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We’ll be hosting #SinghThatthaStudy for respirator fit testing at Guelph Sikh Society (Guelph Gurdwara) from November 2-3, and at Gurdwara Shaheedgarh Sahib Hamilton on November 4.
Join us virtually this Friday, October 10th from 12-1PM ET for an OEH Seminar featuring Dr. Jane Hoppin.
This webinar will highlight the recent evaluation by IARC of the carcinogenicity of two commonly used PFAS: PFOA and PFOS.
Register to attend: https://t.co/TGYtNo4iGG
Join us this Friday, Sept. 12 @ 12PM EST for the first OEH Seminar of the 2025-26 series!
Dr. Parveen Bhatti will discuss night shift work, outdoor artificial light at night, and cancer.
Register to attend: https://t.co/8plreRYXMc
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: https://t.co/Vlt4QEBJFA
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: https://t.co/Xn1qqplePn
Join us for another Occupational and Environmental Health Seminar on Friday, March 14, 12-1PM!
@Bfrangione11 will present on "Exposure to ionizing radiation and dementia mortality among nuclear power plant workers".
Register to attend: https://t.co/VyBJFxwKh2
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: https://t.co/0qF16OT55q
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: https://t.co/oIz3d5E7x0
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: https://t.co/Ton2m7ZWnt
#WorldCancerDay
Join @OHCOWclinics 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: https://t.co/uy5V1ODvJC
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: https://t.co/BaFy49D2yw
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: https://t.co/EqABcWKVds
#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: https://t.co/CpXhUCyTfb
👨🚒 Did you know that firefighting is considered carcinogenic according to @IARCWHO?
Researchers at the @OCRC_CA@UofT are assessing firefighters' exposure to hazards, their risk of cancer, and ways to protect them.
https://t.co/mBYvsBC070
#FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth
🎉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: https://t.co/yKjvlwJV8w
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: https://t.co/URNTXd5coN
#FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth
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: https://t.co/7Wvty6AhKl
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: https://t.co/EtELYhy7yu
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: https://t.co/sg9NW0E2Xz