Exposure to silica can cause serious occupational diseases, including lung cancer. Meghan Friesen of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers joins us to discuss how the Silica Control Tool can help reduce the risk of exposure and protect workers.
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Psychological Health and Safety in Action with Troy Winters
When thinking about workplace health and safety, physical safety is usually top of mind. But for a workplace to be truly healthy and safe, psychological safety is also an essential component. Troy Winters, National Health and Safety Coordinator for CUPE, joins us to discuss what that looks like in practice.
Preventing Respiratory Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Respiratory infectious diseases can spread easily in the workplace, with symptoms ranging from mild to very serious. We discuss the steps we can all take to protect ourselves and others during cold and flu season.
CCOHS produces monthly podcasts on a wide variety of topics related to workplace health and safety. Each episode is designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. You can download the audio segment to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your own convenience.!
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