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Women working longer hours are at increased risk for diabetes, says new research

Working beyond a 40-hour work week leads to higher rates of diabetes in women compared to those working fewer hours, according to a recent Canadian study.

Study finds major underreporting of workplace violence in Ontario hospitals

Responding to concerns of workers and their representatives in the health care sector, Ontario hospitals are now required to report annually incidents of workplace violence.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 15 for WHSC Student Scholarship Competition

The deadline for submissions to this year’s annual Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) high school student scholarship competition has been extended.

Ontario employers must soon comply with new GHS WHMIS requirements

Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, known as WHMIS, is undergoing significant changes.

Researchers raise concerns for worker health in Ontario’s e-waste sector

Ontario workers dismantling televisions, cell phones, printers and other electronic devices are being exposed to harmful flame retardant chemicals (FR), a recent study finds.

WHSC adds mandatory training opportunities ahead of summer slowdown

Coordinating the delivery of occupational health and safety training programs during the summer months can be a challenge for employers.

Gender-bias in OHS research renewed subject of investigation

A new study confirms a gender-gap persists in both the number and depth of research studies which focus on women’s exposure to occupational carcinogens.

Webinar to explore assessment and control strategies for diesel exhaust exposure

Five percent of Canada’s working population is exposed to cancer-causing diesel engine exhaust (DEE) at work, according to CAREX Canada.

Opportunity to learn about Ontario’s often oppressive migrant worker experience

They came to Ontario hoping for a better life for themselves and their families back home.

Alberta needs “worker-operated” OHS training, says new study

A survey report of Alberta workers reveals they are afraid to exercise their health and safety rights, their employers violate the law and injuries go underreported.

Prevent worker disability, disease and death. Make work safe!

Earning a living shouldn’t cost you your life.

Upcoming workshop to explore shade solutions to cancer-causing sun exposure

Solar ultra violet (UV) radiation is a significant occupational cancer threat in Ontario, according to the Occupational Cancer Research Centre.

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