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La vaccination est un élément important d'une stratégie à plusieurs niveaux pour assurer la sécurité au travail pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Découvrez les avantages et les défis. Date de diffusion : 14 decembre 2021 Taille du fichier : 3.6 MB Durée : 6 : 30 minutes

Radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer among workers in Canada. Dr. Cheryl Peters of CAREX Canada discusses the testing process, a common misconception people have, and how employers can keep workers safe from radon. Released: November 22, 2021 File Size:  4.3 MB Length:   6:03 minutes ------------------------- « Keeping Workers Safe from Radon » L'exposition au radon est l'une des princ...

As the pandemic continues to change the way we work, people may be feeling uncertain, stressed, and anxious. Employers have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead with workers' mental health in mind. Dr. Donna Ferguson, a clinical psychologist in the Work Stress and Health Program at the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, discusses how we can navigate the new normal. Released: October...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers got used to new remote work environments. With workplaces bringing people back in, it's important to consider possible options. Learn more about hybrid workplaces and how to decide whether this model is right for your organization. Released: September 15, 2021 File Size:  4 MB Length:   6:54 minutes

Pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, de nombreux travailleurs se sont habitués à de nouveaux environnements de travail à distance. Maintenant que les milieux de travail font revenir les gens, il est important d'examiner les options possibles. Apprenez-en davantage sur les milieux de travail hybrides et sur la façon de déterminer si un tel modèle convient à votre organisation. Date de diffusion : 15 se...

A recent study reported that Canadians spend about 11 hours a day looking at a screen. Extended computer or digital device use can lead to a number of eye and vision problems, headaches, back pain, and sleep issues. Learn more about giving your eyes the break they need. Released: August 12, 2021 File Size:  3.3 MB Length:   5:38 minutes

Selon une étude récente, les Canadiens passent environ 11 heures par jour devant un écran. L'utilisation prolongée d'un ordinateur ou d'un appareil numérique peut entraîner un certain nombre de problèmes oculaires et de vision, des maux de tête, des maux de dos et des troubles du sommeil. Apprenez-en davantage sur la façon de donner à vos yeux la pause dont ils ont besoin. Date de diffusion : 12 a...

No matter the season or type of work, if staff don't drink enough fluids to replace what is lost in the day, they can become dehydrated. Just a small drop can cause a loss of energy, with severe dehydration being a medical emergency. Learn more about keeping workers safe, including tips for recognition and prevention. Released: July 7, 2021 File Size:  3.6 MB Length:   6:08 minutes

Peu importe la saison ou le type de travail, toute personne qui ne boit pas suffisamment de liquides pour remplacer ce qui est perdu durant la journée peut se déshydrater. Même une légère déshydratation peut entraîner une perte d'énergie, et toute déshydratation sévère constitue une urgence médicale. Apprenez en davantage sur la sécurité des travailleurs, y compris des conseils sur la reconnaissan...

Construction workers and those working in jobs with many physical demands may experience injury or pain at a higher rate. Without proper guidance, those who use opioids or other substances to manage this pain may be at an increased risk for experiencing harms. Listen to our podcast conversation with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction to learn more about the use of opioids, cannabis...

Brain injuries can be among the most serious of workplace injuries. To get a better understanding of the impacts on employees, employers, and how to support staff as they return to work, listen to this CCOHS podcast with researchers from the University of Toronto's Acquired Brain Injury & Society Team. Released: June 4, 2021 File Size:  11 MB Length:   18:02 minutes ---------- « Supporting Workers...

Workplaces have a duty to protect employees on the job, and part of that commitment includes having a current health and safety program in place. Learn more about the basics of a program, what's required by law, and how to ensure it's making a positive impact on your workers. Released: May 6, 2021 File Size:  4.6 MB Length:  8:12 minutes ---------- < < CCOHS Conversations: Unpacking the Basics of...

An organization's key asset is their workers, so ensuring that employees are physically and mentally healthy and able to perform their duties to the best of their ability is the right thing to do. To help achieve this, employers can create a compassionate workplace: one where workers feel safe to share and discuss their concerns, and one that fosters a caring culture of support in which everyone b...

Les travailleurs constituent l'atout principal d'une organisation, et c'est pourquoi il convient de faire en sorte qu'ils soient en bonne santé physique et mentale et en mesure d'effectuer leurs tâches du mieux qu'ils le peuvent. Pour contribuer à atteindre cet objectif, les employeurs peuvent créer un lieu de travail empreint de compassion : un lieu où les travailleurs se sentent à l'aise d'expri...

While many companies are committed to gender equality, a gap still exists between men and women in leadership roles. Learn more as we chat with leaders Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley and Janet Mannella about their journeys in the field of health and safety. Released: March 26, 2021 File Size:  14.5 MB Length:  22:38 minutes ---------- Conversations du CCHST : < < Women Leaders in Health and Safety >> Bien...

This month's new podcast features a conversation on Canada's new workplace harassment and violence legislation for federally regulated workplaces. Join Kathaleen Nicholson, Senior Policy Analyst, and Ana-Maria Iliescu-Stieghelbauer, Policy Officer, from Employment and Social Development Canada; and Amy Campbell, CCOHS Health and Safety Program Manager,  as they unpack some of the major components...

While the signs of workplace harassment and violence aren't always as clear as we need them to be, there are several preventative and supportive steps that a workplace can take to ensure that workers know how to recognize and report incidents if they happen. Released: January 25, 2021 File Size:  6.3 MB Length:   10:18 minutes

Bien que les signes de violence et de harcèlement en milieu de travail ne soient pas toujours aussi clairs qu'on le voudrait, plusieurs mesures préventives et de soutien peuvent être prises dans un milieu de travail pour que les travailleurs sachent comment reconnaître et signaler des incidents lorsqu'ils surviennent. Date de diffusion : 25 janvier 2021 Taille du fichier : 9.8 MB Durée : 13:02 min...

When workers take the time to recharge, they're making their mental heath a priority – something that's especially important over the holiday season. Join us in this month's conversation with Sonya Tonkovich, Canadian Registered Safety Professional, as we learn about the importance of taking our earned breaks, and the contract of connecting for work versus connecting for ourselves. Sonya also shar...

It's not a new term but it's getting attention as more people explore its ways to help improve their day-to-day lives. This month's new podcast features a conversation discussing emotional intelligence in the workplace. Sue Freeman, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Experiential Psychotherapist, discusses emotional intelligence, why matters in the workplace, and how we can develop our own emotional...

The COVID-19 global pandemic has created new challenges for workplaces and workplace inspections are changing to adapt to the new reality and the risk posed to workers. Amy Campbell, Health and Safety Program Manager at CCOHS, discusses how workplace inspections have changed during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Released: July 10, 2020 File Size:  2.4 MB Length:   4:03 minutes ******* « Workplace...

La pandémie de COVID-19 que nous vivons est une période difficile. La préparation, une attitude positive et la patience contribuent grandement à protéger la santé de tous, alors que nous sommes confrontés à cette situation sans précédent. Cependant, il est normal de ressentir de l'anxiété de temps à autre. Voici quelques conseils qui vous aideront à maintenir les liens et à préserver votre santé m...

The COVID-19 global pandemic is a challenging time. Preparation, positivity and patience go a long way to protecting our collective health as we all navigate through this unprecedented event together. However, feeling anxious along the way is understandable. Here are some tips to help maintain connections and stay mentally well. Released: May 5, 2020 File Size:  1.8 MB Length:  3:24 minutes

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged employers to equip their workers with the tools they need in order to do their jobs safely at home, and it's important that this focus includes both mental and physical health. Learn more about what employers and workers can do. Released: May 5, 2020 File Size:  2.3 MB Length:  4:14 minutes

La pandémie de COVID-19 causée par le nouveau coronavirus met au défi les employeurs d'outiller leurs travailleurs pour leur permettre de travailler de la maison en toute sécurité, en tentant de préserver tant leur santé physique que mentale. Renseignez-vous sur ce que peuvent faire les employeurs et les travailleurs pour atteindre cet objectif.   Date de diffusion : 5 mai 2020 Taille du fichier :...