OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts
This is a podcast series by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), where we discuss the challenges of current and emerging trends in occupational health and offer effective prevention strategies to empower workers.
Episodes
26 episodes
Occupational Hazards in Nail Salons
A discussion on the hazards in the nail salon industry, with a focus on occupational asthma. Nail salon workers are exposed to chemical, ergonomic and mental health hazards. Two colleagues from the Occupational Clinics for Ontario Workers discu...
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13:09
Manual Material Handling
Although we generally do not recognize it, Manual Material Handling takes place in many aspects of our daily lives: carrying tools or supplies at work, or laundry and groceries at home; getting chores done, or even when having fun in spor...
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34:58
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace: the Countertop Industry
In this podcast, Meghan Friesen and James Miuccio discuss the hazards of crystalline silica exposure in the countertop industry. From the manufacturing of natural and engineered stone, to the finishing and installation processes, they discuss t...
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16:17
Occupational Asthma in Cannabis Production
A discussion on the emerging issue of asthma in the cannabis industry.Workers are exposed to hazards during all the stages of cannabis cultivation. Two colleagues from the Occupational Clinics for Ontario Workers have a conversation abou...
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15:32
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace: Silica in the News
Join two OHCOW Occupational Hygienists as they discuss silica exposures in the news. They explain the recent ban on artificial stone in Australia and how an Emergency Temporary Standard in California attempts to deal with a silicosis cluster. T...
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13:33
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace
Two OHCOW colleagues in conversation on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica and the new Ontario Silica Control Tool. An introductory Podcast, first in its series on silica. Stay tuned for more to come in this series on silica.
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16:58
Paramedics: The Untold Story
A scientific and systematic review of work history and exposures for Paramedics reveals that they are common to those of Firefighters. Two of the Occupational Hygienists from the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers discuss the origi...
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17:45
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline of fitting the job or task to the physical dimensions, physical abilities, and mental capabilities of the worker – matching the job to the person. The goal of Ergonomic intervention is to identify, minimi...
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27:01
Introduction to Welding with a Focus on Health Effects
Join three occupational hygienist colleagues from the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, as they discuss the adverse health effects of welding. This is an introductory Podcast, first in its series on welding. Stay tuned for ...
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25:52
Our Nurses. Our Future. The Role of the Occupational Health Nurse at OHCOW
In celebration of the 2023 National Nurses Week “Our Nurses. Our Future.”, several of our OHCOW Occupational Health Nurses discuss the nursing role in our organization, and how our nurses can assist Ontario workers and their families.
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9:59
Demystifying the Joint Health and Safety Committee Dysfunctions
A podcast where we uncover the top 10 items which we have found to be the culprits in roadblocking the progression of a successfully functioning committee.
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19:37
The Role of a Ministry of Labour Immigration Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Ergonomist
A discussion with Andrew Flanagan, ergonomist for the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and Amir Estulin, who is the Western Region MLITSD Ergonomist to understand the role of a MLITSD Ergonomist in reducing the risk of mu...
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20:31
Top Ten Tools to Prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
This podcast on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) gives an overview of possible causal occupational and environmental exposures, while discussing statistics and Top 10 Tools to Prevent NIHL.
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22:28
Ergonomics of Winter Chores
Most people probably don’t realize that there are many ergonomic risk factors associated with winter season chores that may lead to the onset of musculoskeletal injuries. In this podcast we will discuss the ergonomic risk factors related to win...
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31:44
Ergonomics of Fall Yard/Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter
Winter is fast approaching and everyone, even those that live in apartments or condominiums, generally need to do at least some things related to fall clean. Most people probably don’t realize that there are ergonomic risk factors associated wi...
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19:32
Back to School: Ergonomics for Educators & Students
Students and educators are going back to school and most people probably don’t realize that there are ergonomic risk factors associated with the return to school that may lead to the onset of musculoskeletal injuries in both students and educat...
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24:16
Ergonomics and Sleep - Part 2
We know that poor sleep can negatively affect many aspects of our lives and that poor sleep quality may lead to increased pain and risk of incurring musculoskeletal injuries. In this podcast, the second of two parts, you will learn how to decre...
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26:12
Ergonomics and Working in the Heat
We all generally recognize the hazards of being in the sun during the summer months, but we often don’t realize how the heat can affect the way we work and our workplace Ergonomics. Many people work in the heat, not only in the summer, but all ...
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24:16
Lawn Care: Safety and Ergonomics
Perform lawn maintenance safely and avoid musculoskeletal disorders (MDs) due to incorrect ergonomics. Join OHCOW ergonomists in a discussion about ergonomic safety while performing lawn care. Learn about Ergonomic risk factors and injury preve...
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32:39
Ergonomics and Sleep - Part 1
Although everyone must sleep daily, most people do not realize how important sleep really is to our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. In this podcast, the first of two parts, you will learn how important sleep is; how slee...
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14:30
Top 12 Challenges Related to Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important health and safety concern for workplaces. In this Podcast, OHCOW Hygienists focus on the major challenges workers face with regards to IAQ in the workplace. Not only are challenges reviewed, but pract...
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44:48
What does "Health" in "Health and Safety" mean to me?
This is a podcast shining the spotlight on the “Health” side of “Health and Safety” for workers and building the awareness of the many workplace variables which could be adversely affecting your health. Knowing your work environment, your...
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15:41
Demystifying the Safety Data Sheet, the Good… the Bad… and the Ugly
Join OHCOW Occupational Hygienists, James Miuccio and Sonia Lal for a candid discussion on Safety Data Sheets. They discuss the Safety Data Sheets, their formulation, and the end user experience. Sonia and James review controls or lack of a...
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30:31
Workplace Exposure Histories: Looking at Yesterday for Tomorrow, Today:
A Podcast to help present employees gather information from their current workplace regarding their exposures and begin the process for looking at previous workplaces as well. It's never too late to start collecting this information in the even...
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