Safe and Sound with CCOHS

Implementing small changes can have a profound effect on employee well-being. Leadership expert Dr. Julian Barling shares the most important factors for creating a productive, healthy and safe workplace. Dr. Barling will speak more about navigating the brave new workplace at CCOHS Forum, taking place September 26-27 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Released: May 9, 2023 File Size:  6.7 MB Length:  11:30 m...

"He had big hands, big feet, and a great big heart." Donna Van Bruggen's life was forever changed the day her son David didn't come home from work. Hear her powerful story, and how getting involved with Threads of Life has helped her process her grief. ·          Released: April 12, 2023 ·          File Size:  9.9 MB ·          Length:   18:29 minutes ************************* « Day of Mourning: D...

Canada is warming at roughly twice the rate of the rest of the world, and the effects are being felt in workplaces across the country. In the latest episode of  Health and Safety To Go , hear from a geoscientist and climate change expert on which industries are most affected and how employers and workers can adapt. Released: March 9, 2023 File Size:  3.6 MB Length: 6:41 minutes

Au Canada, le réchauffement climatique est environ deux fois plus rapide que dans le reste du monde, et les effets de celui-ci se font sentir jusque dans les milieux de travail partout au pays. Dans le  plus récent  balado  De la SST pour emporter! , un géoscientifique et spécialiste en changements climatiques explique quels sont les secteurs les plus touchés et comment les employeurs et les trava...

Are jargon and acronyms used everywhere in your workplace? Create a safer and more inclusive environment by using plain language. Here are four tips to get started. Released: January 27, 2023 File Size:  3 MB Length: 5:03 minutes

Utilisez-vous du jargon et des acronymes partout dans votre lieu de travail? Adoptez un langage simple pour créer un environnement plus sûr et plus inclusif. Voici quatre conseils pour commencer. Date de diffusion : 27 janvier 2023 Taille du fichier : 3.3 MB Durée : 6 : 35 minutes

There's a lot more to working safely in the cold than bundling up in layers. In the latest CCOHS podcast: what workers and employers need to know. Released: December 13, 2022 File Size:  5 MB Length: 6:34 minutes

Pour travailler en toute sécurité dans le froid, il ne suffit pas de s'emmitoufler dans plusieurs couches de vêtements. Dans le dernier balado du CCHST : ce que les travailleurs et les employeurs doivent savoir. Date de diffusion : 13 decembre 2022 Taille du fichier : 5 MB Durée : 9 : 13 minutes

The number of workers in Canada who are also caregivers is on the rise. Here's how workplaces can provide support. Released: November 16, 2022 File Size:  9 MB Length: 17:57 minutes ------------------------- < < Carer-Friendly Workplaces >>   Le nombre de travailleurs canadiens qui sont également des aidants naturels augmente. Voici comment les lieux de travail peuvent vous aider. Date de diffusio...

La prévention des blessures ergonomiques commence par la détermination des dangers et des facteurs de risque. Voici ce qu'il faut surveiller lorsqu'il s'agit de se tenir au travail. Date de diffusion : 20 octobre 2022 Taille du fichier : 4.8 MB Durée : 9 : 23 minutes

Preventing any ergonomic injury starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors. Here's what to look out for when it comes to standing on the job. Released: October 19, 2022 File Size:  5 MB Length: 6:40 minutes

In First Nations communities, several factors are considered before undertaking new health and safety initiatives. Jeff Robert, an Indigenous human resources practitioner, shares his insights in this episode. Released: September 21, 2022 File Size: 5.5 MB Length: 9:57 minutes < < Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Safety >> Dans les communautés des Premières Nations, plusieurs facteurs sont pri...

Description: Every person employed in Canada has the right to a safe work environment. In this episode we discuss the three basic rights of all workers in Canada. Released: August 16, 2022 File Size: 4.2 MB Length: 6 : 13 minutes

Toute personne employée au Canada a droit à un milieu de travail sécuritaire. Dans le présent épisode, nous discutons des trois droits fondamentaux de tous les travailleurs au Canada. Date de diffusion : 16 août 2022 Taille du fichier : 2 MB Durée : 8 : 20 minutes

Being able to fully disconnect from work is key to a healthy, happy, and productive workplace. In this episode, we discuss what employers and workers can each do to help. Released: July 19, 2022 File Size:  3 MB Length: 5:51 minutes

Être capable de complètement décrocher du travail est essentiel à un milieu de travail sain, positif et productif. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons de ce que les employeurs et les employés peuvent faire pour aider. Date de diffusion : 17 juillet 2022 Taille du fichier : 7 MB Durée : 7 : 24 minutes

Tracking patterns and trends in occupational disease in different industries can help target prevention efforts. We talk with Paul Demers from the Occupational Cancer Research Centre about the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) and what the data reveals. Released: June 14, 2022 File Size:  5 MB Length: 8:07 minutes **************************************** « Identifying and Monitoring...

With landscaping season ramping up, here are some tips for working safely. Released: May 16, 2022 File Size:  6 MB Length: 5:50 minutes

Alors que la saison de l'aménagement paysager bat son plein, voici quelques conseils pour travailler en toute sécurité" Date de diffusion : 16 mai 2022 Taille du fichier : 4.5 MB Durée : 8 : 19 minutes

Eugene Gutierrez joins CCOHS to talk about the day his father Bot didn't come home from work, the importance of workplace safety, and how Threads of Life supports families affected by workplace tragedies. Released: April 14, 2022 File Size:  7 MB Length: 12:16 minutes -------------------- « Day of Mourning: Eugene Gutierrez' Story » Eugene Gutierrez se joint au CCHST pour parler du jour où son pèr...

Small and medium-sized workplaces rely on safety data sheets for understanding the hazards associated with the chemicals they are using. But what if you have more questions about the chemicals? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Thomas Tenkate from Ryerson University about chemical safety management and a new free tool that can help workplaces more effectively assess and understand chemical hazards....

Work that involves sitting is not without risk of injury. In fact, varicose veins, stiff necks, and numbness in the legs are reported more frequently among seated employees than those doing heavier tasks. Limited mobility contributes to injuries in the parts of the body that move us: the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and prevent injuries while...

Le travail en position assise comporte son lot de risques de blessures. En fait, on signale davantage de cas de varices, de raideurs de la nuque et d'engourdissements des jambes chez les employés qui travaillent en position assise que chez ceux qui effectuent des tâches plus exigeantes. Une mobilité réduite contribue à des blessures dans les régions du corps responsables des mouvements, à savoir l...

Workers in mining, construction, masonry, and glass and ceramic production are at higher risk of silica exposure, which can cause lung cancer. We discuss how employers can reduce these exposures, including a new silica control tool pilot program in Ontario, with Kimberly O'Connell from the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers. Released: January 18, 2022 File Size:  5.1 MB Length:   8:30...

Vaccines are an important part of a layered approach to workplace safety during COVID-19. We discuss the benefits and challenges. Released: December 14, 2021 File Size:  2.7 MB Length:   4:56 minutes