Latest Occupational health Podcast Episodes
Occupational Asthma in Cannabis Production
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - April 26, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutesA 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 about workers in the cannabis production industry and how the...
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace: Silica in the News
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutesJoin 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. This is the second podcast in the series on silica. S...
The Dangers of Silica in the Workplace
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - January 29, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutesTwo 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.
Paramedics: The Untold Story
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - November 14, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutesA 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 origin and source of these same exposures and occupationa...
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - October 06, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutesErgonomics 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, minimize, and eliminate hazards (or risk factors) that may...
Introduction to Welding with a Focus on Health Effects
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - July 17, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutesJoin 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 more to come in this series on Welding.
Our Nurses. Our Future. The Role of the Occupational Health Nurse at OHCOW
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - May 05, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutesIn 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.
Demystifying the Joint Health and Safety Committee Dysfunctions
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - March 22, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutesA 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.
The Role of a Ministry of Labour Immigration Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Ergonomist
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - March 08, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutesA 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 musculoskeletal disorders in Ontario. In the podcast ...
Top Ten Tools to Prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - February 22, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutesThis 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.
Ergonomics of Winter Chores
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - January 24, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesMost 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 winter weather, including snow removal, and other winte...
Ergonomics of Fall Yard/Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - September 29, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutesWinter 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 with these chores that may lead to the onset of muscul...
Ergonomics of Fall Yard/Garden Chores: Preparation for Winter
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - September 29, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutesWinter 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 with these chores that may lead to the onset of muscul...
Back to School: Ergonomics for Educators & Students
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - September 09, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutesStudents 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 educators. In this podcast we will discuss the ergonomic r...
Back to School: Ergonomics for Educators & Students
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - September 09, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutesStudents 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 educators. In this podcast we will discuss the ergonomic r...
Ergonomics and Sleep - Part 2
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - August 24, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutesWe 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 decrease ergonomic risks for injury while you sleep; whic...
Ergonomics and Working in the Heat
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - August 03, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutesWe 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 year round. In this podcast we will discuss the haza...
Ergonomics and Working in the Heat
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - August 03, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutesWe 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 year round. In this podcast we will discuss the haza...
Lawn Care: Safety and Ergonomics
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - July 28, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutesPerform 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 prevention strategies when using lawn care equipment: pus...
Ergonomics and Sleep - Part 1
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - July 08, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutesAlthough 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 sleep deprivation negatively affects us; how poor sleep can l...
Top 12 Challenges Related to Indoor Air Quality
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - June 20, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutesIndoor 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 practical advice on how to address some of these issues, is ...
What does "Health" in "Health and Safety" mean to me?
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - February 22, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutesThis 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 rights as a worker, as well as insight to help you ident...
Demystifying the Safety Data Sheet, the Good… the Bad… and the Ugly
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - December 23, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutesJoin 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 and when there is insufficient information on the SDS. Th...
Episode 6. Demystifying Leadership In Behaviour Change
Safety Frontiers Podcast - October 13, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Episode 6 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast, we explore the crucial role leaders play in successful behavioural change programmes. The latest neuroscience shows human behaviour is not determined only by the conscious mind. The subconscious mind plays an important and significant role through sk...
Ep6. Demystifying Leadership In Behaviour Change
Safety Frontiers Podcast - October 13, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Episode 6 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast, we explore the crucial role leaders play in successful behavioural change programmes. The latest neuroscience shows human behaviour is not determined only by the conscious mind. The subconscious mind plays an important and significant role through sk...
Ep5. The Problem With Psychology In Safety
Safety Frontiers Podcast - August 23, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Episode 5 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Problem With Psychology In Safety - we continue the theme of the mind and run the ‘science ruler’ over psychology and explore its effectiveness with safety. We’ll also journey along what paths are available for us to influence behaviour, in a po...
Ep4. The Neuroscience Of Inattention
Safety Frontiers Podcast - July 06, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Episode 4 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Neuroscience Of Inattention - we discuss ‘the neuroscience of inattention’. In the last 10 years or so, brain science has been looking inside our heads with an explicit aim of improving our understanding of why we do what we do.
Ep3. Third Generation Safety
Safety Frontiers Podcast - June 01, 2021 03:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn Episode 3 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - Third Generation Safety - we look at ‘what’s next’ in safety. We focus on Third Generation Safety, the missing piece. That is: teaching people to be habitually safer.
Workplace Exposure Histories: Looking at Yesterday for Tomorrow, Today:
OH-PODS: Occupational Health Podcasts - May 12, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutesA 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 event you need it in the future. This podcast gives you...
Ep2. The Evolution Of Safety
Safety Frontiers Podcast - May 04, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn Episode 2 of the Safety Frontiers Podcast - The Evolution Of Safety - we look at the evolution of safety; from the 80’s to the 90’s, from ‘eliminating the hazard’ to ‘keeping safety front of mind’. Each of these were a step in the right direction, but incidents were still happening.
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