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Nov. 24-30 is National Addictions Awareness Week. OCRC and IWH have jointly established a program to examine and monitor opioid-related adverse health events and identify Ontario worker groups at risk. Learn more about the project: opioidsandwork.ca

In recognition of Radon Action Month, check out our study on radon in Ontario workplaces, which found radon levels exceeding Canadian guidelines in 2.6% of workplaces tested. Discover more about our research and the impact of radon in Ontario workplaces: occupationalcancer.ca/project/radon-…

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is on November 30. There is emerging evidence that occupation may play a role in the  development of stomach cancer, and certain occupational groups may be at higher risk. View our key findings: odsp-ocrc.ca/stomach-gastri…

🔥January is #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ In Week 1 of FFCAM, the #IAFF is educating members who have been diagnosed w/ cancer on the impact of presumptive coverage and workers' compensation. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wPJUU #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer 💪🧑‍🚒

This January marks the 2nd annual #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth, a time to raise awareness about the cancer risks firefighters face🚒🔥 Interested in learning more? Check out our firefighting-related research and resources: occupationalcancer.ca/area_of_focus/…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Little is known about occupational risks for cervical cancer. View our fact sheet on female reproductive cancer risks among Ontario workers to learn more: occupationalcancer.ca/resources/fema…

OEH seminars are back! We're starting 2025 off with Dr. Meghan Winters who will present on Practices and Inspiration for Sustainable Transportation Equity: Case Studies from Canadian Cities. Register to join us this Friday, Jan. 17 from 12-1PM: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Firefighters are exposed to a wide range of known and suspected carcinogens. In our study, Ontario firefighters had a 23% higher risk of developing cancer, compared to other workers. View the fact sheet: occupationalcancer.ca/surveillance-a… #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth

Join OHCOW and OCRC on World Cancer Day, February 4th, for a webinar discussing how sex influences risk of cancer, research related to occupations such as Fire Fighters and others, and important risk reduction tools! Register: bit.ly/4hqo4r7

🎉We are excited to announce that on January 27th, Jill MacLeod will be stepping into the role of Administrative Director at the OCRC!🎉 View the news post: occupationalcancer.ca/welcome-admin-…

👨‍🚒 Did you know that firefighting is considered carcinogenic according to IARC? Researchers at the OCRC University of Toronto are assessing firefighters' exposure to hazards, their risk of cancer, and ways to protect them. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53768.html?f… #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth

Engineered stone has grown in popularity over recent years, but at what cost? On Friday, Jan. 31 @ 12PM, Dr. Cummings will present an OEH seminar on "A modern epidemic of an ancient disease: Silicosis among engineered stone fabricators". Register here: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

How can we move forward to improve health outcomes among firefighters? 🔥 OCRC's report shares perspectives from firefighting stakeholders and researchers on research gaps, priorities, and future directions: occupationalcancer.ca/resources/ffcr… #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth

Join OHCOW and OCRC on #WorldCancerDay, Feb 4 @ 11:30AM, for a free webinar that will explore how sex influences risk of cancer and translating occupational cancer knowledge into action. Register to attend: eventbrite.ca/e/world-cancer…

Our vision is the elimination of occupational disease, including cancer, and we're committed to being a leader in occupational health research in Ontario and across Canada. Explore our research: occupationalcancer.ca #WorldCancerDay

Join us this Friday, February 14 from 12:00 to 1:00pm for another OEH seminar! Martin Bartels and Emmanuella Avornyoh will present on "PQRA on Whin Valley Rice Field in Shama, Ghana". Register here: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us this Friday, February 28 from 12-1PM for another OEH seminar! Dr. Frank de Vocht will present on "5G: knowns, unknowns, known-unknowns, and myths". Register now: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us for another Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar on Friday, March 14, 12-1PM! Brianna Frangione will present on "Exposure to ionizing radiation and dementia mortality among nuclear power plant workers". Register to attend: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us this Friday, March 28 from 12-1PM as Dr. Robert Macpherson presents on the "Understanding differences in work injury and disability of mobile workers in Canada". Register here: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

With summer just around the corner, Dr. Sally Radisic will be discussing extreme heat and public health. 📢Register now to join this final OEH Seminar of the 2024-2025 series, happening this Friday, April 11 @ 12-1PM EST: phesc.zoom.us/meeting/regist…