars continue! This Thursday catch Week 2, on WHMIS Information & Chemical Exposures. Certificates are available for attendees. Register today! https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Occ-tober webinars continue! This Thursday catch Week 2, on WHMIS Information & Chemical Exposures. Certificates are available for attendees. Register today! https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. See our resources for information on preventing cancer risk on the job, with info about the Silica Control Tool and the Diesel Exhaust Lung Cancer Risk Calculator. https://bit.ly/3JK0REV
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. See our resources for information on preventing cancer risk on the job, with info about the Silica Control Tool and the Diesel Exhaust Lung Cancer Risk Calculator. https://bit.ly/3JK0REV
Mo-vember is a month to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. Learn more, see our resources, and link to a special report about the state of physical and mental health of Canadian men. https://bit.ly/4odw6r0
October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Mo-vember is a month to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. Learn more, see our resources, and link to a special report about the state of physical and mental health of Canadian men. https://bit.ly/4odw6r0
Thursday October 30: WEEK ONE of Occ|tober & Beyond 2025 Webinar Series. Featuring speakers Dr. Joel Moody, Chief Prevention Officer; Kimberly O'Connell, OHCOW Exec. Director; Jasmine Kalasi, IHSA Occ. Hygienist; Steve Gore, WSN Occupational Hygienist. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
October 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Thursday October 30: WEEK ONE of Occ|tober & Beyond 2025 Webinar Series. Featuring speakers Dr. Joel Moody, Chief Prevention Officer; Kimberly O'Connell, OHCOW Exec. Director; Jasmine Kalasi, IHSA Occ. Hygienist; Steve Gore, WSN Occupational Hygienist. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
Invisible Disabilities Week, October 19 – 25, 2025. Not all Disabilities are Apparent: learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities. See our web page https://bit.ly/47iWmZR
October 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Invisible Disabilities Week, October 19 – 25, 2025. Not all Disabilities are Apparent: learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities. See our web page https://bit.ly/47iWmZR
Still time to register for the Online session! Come meet your Northern System Partners and equip yourself with tools and resources at this information session! NORTHERN STRONG: Health and Safety Expo https://bit.ly/4mPJxN4
October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Still time to register for the Online session! Come meet your Northern System Partners and equip yourself with tools and resources at this information session! NORTHERN STRONG: Health and Safety Expo https://bit.ly/4mPJxN4
October 12-19 is Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Bullying is a broad societal problem with roots – and therefore the potential for prevention – in the workplace. See our web site for resources. https://bit.ly/3A8lNk3
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
October 12-19 is Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Bullying is a broad societal problem with roots – and therefore the potential for prevention – in the workplace. See our web site for resources. https://bit.ly/3A8lNk3
October 10 was established as World Mental Health Day to raise global awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. OHCOW offers resources to improve workplace mental health and address psychosocial aspects of the workplace. https://bit.ly/3VZNCm7
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
October 10 was established as World Mental Health Day to raise global awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. OHCOW offers resources to improve workplace mental health and address psychosocial aspects of the workplace. https://bit.ly/3VZNCm7
This year’s theme for Women's history month is Women of Impact in Canada. It highlights the achievements of women, past and present, who have shaped Canada in fields like politics, science, arts, business, and the economy. See more on our website. https://bit.ly/3zU2iLY
October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This year’s theme for Women's history month is Women of Impact in Canada. It highlights the achievements of women, past and present, who have shaped Canada in fields like politics, science, arts, business, and the economy. See more on our website. https://bit.ly/3zU2iLY
REGISTER TODAY! Occ|tober & Beyond 2025: Webinar Series starts this month. Five sessions will look at relevant issues in Occupational Health and Safety. Expert speakers will discuss initiatives to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards. https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
REGISTER TODAY! Occ|tober & Beyond 2025: Webinar Series starts this month. Five sessions will look at relevant issues in Occupational Health and Safety. Expert speakers will discuss initiatives to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards. https://bit.ly/3KytmFQ
Global Ergonomics Month is a month-long initiative held annually in October to raise awareness of ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) hazards in workplaces. Hand-arm vibration is a focus. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4pZXt9f
October 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Global Ergonomics Month is a month-long initiative held annually in October to raise awareness of ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) hazards in workplaces. Hand-arm vibration is a focus. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4pZXt9f
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some occupations mean a higher risk for breast cancer due to substance exposure, sedentary work, and night shift work. Find out more.
https://bit.ly/3IVjs0h
https://bit.ly/3IVjs0h
October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some occupations mean a higher risk for breast cancer due to substance exposure, sedentary work, and night shift work. Find out more.
https://bit.ly/3IVjs0h
https://bit.ly/3IVjs0h
OHCOW is proud to be working alongside USW Local 2724 to help Algoma workers document their occupational exposure histories to protect their long term health. Algoma Steelworkers are encouraged to fill out our Questionnaire. Confidentiality is respected. https://bit.ly/4mPOHrH
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
OHCOW is proud to be working alongside USW Local 2724 to help Algoma workers document their occupational exposure histories to protect their long term health. Algoma Steelworkers are encouraged to fill out our Questionnaire. Confidentiality is respected. https://bit.ly/4mPOHrH
September 30 is a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. https://bit.ly/3o5GDZa
September 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
September 30 is a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. https://bit.ly/3o5GDZa
OHCOW remembers Leo Gerard, one of the founders of our organization. He will be remembered as a passionate fighter and visionary leader for working people. Read OHCOW's post about how much he accomplished to improve the lives of workers in Ontario and beyond: https://bit.ly/47ZogMs
September 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
OHCOW remembers Leo Gerard, one of the founders of our organization. He will be remembered as a passionate fighter and visionary leader for working people. Read OHCOW's post about how much he accomplished to improve the lives of workers in Ontario and beyond: https://bit.ly/47ZogMs
Announcing the October 16 event NORTHERN STRONG: Health and Safety Expo, a free opportunity to meet your Northern System Partners and learn about health and safety tools and resources. Live in Sudbury and virtual! Register in advance. https://bit.ly/4mPJxN4 ##occupationalhealthandsafety
September 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Announcing the October 16 event NORTHERN STRONG: Health and Safety Expo, a free opportunity to meet your Northern System Partners and learn about health and safety tools and resources. Live in Sudbury and virtual! Register in advance. https://bit.ly/4mPJxN4 ##occupationalhealthandsafety
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day. See OHCOW's resources and links for suicide awareness and prevention at the workplace, as well as tips to improve the psychosocial aspects of workplaces. https://bit.ly/3IchgRP
September 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day. See OHCOW's resources and links for suicide awareness and prevention at the workplace, as well as tips to improve the psychosocial aspects of workplaces. https://bit.ly/3IchgRP
Happy Labour Day! Check our Labour Day web page for information on the history of the occasion, and see if there is an event happening in your city! https://bit.ly/3JSFu3P
September 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy Labour Day! Check our Labour Day web page for information on the history of the occasion, and see if there is an event happening in your city! https://bit.ly/3JSFu3P
September 1 is Labour Day, a day to remember and celebrate the history of worker activism and labour rights in Ontario. Read the history and find out about parades and other events across the province! LINK: https://bit.ly/3JSFu3P
August 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
September 1 is Labour Day, a day to remember and celebrate the history of worker activism and labour rights in Ontario. Read the history and find out about parades and other events across the province! LINK: https://bit.ly/3JSFu3P