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Safe and Sound with CCOHS
by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
CCOHS produces monthly podcasts on a wide variety of topics related to workplace health and safety. Each episode is designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. You can download the audio segment to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your own convenience.!
Episodes
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How Emerging Ergonomics Technologies Could Reduce Workplace MSDs
Work shouldn't hurt, but for many workers in Canada, it does. Dr. Steven Fischer joins us to discuss how, when paired with the right programs, insights from emerging ergonomics technologies have the potential to help organizations prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
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Understanding the Criminal Code and Canadian Workplaces
Despite workplaces making significant investments in programs meant to improve occupational health and safety, serious incidents still happen. Criminal Code expert Rob Stewart joins us to discuss why compliance at the leadership level may not be making things safer on the ground in the workplace,...
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Signaux de fumée : Comment la qualité de l'air extérieur nuit à la sécurité au travail
Les épisodes de mauvaise qualité de l'air sont en hausse, ce qui nuit à la santé et à la sécurité des personnes travaillant à l'extérieur et à l'intérieur. Avoir un plan clair avant que la fumée ou la poussière ne se répande n'est qu'une des choses que les employeurs peuvent faire pour maintenir...
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Smoke Signals: How Outdoor Air Quality Affects Workplace Safety
Poor air quality events are on the rise, affecting the health and safety of both outdoor and indoor workers. Having a clear plan ready before the smoke or dust rolls in is just one of the things employers can do to keep workers healthy. Senior Technical Specialist Matea Kokorovic joins us to...
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What Occupational Health and Safety Could Look Like in 2040
Dr. Arif Jetha recently led a research study that scanned nearly 400 signals of change to map out where occupational health and safety is headed. He explains why leaders need to balance today's challenges with tomorrow's, and what employers, policymakers and workers can do to stay ahead.
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The Evolution of Psychological Health and Safety
In today's workplace, we know that prioritizing psychological safety alongside physical safety is part of building a truly healthy and safe environment. But that hasn't always been the case. Consultant and expert Mary Ann Baynton joins us to discuss how approaches to psychological health and…
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Data-Driven Approaches to Health and Safety
Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada CEO Janet MacEachern joins us to discuss national injury trends, and how workplaces can use AWCBC's data to support prevention locally.
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Jour de deuil: L'histoire de Jessica Blackie Gillis
L'ambassadrice de Threads of Life, Jessica Blackie Gillis, a vu sa vie basculer le jour où son frère est décédé dans une tragédie évitable sur son lieu de travail. Écoutez son témoignage bouleversant.
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Day of Mourning - Jessica Blackie Gillis' Story
Threads of Life Ambassador Jessica Blackie Gillis' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.
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Supporting Workers with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Canadians. It may occur after an injury has healed, or without a known cause. Dr. Andrea Furlan, a pain doctor from the University Health Network at the University of Toronto, joins us to discuss how employers can support workers affected by chronic pain, and how…
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Sit, Stand, Stretch: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries at Work
Whether work involves prolonged sitting or standing, reducing repetitive strain injuries starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors and improving job design. Here's where workplaces can start.
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Les principales questions de santé et de sécurité de 2025
Nous révélons les questions en matière de santé et de sécurité les plus populaires de l'année, comme elles ont été envoyées à notre Ligne d'information sur la sécurité.
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Top Health and Safety Questions of 2025
We reveal the most popular health and safety questions of the year, as sent to our Safety InfoLine service.
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Réduction de l'exposition à la silice en milieu de travail
L'exposition à la silice, qui peut causer le cancer du poumon, touche les travailleurs de plusieurs secteurs, mais la majorité des expositions surviennent dans la construction et le génie civil. Meghan Friesen, des Centres de santé des travailleurs (ses) de l'Ontario, se joint à nous pour…
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Reducing Silica Exposure in the Workplace
Exposure to silica can cause serious occupational diseases, including lung cancer. Meghan Friesen of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers joins us to discuss how the Silica Control Tool can help reduce the risk of exposure and protect workers.
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Psychological Health and Safety in Action with Troy Winters
When thinking about workplace health and safety, physical safety is usually top of mind. But for a workplace to be truly healthy and safe, psychological safety is also an essential component. Troy Winters, National Health and Safety Coordinator for CUPE, joins us to discuss what that looks like…
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Prévenir les maladies respiratoires infectieuses au travail
Les maladies respiratoires infectieuses peuvent se propager facilement en milieu de travail, et leurs symptômes varient de légers à très graves. Nous discutons des mesures que nous pouvons tous prendre pour nous protéger et protéger les autres pendant la saison du rhume et de la grippe.
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Preventing Respiratory Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Respiratory infectious diseases can spread easily in the workplace, with symptoms ranging from mild to very serious. We discuss the steps we can all take to protect ourselves and others during cold and flu season.
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A Safe and Welcoming Workplace for Newcomers
Immigrants contribute significantly to Canada's economy but often face challenges that could impact their health and safety. We speak with Bill Chen of Workplace Safety and Protection Services on how workplaces can create safer and more welcoming environments for newcomers.
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Creating Workplaces Where Everyone Can Thrive
Despite legislation designed to protect the rights of two-spirit, trans and non-binary people in Canada, many still face discrimination in their daily lives, including at work or seeking employment. A recent study by Egale Canada seeks to better understand their challenges.
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L'été à l'extérieur, prenez garde à la chaleur : Conseils pour travailler en toute sécurité dehors
À mesure que les journées s'allongent et que les températures grimpent, il est agréable de passer plus de temps dehors. Cependant, le travail à l'extérieur durant l'été comporte des risques particuliers. Dans cet épisode, nous examinons ces dangers et proposons des conseils pour que les…
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Temps Up, Heads Up - Working Safely Outdoors
As days get longer and temperatures rise, it's great to be able to spend more time outside. But working outdoors in the summer comes with unique hazards. We take a look at what those hazards are, and how employers and workers can prepare.
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Day of Mourning: Tracey Csordas' Story
Threads of Life Ambassador Tracey Csordas' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.
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Climate Change Impacts on Workplace Health and Safety with Dr. Sarah Henderson
Extreme weather events driven by climate change are happening across Canada with increasing frequency. Dr. Sarah Henderson joins us to discuss the potential impacts on workers and how workplaces can build more climate resiliency.
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The Future of Work with Tyler Waye
The world around us is changing rapidly – and so is the workplace and what motivates us. Work and leadership strategist Tyler Waye joins us to discuss what employers and workers can do to build the thriving workplaces of the future.
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Addressing Inequities in Personal Protective Equipment
When personal protective equipment is designed with diverse body types in mind, everyone in the workplace benefits. Dr. Amin Yazdani joins us to discuss how using breakthrough technology can shape the design of more inclusive PPE for workers in Canada.
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The Health Impacts of Physically Demanding Work
Do physically active occupations make for healthier workers? Not necessarily. In this episode, Dr. Avi Biswas, scientist at the Institute for Work and Health, shares recommendations for safe, practical physical activity designed to meet the diverse needs of workers.
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Consommation de substances, stigmatisation et dépendance chez les hommes travaillant dans des métiers spécialisés
La stigmatisation à l'égard de la consommation de substances influe sur la façon dont nous parlons aux personnes, sur les politiques que nous élaborons et sur la prestation des soins. Dans cet épisode, la Dre Theresa Tam, administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada, et Anne Tennier,...
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Substance Use, Stigma and Addiction Among Men in Trades
Stigma surrounding substance use affects how we talk to individuals, the policies we develop, and how we provide care. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Anne Tennier, President and CEO of CCOHS, discuss ways we can reduce stigma and support men in the...
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Les principales questions sur la santé et la sécurité de 2024
Chaque année, le CCHST reçoit des questions sur la santé et la sécurité de tout le Canada. Nous discutons avec l'un de nos spécialistes techniques des questions les plus importantes et les plus fréquentes de l'année.
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Top Health and Safety Questions of 2024
It's the year end roundup you've been waiting for: the top health and safety questions you asked us in 2024.
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Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls with Good Workplace Housekeeping
Good workplace housekeeping might seem like a simple concept, but it doesn't always get the respect it deserves. Learn how effective housekeeping can reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls, one of the most common lost-time injuries.
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Prévenir les glissades, trébuchements et chutes grâce à une bonne tenue des locaux de travail
La bonne tenue des locaux de travail peut sembler un concept simple, mais elle n'est pas toujours reconnue à sa juste valeur. Découvrez comment une tenue efficace des locaux peut réduire le risque de glissades, de trébuchements et de chutes, qui sont à l'origine de blessures entraînant une…
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Protecting Workers from Bird Flu
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 Specialist Matea Kokorovic about measures you can take to protect your workers. Released: September 13…
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Protéger les travailleurs contre la grippe aviaire
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 la maladie. Au cours du présent épisode, nous nous entretenons avec Matea Kokorovic, spécialiste...
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Sparking Courageous Conversations at Work
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, connection, growth, and even healing. Released: August 8, 2024 File Size: 3 MB Length: 5:28 minutes...
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How Plain Language Improves Workplace Health and Safety
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 expert Jocelyn Pletz about how clear and simple communication can improve health and safety.…
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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, and autism spectrum disorder, in the workplace. Released: May 13, 2024 File Size: 6.9 MB Length: 14:17...
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Faire place à la neurodiversité au travail
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 avec déficit de l'attention, la dyslexie et le trouble du spectre de l'autisme en milieu de travail Date de…
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Day of Mourning: Melanie Kowalski-Fleming's Story
"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's life changed forever the day her husband fell off a ladder at work. Hear her powerful story.…
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Comprendre les effets de la sensibilité aux parfums
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 désagréables pour la santé. En fait, les réactions aux parfums, comme les maux de tête, les démangeaisons...
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Making Sense of Scent Sensitivities
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 headaches, itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing, are a medical condition and recognized disability…
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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Mental Health
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 limit risks for injuries. Released: February 1, 2024 File Size: 10 MB Length: 17:40 minutes...
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Cold Feet Prevention: Steps to Stay Safe and Warm When Working Outdoors
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 cause painful and sometimes serious consequences. Tune in to this CCOHS podcast to earn more about the...
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Pour ne plus avoir froid aux pieds : comment rester au chaud et en sécurité lorsqu'on travaille dehors
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 engelures et le pied de tranchée peuvent avoir des conséquences douloureuses et parfois graves. Ne manquez...
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Top Picks for Travel Tips
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'll review timely and relevant tips for a safe and healthy trip. Released: November 16, 2023 File Size…
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Sélection des meilleurs conseils de voyage
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 dans les hôtels et les procédures de communication, nous passerons en revue des conseils pertinents et…
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Breaking the Cycle of Workplace Bullying
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 Chénier discusses how some organizations are approaching the issue. Released: September 18, 2023 File Size:...
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Rompre le cycle de l'intimidation au travail
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 Chénier, représentante nationale en santé et sécurité au Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, explique...
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CCOHS produces monthly podcasts on a wide variety of topics related to workplace health and safety. Each episode is designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. You can download the audio segment to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your own convenience.!
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