Safe and Sound with CCOHS

In this episode, Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) addresses workplace impairment; what it is, why workplaces need to be concerned about it, and what employers can do right now to prepare before the sale and use of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Canada in 2018. Released:  November 17, 2017 File Size:   6 mb Length:  ...

Dans cet épisode, le CCHST donne des conseils sur la transition au SIMDUT 2015 et communique certains renseignements clés que doivent connaître les responsables des milieux de travail quant au respect des nouvelles échéances. Date de diffusion : 6 novembre 2017 Taille du fichier :   7.8 mb Durée :  8 : 19 minutes

Working as a gas station attendant, conducting a home inspection, or visiting a home care patient, these situations can put workers in a potentially dangerous environment. But for many, this is a necessary part of the job. In this podcast episode, CCOHS provides tips on how to stay say when working alone or off-site. Released:  October 17, 2017 File Size:   5 mb Length:    5:24 minutes

Qu'il s'agisse de travailler dans une station d'essence, d'inspecter une maison ou d'assurer la prestation de soins à domicile, ces situations peuvent placer les travailleurs dans un environnement potentiellement dangereux. Cependant, pour de nombreuses personnes, se trouver dans ces situations constitue une composante essentielle de leur travail. Dans le présent épisode de balladoémission, le Cen...

In this episode, Jennifer Dipper, Supervisor, General Health and Safety Services at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares WHMIS 2015 transition tips and key information workplaces need to know about meeting the new deadlines. Released: September 26, 2017 File Size: 6.9 mb Length: 7:24 minutes

Falls from slips and trips are common workplace occurrences that can result in serious injuries and disabilities. In this podcast episode, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) explains how to prevent workplace injuries that are the result of slips, trips, or falls from the same level. Released:  August 14, 2017 File Size:   4.8 mb Length:    5:07 minutes

Les chutes à la suite d'une glissade ou d'un trébuchement sont chose courante sur les lieux de travail et peuvent entraîner de graves blessures et certaines incapacités. Dans ce balado, le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) explique comment prévenir les blessures en milieu de travail causées par des chutes, des glissades ou des trébuchements de plain-pied. Date de diffusio...

Que vous les utilisiez dans le cadre de votre travail, ou à la maison, les tondeuses à gazon peuvent sembler simples à utiliser, mais le fonctionnement de tout outil électrique s'accompagne de certains dangers graves. Le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) offre des conseils sur l'utilisation sécuritaire des tondeuses. Date de diffusion : 20 juillet 2017 Taille du fichier :...

Whether you use them as part of your job, or when at home, mowers may seem simple enough to operate but there are serious hazards that come with operating any power tool. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers tips for the safe use of power mowers. Released:  July 20, 2017 File Size:  4.20 MB Length:  4:35 minutes

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. In conversation with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Dr. Angela Colantonio, Director of the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto, discusses brain injuries common in the workplace, how they affect men and women differently, workplace accommodation, and factors to consider for people returning to work aft...

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers advice and tips about keeping young and new workers safe on the job. Released:  May 26, 2017 File Size:   7.7 mb Length:    8:13 minutes

Le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) offre des conseils et des trucs pour assurer la sécurité des jeunes et des nouveaux travailleurs. Date de diffusion :  26 mai, 2017  Taille du fichier:   8 mb Durée:  8 : 34minutes

Threads of Life speaker Elaine Keunen shares her family's personal story of how their lives were forever changed by a workplace tragedy. In conversation with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Elaine shares her own experience regarding the importance of supporting affected families and making sure that young workers are safe on the job.  Released:  April 13, 2017 File...

Concussions can occur anywhere, including in the workplace. Statistics reveal that there has been an increase in the number of time loss claims for work-related concussions. This podcast provides tips and information to help understand concussions and how to manage them in the workplace.

Une commotion cérébrale peut se produire n'importe où, y compris au travail. Selon les statistiques, le nombre de demandes d'indemnités pour commotions cérébrales liées au travail a augmenté. Le balado offre des conseils et des renseignements pour aider à comprendre les commotions et les façons de les gérer en milieu de travail.

In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shines the spotlight on repetitive strain injuries: what they are, their symptoms and causes, and how they can be prevented. Released: February 22, 2017 File Size:   5.4 mb Length:   6:28 minutes

Dans cet épisode de « De la SST pour emporter! », le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) propose un examen des lésions attribuables au travail répétitif : ce qu'elles sont, leurs symptômes et leurs causes, et la façon de les prévenir. Date de diffusion : le 22 février, 2017 Taille du fichier:  7.5 mb Durée: 7 : 59 minutes

Creating a mentally healthy workplace can have positive impacts across an organization. In this podcast episode, Emma Nicolson, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) explains what mental health in the workplace looks like, and what organizations can do to build a culture that is mentally healthy. Released: January 18, 2017 File...

In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) discuss the causes of fatigue and shares tips on ways workers and employers can fight fatigue in the workplace. Released:  December 15, 2016 File Size:  2.4 MB Length:  2:38 minutes

Dans cet épisode de « De la SST pour emporter! », le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) discute des causes de la fatigue et offre des conseils pour aider les travailleurs et les employeurs à combattre la fatigue en milieu de travail. Released:  15 decembre 2016 File Size:  3.2 mb Length:  3 : 25 minutes  

Radon is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas released when uranium, found naturally in rocks and soil, decays. It is also classified as a known carcinogen and a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In Canada, radon can be found in new and older homes, public buildings and underground worksites. In this podcast, Dr. Cheryl Peters, Post Doctoral Fellow at Carelton University and Occupa...

  How do the physical and mental changes that come with aging affect people and the jobs they do? In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) sheds some light on what workplaces can do to ensure the aging population is healthy and safe at work. Released: October 21, 2016 File Size:   7.30 mb...

Considering that the average Canadian spends 36 hours at work per week, it's not surprising that the workplace can significantly affect overall health and well-being. In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! you'll learn some strategies for eating better, keeping active, improving the physical environment, and staying mentally fit – and discover the roles that both employers and workers can pla...

Étant donné que le Canadien moyen travaille 36 heures par semaine, il n'est pas étonnant de constater que le milieu de travail puisse affecter considérablement notre santé et notre mieux-être. Dans cet épisode de la série De la SST pour emporter! vous apprendrez certaines stratégies pour mieux manger, être plus actif, améliorer votre environnement physique et demeurer mentalement alerte – et vous...

This podcast discusses how the Zika virus can affect Canadians and what precautionary measures workers and employers can take. Released:  August 29, 2016 File Size:  5 MB Length:  4:52 minutes