In the face of #FutureOfWork challenges, researchers on an IWH study set out to identify strategies to include people with disabilities in the labour market. A new report details top-ranked strategies, according to experts and people with lived experience: iwh.on.ca/plain-language…

In our latest IWH study, we found that while comorbid #rheumatic and #depression symptoms reduced productivity among young adults, a supportive work environment has the potential to help. Read our open access study here: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Curious about what studies are coming next from IWH scientists? From optimizing workers' daily activity patterns for heart health, to taking stock of BC's psychosocial work environment, read about about the latest externally-funded projects: iwh.on.ca/news/grant-rou…

Our July edition of IWH News is out! This issue includes: ➡IWH study links unpaid overtime work to high stress and burnout ➡What research is coming next from IWH scientists? ➡Fraser Mustard Postdoctoral award ...and more: mailchi.mp/iwh/iwh-news-2…

A study by IWH and University of Toronto researchers showed that lesbian, gay and bisexual workers had poorer outcomes on most job quality indicators and were three times more likely to be precariously employed than straight workers: iwh.on.ca/plain-language…

Could employment support programs impact the health of young adults living with episodic disabilities? Read about an IWH study that recently investigated this question with a systematic review: iwh.on.ca/plain-language…

It's that time of year again! We've rounded up 5 IWH research findings from the past year that we think can make a difference to workplace injury and disability prevention programs: iwh.on.ca/publications/5… #OccupationalHealth #HealthAndSafety #ReturnToWork #SafetyTraining

Our August edition of IWH News is out! This issue includes: ➡5 things we think you should know ➡Severe work-related injury rates not decreasing in Ontario ➡Estimating the worker & job groups most likely to be affected by machine learning ...and more: mailchi.mp/iwh/iwh-news-2…

As machine learning is increasingly used by workplaces, workers may experience potential benefits and drawbacks inequitably. An IWH research team led by Arif Jetha analyzed the extent to which different jobs in Canada may be exposed to #MachineLearning: iwh.on.ca/scientific-rep…

#WorkingAtHeights training became fully standardized and mandatory in Ontario in 2017. But did it make a difference to the rate of injuries due to falls from heights? Read about the IWH study: iwh.on.ca/plain-language…

IWH is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2024/2025 S. Leonard Syme Research Training Award recipients: ➡️Elsie Obeng-Kingsley, U of T Public Health ➡️Ainsley Miller, Lakehead University ➡️Andrea Baumann, Bloomberg Nursing Learn more about the awards and the recipients: iwh.on.ca/news/2024-sep-…

A new cycle of #ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) begins on Friday! Register at any time. echooem.iwh.on.ca I will be teaching alongside a fantastic team of specialists in work-related issues. #workHealth

Good episode on an important topic. Thank you to the producers for including a clip (at the 24:24 mark) about our study! Ontario Today with Amanda Pfeffer - Sep. 19, 2024: Cobbling together multiple jobs to make a living...What's the real cost on you? cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

This Friday, Sept. 27 @ 12PM, our Occupational & Environmental Health Seminar will feature Dr. Monique A.M. Gignac, presenting on the Job Demands and Accommodation Planning Tool for Workplace Support Planning. Register to attend bit.ly/oehsep27 IWH U of T Public Health

A study, “Occupational and sex differences in active commuting among Canadian workers from 2006 to 2016”, published in Health Reports, examines whether job types and PT work, by sex, were linked with active commuting among Canadian workers: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-003-… Statistics Canada