Health and Safety To Go!

Farms experiencing a surge in bird flu infections can put people who work with poultry and dairy cattle at risk of catching the illness. In this episode, we talk with CCOHS Senior Technical Speci...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protecting-workers-from-bird-flu

Les exploitations qui connaissent une recrudescence des infections par la grippe aviaire exposent les personnes qui travaillent avec les volailles et les bovins laitiers au risque de contracter l...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protger-les-travailleurs-contre-la-grippe-aviaire

Holding courageous conversations in the workplace can help to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn how to start these discussions, and how they can foster greater understanding, conne...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/sparking-courageous-conversations-at-work

When employers commit to using plain language, they make it easier for workers to do their jobs. They also help to support a more inclusive workplace. In this episode, we talk with plain language...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/how-plain-language-improves-workplace-health-and-safety

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a psychologist and business leader, about embracing neurodiverse conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace

Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Marie-Hélène Pelletier, Ph. D., psychologue et chef des opérations, au sujet d’adaptation à la neurodiversité, comme le trouble d’hyperactivité av...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/faire-place-la-neurodiversit-au-travail

"Mark was not one to go to the hospital. If he could duct tape or crazy glue it to fix it, he would. This was so much more than what duct tape or crazy glue could fix.” Melanie Kowalski-Fleming...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-melanie-kowalski-flemings-story

Pour certains travailleurs, l’eau de Cologne et les crèmes à mains peuvent sentir bon, mais pour leurs collègues qui présentent une sensibilité aux parfums, elles peuvent avoir des effets ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/comprendre-les-effets-de-la-sensibilit-aux-parfums

While the scent of cologne or hand lotion may be pleasant to some, for co-workers with sensitivities to fragrances, they may have unpleasant health effects. In fact, reactions to scents, such as...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/making-sense-of-scent-sensitivities

Dr. Heather O’Reilly (nee Johnston) from McMaster University discusses the connection between musculoskeletal disorders and psychological factors, and what workplaces and workers can do to limi...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/musculoskeletal-disorders-and-mental-health

With all the walking, standing, and working workers do on their feet, they can be exposed to potential injury. In winter, cold weather afflictions like frostbite, chilblains, and trench foot can...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/cold-feet-prevention-steps-to-stay-safe-and-warm-when-working-outdoors

À tellement marcher, être debout et travailler sur leurs deux pieds, les travailleurs les exposent à des blessures potentielles. En hiver, les maux liés au temps froid comme les gelures, les ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pour-ne-plus-avoir-froid-aux-pieds-comment-rester-au-chaud-et-en-scurit-lorsquon-travaille-dehors

Despite the season or destination, safety should always be a critical part of your travel plans. From planning and preparation all the way to hotel precautions and communication procedures, we’...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/top-picks-for-travel-tips

Peu importe la saison ou la destination, la sécurité devrait toujours être au cœur de vos plans de voyage. De la planification à la préparation, en passant par les précautions à prendre d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/slection-des-meilleurs-conseils-de-voyage

Despite growing national conversation on violence and harassment in the workplace, bullying continues to affect many workers. CUPE’s National Health and Safety Representative, Dr. Andréane Ch�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/breaking-the-cycle-of-workplace-bullying-0

Malgré des discussions de plus en plus nombreuses sur la violence et le harcèlement en milieu de travail au pays, de nombreux travailleurs continuent de vivre de l’intimidation. Andréane Ch�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/rompre-le-cycle-de-lintimidation-au-travail

International workers are an integral part of the Canadian economy. There are a number of factors that make them uniquely vulnerable, from language barriers to fears around work permits and job s...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/creating-safe-workplaces-for-international-workers-with-francy-munoz

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System has been updated. In this episode we discuss the latest changes to WHMIS and how they benefit workers and suppliers. Released: July 7, 2023 F...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/keeping-up-with-whmis

Le Système d’information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail a été mis à jour. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons des derniers changements apportés au SIMDUT et de leurs av...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-point-sur-le-simdut

There are consequences to a one-size-fits-all approach to personal protective equipment. In this episode, occupational and public health consultant Anya Keefe discusses the lack of representatio...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/the-gender-gap-in-personal-protective-equipment

There are many ways employers can make the workplace safer and more inclusive for trans and non-binary employees, from educating workers on trans issues and human rights, to ensuring access to g...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/creating-safe-inclusive-workplaces-for-trans-and-non-binary-workers-with-dani-gomez-ortega

Implementing small changes can have a profound effect on employee well-being. Leadership expert Dr. Julian Barling shares the most important factors for creating a productive, healthy and safe wo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tips-to-navigate-the-brave-new-workplace

“He had big hands, big feet, and a great big heart.” Donna Van Bruggen’s life was forever changed the day her son David didn’t come home from work. Hear her powerful story, and how getti...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-donna-van-bruggens-story

Canada is warming at roughly twice the rate of the rest of the world, and the effects are being felt in workplaces across the country. In the latest episode of Health and Safety To Go, hear from...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-impacts-from-climate-change

Au Canada, le réchauffement climatique est environ deux fois plus rapide que dans le reste du monde, et les effets de celui-ci se font sentir jusque dans les milieux de travail partout au pays. ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/effets-des-changements-climatiques-dans-les-milieux-de-travail

Are jargon and acronyms used everywhere in your workplace? Create a safer and more inclusive environment by using plain language. Here are four tips to get started. RELEASED: January 27, 2023 FIL...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/four-tips-for-improving-workplace-safety-with-plain-language

Utilisez-vous du jargon et des acronymes partout dans votre lieu de travail? Adoptez un langage simple pour créer un environnement plus sûr et plus inclusif. Voici quatre conseils pour commenc...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/quatre-conseils-pour-amliorer-la-scurit-sur-le-lieu-de-travail-grce-un-langage-simple

There’s a lot more to working safely in the cold than bundling up in layers. In the latest CCOHS podcast: what workers and employers need to know. RELEASED: December 13, 2022 FILE SIZE: 5 MB L...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/temps-down-heads-up-working-safely-in-the-cold

Pour travailler en toute sécurité dans le froid, il ne suffit pas de s’emmitoufler dans plusieurs couches de vêtements. Dans le dernier balado du CCHST : ce que les travailleurs et les emplo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tempratures-la-baisse-attachez-votre-tuque-travaillez-au-froid-en-scurit

The number of workers in Canada who are also caregivers is on the rise. Here’s how workplaces can provide support. RELEASED: November 16, 2022 FILE SIZE: 9 MB LENGTH: 17:57 minutes ---------...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/carer-friendly-workplaces-with-nora-spinx

La prévention des blessures ergonomiques commence par la détermination des dangers et des facteurs de risque. Voici ce qu'il faut surveiller lorsqu'il s'agit de se tenir au travail. DATE DE DIF...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prenez-position-contre-les-risques-ergonomiques

Preventing any ergonomic injury starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors. Here’s what to look out for when it comes to standing on the job. RELEASED: October 19, 2022 FILE SIZE: 5 ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/take-a-stand-on-ergonomic-hazards

In First Nations communities, several factors are considered before undertaking new health and safety initiatives. Jeff Robert, an Indigenous human resources practitioner, shares his insights in ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/indigenous-perspectives-on-health-and-safety

DESCRIPTION: Every person employed in Canada has the right to a safe work environment. In this episode we discuss the three basic rights of all workers in Canada. RELEASED: August 16, 2022 FILE S...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/comprendre-les-trois-droits-fondamentaux-des-travailleurs-0

Toute personne employée au Canada a droit à un milieu de travail sécuritaire. Dans le présent épisode, nous discutons des trois droits fondamentaux de tous les travailleurs au Canada. DATE D...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/comprendre-les-trois-droits-fondamentaux-des-travailleurs

Being able to fully disconnect from work is key to a healthy, happy, and productive workplace. In this episode, we discuss what employers and workers can each do to help. RELEASED: July 19, 2022 ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/disconnecting-from-work

Être capable de complètement décrocher du travail est essentiel à un milieu de travail sain, positif et productif. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons de ce que les employeurs et les employés ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/se-dconnecter-du-travail

Tracking patterns and trends in occupational disease in different industries can help target prevention efforts. We talk with Paul Demers from the Occupational Cancer Research Centre about the Oc...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/identifying-and-monitoring-trends-in-occupational-disease

With landscaping season ramping up, here are some tips for working safely. RELEASED: May 16, 2022 FILE SIZE: 6 MB LENGTH: 5:50 minutes

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/safety-tips-for-landscapers-0

Alors que la saison de l’aménagement paysager bat son plein, voici quelques conseils pour travailler en toute sécurité" DATE DE DIFFUSION : 16 mai 2022 TAILLE DU FICHIER : 4.5 MB DURÉE : 8 ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-de-scurit-lintention-des-jardiniers-paysagistes

Eugene Gutierrez joins CCOHS to talk about the day his father Bot didn't come home from work, the importance of workplace safety, and how Threads of Life supports families affected by workplace t...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-eugene-gutierrez-story

Small and medium-sized workplaces rely on safety data sheets for understanding the hazards associated with the chemicals they are using. But what if you have more questions about the chemicals? ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/chemical-hazard-assessment-and-prioritization

Work that involves sitting is not without risk of injury. In fact, varicose veins, stiff necks, and numbness in the legs are reported more frequently among seated employees than those doing heavi...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/sitting-at-work

Le travail en position assise comporte son lot de risques de blessures. En fait, on signale davantage de cas de varices, de raideurs de la nuque et d’engourdissements des jambes chez les employ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-travail-en-position-assise

Workers in mining, construction, masonry, and glass and ceramic production are at higher risk of silica exposure, which can cause lung cancer. We discuss how employers can reduce these exposures,...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/silica-control-in-the-workplace

Vaccines are an important part of a layered approach to workplace safety during COVID-19. We discuss the benefits and challenges. RELEASED: December 14, 2021 FILE SIZE:  2.7 MB LENGTH:  4:56 mi...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/covid-19-vaccines-and-the-workplace

La vaccination est un élément important d’une stratégie à plusieurs niveaux pour assurer la sécurité au travail pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Découvrez les avantages et les défis. D...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-vaccins-contre-la-covid-19-et-le-lieu-de-travail

Radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer among workers in Canada. Dr. Cheryl Peters of CAREX Canada discusses the testing process, a common misconception people have, and how employers ca...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/keeping-workers-safe-from-radon

As the pandemic continues to change the way we work, people may be feeling uncertain, stressed, and anxious. Employers have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead with workers’ mental h...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/navigating-the-new-normal

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers got used to new remote work environments. With workplaces bringing people back in, it’s important to consider possible options. Learn more about hybri...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/setting-up-a-hybrid-workplace

Pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, de nombreux travailleurs se sont habitués à de nouveaux environnements de travail à distance. Maintenant que les milieux de travail font revenir les gens, il ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tablissement-dun-milieu-de-travail-hybride

A recent study reported that Canadians spend about 11 hours a day looking at a screen. Extended computer or digital device use can lead to a number of eye and vision problems, headaches, back pai...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/eye-opening-tips-to-prevent-digital-eye-strain

Selon une étude récente, les Canadiens passent environ 11 heures par jour devant un écran. L’utilisation prolongée d’un ordinateur ou d’un appareil numérique peut entraîner un certain...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-rvlateurs-pour-prvenir-la-fatigue-oculaire-numrique

No matter the season or type of work, if staff don't drink enough fluids to replace what is lost in the day, they can become dehydrated. Just a small drop can cause a loss of energy, with severe ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-refreshers-to-prevent-dehydration

Peu importe la saison ou le type de travail, toute personne qui ne boit pas suffisamment de liquides pour remplacer ce qui est perdu durant la journée peut se déshydrater. Même une légère d�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/rappels-en-milieu-de-travail-pour-prvenir-la-dshydratation

Construction workers and those working in jobs with many physical demands may experience injury or pain at a higher rate. Without proper guidance, those who use opioids or other substances to man...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/substance-use-on-the-jobsite-challenges-and-support-measures

Brain injuries can be among the most serious of workplace injuries. To get a better understanding of the impacts on employees, employers, and how to support staff as they return to work, listen t...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/supporting-workers-after-a-traumatic-brain-injury

Workplaces have a duty to protect employees on the job, and part of that commitment includes having a current health and safety program in place. Learn more about the basics of a program, what’...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ccohs-conversations-unpacking-the-basics-of-workplace-health-and-safety-programs

An organization’s key asset is their workers, so ensuring that employees are physically and mentally healthy and able to perform their duties to the best of their ability is the right thing to ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ccohs-conversations-compassionate-workplaces

Les travailleurs constituent l’atout principal d’une organisation, et c’est pourquoi il convient de faire en sorte qu’ils soient en bonne santé physique et mentale et en mesure d’effec...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conversations-du-cchst-lieux-de-travail-empreints-de-compassion

While many companies are committed to gender equality, a gap still exists between men and women in leadership roles. Learn more as we chat with leaders Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley and Janet Mannella ab...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ccohs-conversations-women-leaders-in-health-and-safety

This month’s new podcast features a conversation on Canada’s new workplace harassment and violence legislation for federally regulated workplaces. Join Kathaleen Nicholson, Senior Policy Anal...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/understanding-canadas-new-federal-harassment-and-violence-legislation

While the signs of workplace harassment and violence aren’t always as clear as we need them to be, there are several preventative and supportive steps that a workplace can take to ensure that w...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/recognizing-and-preventing-workplace-harassment-and-violence

Bien que les signes de violence et de harcèlement en milieu de travail ne soient pas toujours aussi clairs qu’on le voudrait, plusieurs mesures préventives et de soutien peuvent être prises ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/reconnatre-et-prvenir-le-harclement-et-la-violence-en-milieu-de-travail

When workers take the time to recharge, they’re making their mental heath a priority – something that’s especially important over the holiday season. Join us in this month’s conversation ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/the-importance-of-recharging-over-the-holidays

It’s not a new term but it’s getting attention as more people explore its ways to help improve their day-to-day lives. This month’s new podcast features a conversation discussing emotional ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/emotional-intelligence-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters

The COVID-19 global pandemic has created new challenges for workplaces and workplace inspections are changing to adapt to the new reality and the risk posed to workers. Amy Campbell, Health and S...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-inspections-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

La pandémie de COVID-19 que nous vivons est une période difficile. La préparation, une attitude positive et la patience contribuent grandement à protéger la santé de tous, alors que nous so...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/combler-socialement-la-distance-physique

The COVID-19 global pandemic is a challenging time. Preparation, positivity and patience go a long way to protecting our collective health as we all navigate through this unprecedented event toge...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/socially-bridge-the-physical-distance

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged employers to equip their workers with the tools they need in order to do their jobs safely at home, and it’s important that this focus include...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/maintaining-our-health-when-working-remotely

La pandémie de COVID-19 causée par le nouveau coronavirus met au défi les employeurs d’outiller leurs travailleurs pour leur permettre de travailler de la maison en toute sécurité, en tent...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/travail-distance-prserver-sa-sant-et-sa-scurit-et-garder-ses-distances

There’s no escaping the fact that working at heights is risky. Every year, workers die or are injured as a result of falling from ladders, scaffolds, roofs or other elevations. In this episode,...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/keeping-workers-safe-when-working-from-heights

Il va de soi que le travail en hauteur comporte des risques. Chaque année, des travailleurs sont soit blessés, soit tués parce qu’ils sont tombés d’une échelle, d’un échafaudage, d’...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protger-les-travailleurs-qui-uvrent-en-hauteur

Nanomaterials have many useful properties; however, the same properties that make them desirable in manufacturing present unique potential safety hazards that are possible when workers are expose...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/the-hazards-of-nanomaterials-and-how-to-control-exposure

The CSA Standard Carer-inclusive and accommodating organizations standard was created to help employers support workers in Canada who provide care and assistance to family or friends living with ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/bridging-the-gap-between-caregiving-and-work-carer-inclusive-standard-for-workplaces

International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day is February 29th.  As the only “non-repetitive” day of the year, it’s the ideal date to devote to raising awareness of repetitive...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tips-to-help-raise-the-awareness-in-rsi-day

Le 29 février est la Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux lésions attribuables au travail répétitif (LATR). Seule journée qui ne se répète pas tous les ans, cette date est le mo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-pour-accrotre-la-sensibilisation-lors-de-la-journe-sur-les-latr

Harsh winter conditions can appear out of nowhere. When they do, many drivers may get caught off-guard. No matter how many winters you’ve driven through, it’s always a good idea to take some ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/dont-rush-into-winter-driving

Les conditions hivernales difficiles peuvent apparaître de façon soudaine. Lorsqu’elles frappent, de nombreux automobilistes sont pris au dépourvu dans des conditions de froid, de neige et d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/la-conduite-hivernale-pourquoi-se-presser

According to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, 1 in 5 Canadians between 25-64 years of age have at least one disability. That means there are about 4 million adults experiencing limitations...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/a-closer-look-at-nonvisible-disabilities

D'après l'Enquête canadienne sur l'incapacité de 2017, une personne sur cinq âgée entre 25 et 64 ans est atteinte d'au moins une incapacité. Cela signifie qu'environ quatre millions d'adult...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/regard-sur-les-incapacits-invisibles

Sonya Tonkovich from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares tips on what should be included in a comprehensive return to work program, and how organizations can sup...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/supporting-workers-with-a-comprehensive-return-to-work-program

The spread of artificial intelligence into science, society, and the workplace is a revolutionary change that will have profound impact on not only jobs but also on the well-being of workers.  B...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/artificial-intelligence-managing-the-positive-and-negative-implications-for-workers

From working long days, driving long distances, and the pressures of meeting delivery deadlines, truck drivers work under unique conditions that present many health and safety challenges. In this...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/minimizing-the-risks-health-and-safety-tips-for-truck-drivers

Qu’il s’agisse de longues journées de travail, de parcourir de longues distances ou de respecter les délais de livraison, les camionneurs travaillent dans des conditions uniques qui présen...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/rduire-les-risques-conseils-de-sant-et-de-scurit-pour-les-camionneurs

Commérages, intimidation et comportement offensant. Sont-ils présents dans votre milieu de travail? Est-ce que l’un de vos collègues ou vous-même en êtes victime? Il ne s’agit que de que...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/harclement-au-travail

Gossip, intimidation, and offensive behavior. These are just a few examples of harassment. Do they exist in your workplace? Are you or a co-worker the victim? Listen to this interview and discove...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/harassment-in-the-workplace-an-interview-with-jan-chappel

Valerie Wolfe is the Regional Executive Director of Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), who, in collaboration with CCOHS, has developed and launched, the website Prevent Occu...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/occupational-disease-and-prevention-with-valerie-wolfe

Steve Tizzard, Radio Operator on the Hibernia Platform in the North Atlantic Ocean, shares his experience working in isolation, away from family and friends, and what catapulted him to champion a...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/peer-to-peer-support-and-mental-health-in-the-workplace-an-interview-with-steve-tizzard

Threads of Life speaker Lisa Kadosa shares her family’s story of how a workplace tragedy impacted their lives and what she’s doing now to spread awareness about prevention. RELEASED: April 16...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-lisa-kadosas-story

Lisa Kadosa, conférencière de Fil de vie, parle de la tragédie en milieu de travail qui a bouleversé sa vie et celle de sa famille et des efforts qu’elle déploie pour sensibiliser la popul...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/jour-de-deuil-lhistoire-de-lisa-kadosa

Toxic air, flammable vapours and the only way out is through a small opening – this situation is just one of many scenarios that describe what it’s like to work in a confined space. While haz...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/confined-spaces-no-small-danger

De l’air toxique, des vapeurs inflammables, et une seule issue se trouvant de l’autre côté d’une petite ouverture : voilà un des nombreux scénarios pouvant décrire les conditions de tr...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-espaces-clos-un-danger-ne-pas-ngliger

Bullying in the workplace is recognized as a serious problem that can cause undue stress, anxiety, and low morale among workers. In this episode, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and S...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/bullying-in-the-workplace-6-tips-for-prevention

L’intimidation en milieu de travail est reconnue comme un grave problème qui cause un stress et une anxiété inutiles et qui mine le moral des travailleurs. Dans cet épisode, le Centre canad...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/lintimidation-en-milieu-de-travail-six-conseils-de-prvention

The success of a joint health and safety committee depends partly on how well the committee meetings are organized and conducted. In this episode, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/8-tips-to-make-your-health-and-safety-committee-meetings-effective

La réussite d’un comité mixte de santé et de sécurité au travail dépend en partie de la façon dont les réunions sont organisées et structurées. Dans cet épisode, le Centre canadien d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/8-conseils-pour-rendre-les-runions-de-votre-comit-de-sant-et-de-scurit-plus-efficaces

Anne Tennier, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares a holiday message along with her thoughts on the importance of collabo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/looking-forward

Anne Tennier, présidente et chef de direction du Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST), livre un message de meilleurs vœux et discute de l’importance de la collabor...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prochaines-tapes

Every year in Canada, hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Many survive, but others are not so fortunate. During the winter months, this odourless, colourless, deadly ga...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/carbon-monoxide-odorless-colourless-and-deadly

Chaque année, des centaines de travailleurs sont victimes d'un empoisonnement au monoxyde de carbone (CO). Bon nombre d'entre eux y survivent, mais d'autres n'ont pas cette chance. Au cours des ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-monoxyde-de-carbone-inodore-incolore-et-mortel

Help your co-workers to breathe easy by maintaining a fragrance-free workplace. This podcast discusses the issues of scents sensitivities in the workplace and provides information on how fragranc...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/accommodating-scent-sensitivities-in-the-workplace

Aidez vos collègues à respirer librement en conservant un milieu de travail sans parfum. Cette baladodiffusion parle des enjeux liés à l’hypersensibilité aux parfums en milieu de travail e...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tenir-compte-de-lhypersensibilit-aux-parfums-en-milieu-de-travail

Le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) présente les étapes à suivre pour mettre en œuvre des stratégies de renforcement de la santé mentale globale au travail. ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/favoriser-la-sant-mentale-au-travail

Emma Ashurst, Senior Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) explains what steps to take when implementing strategies to streng...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/supporting-mental-health-in-the-workplace

Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) explains what should be covered in an impairment policy and how employers should respond...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/elements-of-a-workplace-impairment-policy

Chris Moore, Gestionnaire, Services de formation et d'éducation au Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) explique ce qu’une politique sur les facultés affaiblies de...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/lments-dune-politique-sur-les-facults-affaiblies-au-travail

Unpleasant encounters with ticks and mosquitos can lead to diseases such as Lyme disease and West Nile virus. This podcast episode provides helpful information outdoor workers can use to protect ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protection-from-pesky-summer-pests

Les rencontres désagréables avec les tiques et les moustiques peuvent entraîner des maladies comme la maladie de Lyme et le virus du Nil occidental. Dans cet épisode de baladodiffusion, le CC...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protection-contre-les-insectes-nuisibles-de-lt

Qu’elle vous inspire de la crainte ou de l’émerveillement, la foudre demeure un danger réel, contre lequel il faut se protéger. Le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/mesures-de-scurit-en-cas-de-foudre-que-faire-lorsque-vous-travaillez-lextrieur

Whether you fear lightning or consider it a natural wonder, it’s a very real hazard that requires caution. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares tips on what saf...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/lightning-safety-keeping-safe-when-working-outdoors

L’orientation consiste à présenter aux nouveaux employés de l’information sur l’organisation et sur leurs tâches, en particulier en ce qui a trait à la santé et à la sécurité, et �...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/orientation-des-jeunes-et-nouveaux-travailleurs

Employee orientation is the process of introducing any new worker to the organization, their supervisors, co-workers, jobs, and especially to health and safety. In this podcast we focus on what e...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/new-and-young-worker-orientation

Threads of Life speaker Charmaine Salter talks one-on-one with the Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to share her family’s personal story of how their lives were forever...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-charmaine-salters-story

L’agriculture est un mode de vie pour un grand nombre de familles canadiennes – et figure parmi les professions les plus dangereuses. Dans ce balado, le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sé...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/comment-viter-les-accidents-la-ferme

Farming is a way of life for many Canadian families - and one of the most hazardous occupations. In this podcast episode, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares tip...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/avoiding-harm-on-the-farm

What is hand arm vibration syndrome and how can it be prevented? Find out in this episode with CCOHS’ special guest, Michelle Tew, Occupational Health Nurse at the Occupational Health Clinics f...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/hand-arm-vibration-syndrome

With all the walking, standing, and working we do on our feet, we expose them to potential injury. In winter, there are cold weather afflictions that can have painful and sometimes serious conseq...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/staying-a-step-ahead-of-cold-feet-trouble

À tellement marcher, être debout et travailler sur nos deux pieds, nous les exposons à des blessures potentielles. En hiver, l’exposition au froid peut avoir des conséquences douloureuses e...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prvenir-les-problmes-de-pied-lis-au-froid-la-marche-suivre

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers advice, and shares tips on how to prevent stress throughout the holidays. RELEASED: December 14, 2017 FILE SIZE:  3.85 mb ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/keeping-your-holiday-healthy-tips-from-ccohs

Le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) offre des conseils et partage des trucs pour prévenir le stress pendant la période des Fêtes. DATE DE DIFFUSION : 14 décem...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/clbrer-les-ftes-en-sant-des-conseils-du-cchst

In this episode, Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) addresses workplace impairment; what it is, why workplaces need to be c...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/impairment-in-the-workplace-what-you-need-to-know

Dans cet épisode, le CCHST donne des conseils sur la transition au SIMDUT 2015 et communique certains renseignements clés que doivent connaître les responsables des milieux de travail quant au...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-point-sur-le-simdut-2015-conseils-sur-la-transition

Working as a gas station attendant, conducting a home inspection, or visiting a home care patient, these situations can put workers in a potentially dangerous environment. But for many, this is a...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/staying-safe-when-working-alone

Qu’il s’agisse de travailler dans une station d’essence, d’inspecter une maison ou d’assurer la prestation de soins à domicile, ces situations peuvent placer les travailleurs dans un e...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/assurer-sa-scurit-lorsquon-travaille-seul

In this episode, Jennifer Dipper, Supervisor, General Health and Safety Services at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shares WHMIS 2015 transition tips and key inform...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/whmis-2015-update-tips-to-transition

Falls from slips and trips are common workplace occurrences that can result in serious injuries and disabilities. In this podcast episode, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/slips-trips-and-falls-preventing-workplace-injuries

Les chutes à la suite d’une glissade ou d’un trébuchement sont chose courante sur les lieux de travail et peuvent entraîner de graves blessures et certaines incapacités. Dans ce balado, l...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/glissades-trbuchements-et-chutes-prvention-des-blessures-au-travail

Que vous les utilisiez dans le cadre de votre travail, ou à la maison, les tondeuses à gazon peuvent sembler simples à utiliser, mais le fonctionnement de tout outil électrique s’accompagne...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseil-pour-une-utilisation-scuritaire-des-tondeuses

Whether you use them as part of your job, or when at home, mowers may seem simple enough to operate but there are serious hazards that come with operating any power tool. The Canadian Centre for ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/safe-mowing-tips

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. In conversation with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Dr. Angela Colantonio, Director of the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/brain-injury-awareness-an-interview-with-dr-angela-colantonio

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers advice and tips about keeping young and new workers safe on the job. RELEASED: May 26, 2017 FILE SIZE:  7.7 mb LENGTH:   ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/keeping-both-young-and-new-workers-safe-this-summer

Le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) offre des conseils et des trucs pour assurer la sécurité des jeunes et des nouveaux travailleurs. DATE DE DIFFUSION : 26 ma...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pour-la-scurit-des-jeunes-et-des-nouveaux-travailleurs-cet-t

Threads of Life speaker Elaine Keunen shares her family’s personal story of how their lives were forever changed by a workplace tragedy. In conversation with the Canadian Centre for Occupationa...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/day-of-mourning-elaine-keunens-story

Concussions can occur anywhere, including in the workplace. Statistics reveal that there has been an increase in the number of time loss claims for work-related concussions. This podcast provides...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/understanding-workplace-concussions

Une commotion cérébrale peut se produire n’importe où, y compris au travail. Selon les statistiques, le nombre de demandes d’indemnités pour commotions cérébrales liées au travail a au...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/comprendre-les-commotions-crbrales-en-milieu-de-travail

In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) shines the spotlight on repetitive strain injuries: what they are, their symptoms and ca...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/focusing-on-repetitive-strain-injuries

Dans cet épisode de « De la SST pour emporter! », le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) propose un examen des lésions attribuables au travail répétitif : ce q...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pleins-feux-sur-les-lsions-attribuables-au-travail-rptitif

Creating a mentally healthy workplace can have positive impacts across an organization. In this podcast episode, Emma Nicolson, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at the Canadian Centre fo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/a-mentally-healthy-workplace

In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) discuss the causes of fatigue and shares tips on ways workers and employers can fight fa...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/fighting-fatigue-in-the-workplace

Dans cet épisode de « De la SST pour emporter! », le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) discute des causes de la fatigue et offre des conseils pour aider les trav...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/combattre-la-fatigue-en-milieu-de-travail

Radon is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas released when uranium, found naturally in rocks and soil, decays. It is also classified as a known carcinogen and a leading cause of lung cancer am...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/recognizing-radon

  How do the physical and mental changes that come with aging affect people and the jobs they do? In this episode of Health and Safety to Go! Jan Chappel, Senior Technical Specialist at the Ca...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/health-and-safety-solutions-for-the-aging-workforce

Considering that the average Canadian spends 36 hours at work per week, it's not surprising that the workplace can significantly affect overall health and well-being. In this episode of Health an...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/good-health-at-work

Étant donné que le Canadien moyen travaille 36 heures par semaine, il n’est pas étonnant de constater que le milieu de travail puisse affecter considérablement notre santé et notre mieux-�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/bonne-sant-au-travail

This podcast discusses how the Zika virus can affect Canadians and what precautionary measures workers and employers can take. RELEASED: August 29, 2016 FILE SIZE: 5 MB LENGTH: 4:52 minutes

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/zika-virus-awareness-for-canadian-workers

Ce balado explique comment le virus Zika peut toucher les Canadiens et les mesures de précaution que les travailleurs et les employeurs peuvent prendre.  DATE DE DIFFUSION : le 25 août 2016 TA...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/sensibilisation-des-travailleurs-canadiens-au-virus-zika

Dr. Thomas Tenkate, Associate Professor and Director at the School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson University in Toronto discusses the importance of sun safety in the workplace, deve...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/sun-safety-at-work-with-thomas-tenkate

Noise is one of the most common occupational health hazards as it can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. This episode of Health and Safety To Go! Shares what workers and their supervisor...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/preventing-permanent-hearing-loss

Le bruit est un des risques professionnels les plus répandus, car il peut causer une perte auditive permanente et irréversible. Cet épisode de la série De la SST pour emporter! explique ce qu...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prvenir-une-perte-auditive-permanente

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in Canada and typically occurs during the prime working years, between ages 35-50. It is predicted that more than seven million Canadian adult...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/arthritis-in-the-workplace

L’arthrite est l’une des principales causes d’invalidité au Canada et se déclare habituellement au cours des meilleures années de travail, soit entre 35 et 50 ans. On prévoit que plus d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/larthrite-en-milieu-de-travail

Threads of Life speaker Amber Hiuser sat down with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to share her personal story of recovery from being injured on the job as a young...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/injured-on-the-job-amber-hiuse-road-to-recovery

There is danger in the shadows. It could be working on a highway at night or in a loading bay at dusk. Low light and poor visibility can make it difficult to see workers, and this fact puts them ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tips-on-worker-visibility

Il est dangereux de travailler dans la pénombre, que ce soit sur une autoroute la nuit ou dans un quai de chargement à la brunante. Le manque de lumière et une mauvaise visibilité peuvent fai...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-sur-la-visibilit-des-travailleurs

For those who work in an office, the workstation or workspace is where they sit, think, work, meet and, depending on the nature of the job, spend many of their waking hours. In this podcast the C...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/size-matters-work-space-requirements-for-office-work

Le poste de travail, ou espace de travail, est l’endroit où l’employé de bureau s’assoit, réfléchit, travaille, rencontre des collègues et, selon la nature du travail, où il passe de ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/la-taille-cest-important-besoins-en-matire-despace-de-travail-pour-le-travail-de-bureau

Dr. Todd Conklin, Senior Advisor for Organizational and Safety Culture at Los Alamos National Laboratory, talks to CCOHS about human factors and performance, and explains how they relate to workp...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/human-factors-and-performance-with-todd-conklin

Listen to a conversation with Dr. Carla Lipsig-Mummé, Professor of Work and Labour Studies at York University, on the effects of climate change on the workplace. Professor Lipsig-Mummé directs ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/work-in-a-warming-world-with-carla-lipsig-mumm

Troy Winters, Senior Officer for Health and Safety at the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) joins the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) via telephone to share hi...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/participatory-ergonomics-with-troy-winters

In this podcast the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) explores how methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, short form for MRSA, is contracted, who’s at risk and ho...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/mrsa-a-stubborn-strain

Dans le présent balado, le Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) étudie comment le staphylocoque doré résistant à la méthicilline, ou SARM, est transmis, qui est...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/sarm-une-souche-entte

For construction workers, roofers, window cleaners, painters, arborists and firefighters, working at heights is a part of their daily work experience. Avoiding the risk of falling from ladders, s...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/minimize-the-risk-when-working-at-heights

Pour les travailleurs de la construction, les couvreurs, les nettoyeurs de fenêtres, les peintres, les arboristes et les pompiers, travailler en hauteur fait partie de leur expérience de travai...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/rduire-le-risque-au-minimum-lorsquon-travaille-en-hauteur

Most people think of workplace violence as a physical assault. However, workplace violence has taken on a broader perspective. It is any act in which a person is abused, threatened, intimidated o...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/glenn-french-la-violence-en-milieu-de-travail

In Canada, 1,000 compensation claims are reported for contact dermatitis each year. According to some US statistics, skin disorders comprise more than 35 percent of all occupationally related dis...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/contact-dermatitis

Au Canada, on recense 1 000 demandes d’indemnisation liées à la dermatite de contact chaque année. Selon certaines statistiques aux États-Unis, les troubles cutanés comptent pour plus de ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/dermatite-de-contact

Warm and sunny summer months mean more time being spent outdoors. And whether you work or play in the great outdoors, you are at greater risk of illness and injury resulting from excessive sun ex...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/summer-safety-tips

La fête du Canada marque le début non officiel de l'été et l'occasion de passer plus de temps à l'extérieur. Si vous travaillez ou jouez à l'extérieur, vous êtes plus susceptible d'épro...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-de-scurit-pour-lt

The distribution area of Lyme disease carrying ticks in Canada is expanding. CCOHS explains why it's important to be on the lookout for ticks and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/talking-about-lyme-disease

Au Canada, l’aire de répartition des tiques porteuses de la maladie de Lyme s’étend. Le CCHST explique pourquoi il est important de garder les tiques à l’œil et comment reconnaître les...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/parlons-de-la-maladie-de-lyme

Just in time for the National Day of Mourning, Wally Power sat down with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to share his story of how he was injured on the job as a yo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/wally-power-overcoming-a-workplace-injury

THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (CCOHS) EXPLAINS HOW DUST EXPLOSIONS OCCUR AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT THEM FROM HAPPENING. RELEASED: March 19, 2015 FILE SIZE:   4...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/dust-busters-combustibles-and-explosions

Le centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) explique comment se produisent les explosions de poussières, et ce que l'on peut faire pour les prévenir. DATE DE DIFFUSION�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/accumulation-de-poussires-combustibles-et-explosions

Bien que le travail de bureau puisse sembler exempt de danger, la position assise maintenue durant des périodes prolongées, l’entrée de données au clavier et l’utilisation d’une souris ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/facteurs-de-risque-ergonomiques-lis-au-travail-de-bureau

While office work may seem harmless, prolonged sitting, typing on a keyboard and using a mouse for hours at a time every day can set the stage for musculoskeletal injuries. In this podcast, the C...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ergonomic-risk-factors-of-office-work

Join the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) in this special two-part mini-series on violence in the workplace. This episode focuses on the risk factors associated with wor...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-violence-taking-action

Joignez-vous au Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) au cours de cette minisérie spéciale en deux volets traitant de la violence au travail. Cet épisode traite surt...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/la-violence-au-travail-prendre-les-mesures-requises-0

Join the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) in this special two-part mini-series on violence in the workplace. From physical to negative verbal interactions, this episode ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-violence-identifying-the-problem

Joignez-vous au Centre canadien d’hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) au cours de cette minisérie spéciale en deux volets traitant de la violence au travail. Depuis les échanges ver...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/la-violence-au-travail-cerner-le-problme

Les conditions météorologiques hivernales peuvent amener leur lot de défis uniques et présenter des risques pour la sécurité des automobilistes canadiens. Dans ce balado, le Centre canadien...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-pour-la-conduite-hivernale

Winter weather conditions can pose unique challenges and safety risks for Canadian drivers. In this podcast, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers safety tips to e...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/winter-driving-tips-0

The holidays can be a special time of year but for some, the endless “to do” list can be overwhelming. CCOHS shares ways to prevent holiday stress and anxiety this season. RELEASED: Decemb...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/preventing-holiday-stress-and-anxiety-0

Pour certains, le temps des Fêtes est une période spéciale de l’année, alors que pour d’autres, la liste des choses à faire peut sembler interminable. Le CCHST présente des solutions po...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prvenir-le-stress-et-lanxit-lis-la-priode-des-ftes

Gerry Culina, Manager, General Health and Safety Services at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) , talks about the four things an organization needs to keep top of mind...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/safe-work-environments-what-workplaces-need-to-know

John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist at the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers discusses how to manage workplace stress and shares prevention strategies. RELEASED: October 17, 2014 FIL...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/managing-workplace-stress

CCOHS offers ten tips to stay safe, secure and healthy when travelling for work. RELEASED: September 19, 2014 FILE SIZE:  5.29 mb LENGTH:  5:46 minutes

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/10-tips-for-safe-travels

  Le CCHST offre 10 conseils pour rester en sécurité et en santé lors de déplacements effectués pour le travail. DATE DE DIFFUSION : le 19 septembre 2014 TAILLE DU FICHIER: 6 :55 mb D...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/10-conseils-pour-voyager-en-toute-scurit

Dr. Robert Whiting, from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), discusses various health risks associated with shiftwork and how they can be minimized. RELEASED: August 1...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/preventing-health-risks-associated-with-shiftwork

According to the Canadian Red Cross, wearing a lifejacket could eliminate up to 90% of all boating-related drownings. CCOHS discusses the difference between lifejackets and personal flotation dev...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/staying-afloat-with-lifejackets-and-personal-flotation-devices

Selon la Croix-Rouge canadienne, le port d’un gilet de sauvetage pourrait éliminer jusqu’à 90 % des noyades associées aux activités de navigation de plaisance. Le CCHST explique la diff�...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/restez-flot-grce-aux-gilets-de-sauvetage-et-aux-vtements-de-flottaison-individuels

Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at increased risk of heat stress. CCOHS explains the different illnesses caused by heat stress and offers tips for preve...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/heat-stress-and-your-health

Les travailleurs qui effectuent leurs tâches sous une chaleur extrême ou qui travaillent dans des environnements très chauds sont davantage exposés au risque de stress thermique dû à la cha...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-stress-thermique-d-la-chaleur-et-votre-sant

Description : Grâce à des pneus surdimensionnés à bande profonde et à basse pression, à un poids relativement faible et à une grande maniabilité, les véhicules tout terrain (VTT) peuven...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-de-prudence-sur-la-route-les-vtt-et-le-travail

With oversized, deep tread, low-pressure tires, relatively light weight, and easy manoeuvrability, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can go where other heavier, larger vehicles cannot. In this podcast,...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/tips-for-a-safe-ride-atvs-and-work

Le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST) parle du Jour de deuil national et de son importance dans le milieu de travail, au Canada et dans le monde. DATE DE DIFFUSION :...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/jour-de-deuil-national

With bed bug infestations on the rise, learn more about what they are, how to prevent infestation and what to do if you find a bed bug at your worksite. RELEASED: March 17, 2014 FILE SIZE:  6.53...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/bed-bugs-have-bite-will-travel

Comme les infestations de punaises de lit sont en hausse, il convient d’en apprendre davantage sur celles-ci et de savoir comment prévenir les infestations et quoi faire si vous décelez la pr...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-punaises-de-lit-se-propagent-attention-elles-mordent

Vous ne pouvez pas détecter la présence de radon, mais saviez-vous qu’il s’agit d’un gaz radioactif présent à l’état naturel dans l’environnement? Ce balado explique ce qu’est le...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pleins-feux-sur-le-radon

You can’t detect the presence of radon but did you know it’s a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment? This podcast explains what radon is and what the potential health effe...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/putting-the-spotlight-on-radon

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https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ghs-in-canada-update

Saviez-vous que votre arbre de Noël et les lumières que vous allumez pour égayer cette période peuvent constituer un danger? Le CCHST souhaite préserver votre santé et assurer votre sécuri...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/risques-li-s-au-temps-des-f-tes

Did you know your Christmas tree and holiday lights can post a potential hazard? CCOHS wants to keep you safe and healthy this season, so listen to their tips on holiday hazards. RELEASED: Dec...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/holiday-hazards

Ce balado traite des causes du stress en milieu de travail, propose divers conseils pour aider les travailleurs à minimiser ou à éviter le stress, et explique ce que peuvent faire les employeu...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/faire-face-au-stress-professionnel

This podcast discusses the causes of a stressful workplace, and offers helpful tips on how workers can avoid or minimize stress, and what employers can do to address this important issue. DATE: N...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/addressing-work-related-stress

It’s easy to catch the flu if you’re not careful. CCOHS shares some helpful tips on how you can prevent catching (or spreading) the flu this season. DATE: October 24, 2013 FILE SIZE: 4.41 MB...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/preventing-the-flu-what-you-can-do

Il est facile de contracter la grippe si vous n’êtes pas prudent. Le CCHST vous donne quelques conseils pratiques sur la façon d’éviter de contracter (ou de transmettre) la grippe au cours...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pr-vention-de-la-grippe-que-pouvez-vous-faire

Les dangers peuvent se trouver sous un bureau, dans les locaux d'une usine, dans l'air et pratiquement partout où des personnes travaillent. L'inspection régulière des lieux de travail afin de...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/inspections-efficaces-des-liuex-de-travail-au-del-des-apparences

Hazards can exist under desks, on the plant floor, in the air and pretty much any place people work. Inspecting the workplace regularly for hazards is an essential part of a health and safety pro...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/effective-workplace-inspections-more-than-meets-the-eye

Même lorsque des mesures et sécurité sont en place relativement aux matières dangereuses, et qu'elles sont respectées, des accident preuvent se produire. Et lorsqu'un [produit chimique corro...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/importance-des-bassins-oculaires-et-des-douches-d-urgence

Anyone who works with hazardous chemicals knows they can work safely and avoid injury if they follow the appropriate safety precautions. However, accidents can happen, and if and when a corrosive...

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ccohs/FINAL_ENG_Emergency_Eyewash.mp3

Le corps humain a été conçu pour être mobile, certes, mais il n'est pas fait pour vibrer. Quant elles sont faibles, les vibrationne sont pas dangereuses. Malheureusement, la méchanisation a ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/de-mauvaises-vibrations

While the human body is built to be mobile, it was not meant to vibrate. In small doses, vibration is harmless. Unfortunately, mechanization has introduced significant vibration hazards in the wo...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/vibration-hazards-in-the-workplace

La violence familiale (aussi appelée violence intra-familiale ou violence conjugale) est un type de compartment abusif utilisé par une personne pour obtenir le pouvoir et exercer un contôle su...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/la-violence-familiale-un-enjeu-du-travail

Domestic violence (also called battering or intimate partner violence) is a pattern of abusive behaviour used by a person to gain power or control over his or her partner in an intimate relations...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/domestic-violence-a-workplace-issue

Shirley Hickman shares her personal story of how losing her son in a workplace tragedy affected her life and inspired her to create the Threads of Life organization, which supports workers and th...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/shirley-hickman-a-mother-s-story

Le personnel soignant et les travailleurs de la santé devant soulever des patients dans le cadre de leur travail quotidien peuvent être confrontés à des difficultés lorsqu'ils accomplissent ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/ne-laissez-pas-les-l-ve-patients-devenir-un-poids-pour-vous

Caregivers and healthcare workers who must lift patients as part of their daily job can face challenges with this particular task. While mechanical lifts make it much easier to move and lift pati...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/don-t-get-burdened-by-patient-lifts

Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada. Matthew Mayer, Senior Specialist, Mission Information, from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, discusses t...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/heart-health-at-work

Tout le monde sait que le soudure peut constituer une activité dangereuese. Ce balados qui offre des conseils explore les risques professionnels associés au soudage et présente des mesures de ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/-viter-de-vous-br-ler

Everyone knows that welding can be a dangerous activity. This tips-based podcast explores the occupational hazards associated with welding, and offers some concrete precautions and recommendation...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/welding-don-t-get-burned

On ne peut pas toujours prévoir à quel moment des situations d'urgence surviendront; elles peuvent se produire rapidement, pour ainsi dire sans avertissement. Ce que nous savons toutefois, c'es...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pr-paration-aux-situations-d-urgence-en-milieu-de-travail

We don't always know when an emergency will occur; they can happen fast, with little warning. What we do know is that planning ahead and preparing can help you and your organization cope better d...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/emergency-preparedness-in-the-workplace

DESCRIPTION: Dr. Cheryl Zimmer from the Canadian Association of Optometrists discusses Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Listen to this podcast to find out how to identify, treat and prevent this c...

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Dr. Birgitte Blatter, Business Line Manager of Healthy, Vital and Safe Work at TNO in the Netherlands explores the role workplace psychosocial factors play in the development of musculoskeletal s...

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Dr. Kevin Kelloway, the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health Psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia explains what  positive psychology is and how it relates to wor...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/exploring-psychosocial-issues-in-the-workplace

CCOHS outlines the signs of dehydration and how to prevent it when working in the summer heat. RELEASED: June 20, 2012 FILE SIZE: 5.37 MB Length: 5:52 min

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/drink-up-to-beat-dehydration

Le CCHST décrit les signes de déshydratation et la façon de les prévenir lors de travaux effectués l’été par grande chaleur. DATE DE DIFFUSION : le 20 juin 2012 TAILLE DU FICHIER: 8.9...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/buvez-plus-pour-contrer-la-d-shydratation

  DESCRIPTION: Dr. Michael Pysklywec, Occupational Health Physician at the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc., explains what work-related asthma is, who’s most at risk and ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/putting-the-spotlight-on-work-related-asthma

You may find out that the unsightly bump on your hand or wrist causing you pain or discomfort is a "ganglion cyst”, and it may be caused by the type of work you do. This podcast from CCOHS talk...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/just-a-bump-or-a-ganglion-cyst-

Vous pourriez découvrir que cette vilaine bosse qui se trouve sur votre main ou votre poignet et qui entraîne de la douleur ou de l'inconfort est en fait un " kyste synovial " qui pourrait êtr...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/s-agit-il-d-une-simple-bosse-ou-bien-d-un-kyste-synovial-

Merv Gilbert, Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University, and Gerry Culina, General Health and Safety Services Manager at CCOHS , discuss the powerful and expanding impact mental health proble...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/psychological-health-and-safety

Join CCOHS and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada for the second of this two-part mini-series on radiation in the workplace. This episode focuses on s...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/radiation-in-the-workplace-the-safety-side

Suivez le CCHST et Claire Cohalan, une scientifique spécialisée en rayonnements à l’Institut de radioprotection du Canada, durant le second de cette série de deux épisodes portant sur les...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-rayonnements-en-milieu-de-travail-les-mesures-de-s-curit-

Suivez le CCHST et Claire Cohalan, une scientifique spécialisée en rayonnements à l’Institut de radioprotection du Canada, durant cette série de deux épisodes portant sur les rayonnements ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-rayonnements-en-milieu-de-travail-notions-l-mentaires

Join CCOHS and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada in this special two-part mini-series on radiation in the workplace. This episode focuses on radiatio...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/radiation-in-the-workplace-the-basics

Dhananjai Borwankar, Technical Specialist at CCOHS explains how drivers can adjust their car seats to ensure proper posture and eliminate pains and strains while driving.   RELEASED:Septemb...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/car-seat-ergonomics

Le CCHST étudie les répercussions d’un mauvais éclairage sur la productivité des travailleurs et offre des conseils concernant l’exécution d’une vérification de l’éclairage. DATE...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/-clairage-ad-quat-sur-les-lieux-de-travail-

    CCOHS explores how poor lighting can affect worker productivity, and offers tips on conducting a lighting audit.   RELEASED: September 15, 2011 FILE SIZE: 2.31 MB LENGTH: 2:31 minu...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/proper-lighting-in-the-workplace

Mark Ordeman, Manager of Transportation at WorksafeBC discusses the safety hazards faced each day by those who work on or near roads including emergency responders, construction workers, utility ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/roadside-safety

Le CCHST partage des conseils sur la façon dont les travailleurs peuvent se protéger contre les piqûres d’abeilles durant la saison des abeilles et des guêpes. DATE DE DIFFUSION : le 11 a...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/prot-gez-vous-contre-les-piq-res-d-abeilles-

CCOHS shares tips on how workers can protect themselves from bee stings when working outdoors. RELEASED: August 11, 2011 AVAILABILITY: On Demand – Listen to it now! FILE SIZE: 4.22 MB L...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/protecting-yourself-against-bee-stings

DESCRIPTION: CCOHS outlines some of the hazards workers face when landscaping, and offers general safety precautions to take to work safely. RELEASED: July 21, 2011 AVAILABILITY: On Demand –...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/safety-tips-for-landscapers

DESCRIPTION : Le CCHST explique certains des risques auxquels sont exposés les travailleurs chargés de l’aménagement paysager et recommande les précautions générales qu’il faut prendre...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/conseils-de-s-curit-l-intention-des-jardiniers-paysagistes

DESCRIPTION: Shelley Dalke from the Canadian Red Cross outlines how you can stay safe while working and vacationing on the water this summer. RELEASED: June 16, 2011 AVAILABILITY: On Demand �...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/water-safety-for-the-summer

DESCRIPTION: Gerry Culina, Manager of General Health and Safety Services at CCOHS, discusses the roles Human Resources and Health & Safety play to improve performance in the workplace. RELEASED...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/hr-and-health-and-safety

DESCRIPTION : Vous travaillez dans des espaces clos? Écoutez notre plus récent balado pour en apprendre davantage sur les risques potentiels et découvrir comment vous pouvez assurer votre séc...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-travail-en-espace-clos

WORKING IN CLOSE QUARTERS DESCRIPTION: Do you work in confined spaces? Listen to our latest podcast to learn about the potential hazards and find out how you can stay safe. RELEASED: May 17, ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/working-in-close-quarters

NOISE CONTROL IN THE WORKPLACE DESCRIPTION: Sound can be hazardous to a person's hearing if it’s too loud or exposure is too long. Emma Ashurst, occupational health and safety specialist with...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/noise-contol-in-the-workplace

LE SOMMEIL PERDU LORS DU PASSAGE À L'HEURE AVANCÉE PEUT AUGMENTER LES BLESSURES PROFESSIONNELLES DESCRIPTION : Le CCHST étudie rapidement la question du passage à l’heure avancée et de s...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/le-sommeil-perdu-lors-du-passage-l-heure-avanc-e-peut-augmenter-les-blessures-professionnelles

LOSING SLEEP OVER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME DESCRIPTION: CCOHS takes a quick look at Daylight Savings Time and its possible effects on workplace injuries. RELEASED: March 8, 2011 AVAILABILITY: ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/losing-sleep-over-daylight-savings-time

DESCRIPTION : Le CCHST étudie brièvement en quoi consiste les troubles musculo-squelettiques et quels sont les moyens de les prévenir – pour souligner la Journée de sensibilisation aux micr...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/pr-vention-des-troubles-musculo-squelettiques

DESCRIPTION: CCOHS takes a quick look at work-related musculoskeletal injuries and how to prevent them – in time for RSI Awareness Day. RELEASED: February 22, 2011 AVAILABILITY: On Demand �...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/preventing-musculoskeletal-injuries-

ÉVITER QUELQUES CONSEILS POUR PELLETER LA NEIGE EN TOUTE SÉCURITÉ DESCRIPTION : Vous croyez savoir comment pelleter la neige sans danger? Voici une bordée de conseils du CCHST. DATE DE DIFF...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/-viter-quelques-conseils-pour-pelleter-la-neige-en-toute-s-curit-

THE SCOOP ON HOW TO SAFELY SHOVEL SNOW DESCRIPTION: Think you know how to shovel snow safely? Here’s the scoop from CCOHS. RELEASED: January 25, 2011 AVAILABILITY: On Demand – Listen to it ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/the-scoop-on-how-to-safely-shovel-snow

WORKING IN THE COLD DESCRIPTION: Do you work outdoors in the winter? Join as we speak with Jan Chappel, senior technical specialist at CCOHS, on how to be cautious when working in cold conditio...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/working-in-the-cold

WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY TIPS DESCRIPTION: CCOHS talks with Rocco Iamello of Ottawa Fire Services about the basics for fire safety in the workplace. RELEASED: November 16, 2010 AVAILABILITY: O...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-fire-safety-tips

DESCRIPTION : Le CCHST décrit les principales étapes d’une analyse de la sécurité des tâches. DATE DE DIFFUSION : Le 21 octobre 2010 ACCESSIBILITÉ: Sur demande – Écoutez-le immédi...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/les-principales-tapes-pour-une-analyse-des-dangers-professionnels

DESCRIPTION: CCOHS covers the basic steps to conducting a job safety analysis. RELEASED: October 21, 2010 AVAILABILITY: On Demand – Listen to it now! FILE SIZE: 3.49 MB LENGTH: 3:49 min...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/basic-tips-for-a-job-safety-analysis-

2010 DICK MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS DESCRIPTION: CCOHS speaks with two of the 2010 Dick Martin Scholarship Winners. RELEASED: July 13, 2010 AVAILABILITY: On Demand – Listen to it now! ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/2010-dick-martin-scholarship-winners

DESCRIPTION: Just in time for the National Day of Mourning and National Occupational Health and Safety (NAOSH) Week, Bill Bowman, a victim of a workplace injury shares his personal story and how ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/workplace-injuries-a-personal-story

DESCRIPTION: Le CCHST offre des conseils pour travailler seul en toute sécurité. DATE DE DIFFUSION: le 25 mars, 2010 ACCESSIBILITÉ: Sur demande – Écoutez-le immédiatement! TAILLE DU ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/travailler-en-solo

DESCRIPTION: CCOHS shares tips on how to stay safe while working alone. RELEASED: March 25, 2010 AVAILABILITY: On Demand – Listen to it now! FILE SIZE: 2.72 MB LENGTH: 2:59 minutes PR...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/working-alone

Donna Hardaker, Workplace Mental Health Specialist for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s York Region Branch, discusses mental health in the workplace and how to relieve workplace stress....

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/mentally-healthy-workplace

DESCRIPTION: Jim Clemmer Practical Leadership Strategist and best-selling author outlines how organizations can lead their teams and incorporate health and safety into its organizations culture. ...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/leading-your-team-to-a-healthier-workplace

DESCRIPTION: Giselle Kovary, Managing Partner and Co-founder of n-gen People Performance Inc. discusses the four generations of workers that make up our workforce, and the unique identities and b...

https://ccohs.libsyn.com/bridging-the-generations-at-work