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This is the archive of past issues of the Health and Safety Report, a monthly e-newsletter on workplace health and safety.
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On Topic: | Emotional Intelligence: Supportive Motivation During Challenging Times |
Tips & Tools: | Workplace Support for Carers |
Partner News: | New Tool to Identify Workers at Higher Risk of Cancer and Other Diseases |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Emotional intelligence: What it is and why it matters |
CCOHS News: | Free Resources to Help Keep Safe During COVID-19 |
New COVID-19 Resources: | Your Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19 |
Infographic: | Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
On Topic: | On the Road to Work Again After Injury |
Tips & Tools: | Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls is a Must |
Partner News: | Free Tool to Help Protect Your Team's Mental Health |
CCOHS News: | Online COVID-19 Tool Kit Released |
Infographic: | Incident Investigations |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
Last Word: | Take Our Kids to Work is Going Virtual This Year |
On Topic: | Doing our Part to Stay Safe in the Pandemic |
Tips & Tools: | Preventing Worksite Falls with Guardrails |
Partner News: | Paper-to-Paperless TDG Project Explores Impact on First Responders |
CCOHS News: | CANManage Takes Care of Your Safety Data Sheets |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
Scholarships: | Students, Your Commitment Could Pay Off |
Last Word: | Free Resources to Help Keep Safe During COVID-19 |
On Topic: | Get the Facts on Masks |
Tips & Tools: | Stay on Top of COVID-19 Guidance to Stay Safe |
Partner News: | Add Your Feedback to the New Standard on Managing Impairment in the Workplace |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Keeping Both Young and New Workers Safe This Summer and Sun Safety at Work with Thomas Tenkate |
CCOHS News: | New Scholarship to Encourage Women to Pursue Careers in Health and Safety |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
On Topic: | Reopening for Business After COVID-19 |
Hazard Alert: | Temporary Changes to COVID-19 Cleaning Products from the US |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Maintaining Our Health When Working Remotely and Socially Bridge the Physical Distance |
CCOHS News: | Promote Good Hygiene Etiquette at Work with Free Posters |
Infographic: | Ladder Safety Infographic |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
On Topic: | Preventing Stigma During COVID-19 |
Tips & Tools: | New Pandemic (COVID-19) Guidance Tip Sheets |
Health and Safety To Go: | Recognizing the Day of Mourning |
Last Word.: | Be a Part of Safety and Health Week 2020 |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
On Topic: | Remote Work: Maintaining our Health, Safety, and Distance |
Tips & Tools: | Socially Bridge the Physical Distance |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Keeping Workers Safe When Working from Heights |
CCOHS News: | Free Resources for Pandemic Support |
Last Word.: | Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest: Deadline for Entry Extended |
Legislation: | Keeping Up with New Legislation |
On Topic: | Be Ready for New Strains on Worker Health |
Tips & Tools: | Keeping Safe on the Farm |
Partner News: | The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work Invites the World Through its Fellowship Program |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Bridging the Gap Between Caregiving and Work |
Last Word.: | We're listening! Tell us Your Opinion and You Could Win |
On Topic: | Occupational Cancer: Take Action to Prevent Exposures |
Tips & Tools: | Safeguarding: The First Line of Defence |
Partner News: | Get Free Guidance on Becoming a Carer-Friendly Workplace |
Health and Safety To Go: | New Podcast: Tips to Help Raise the Awareness in RSI Day |
CCOHS News: | Audit Health and Safety Conditions with New HazardAssess App |
Infographic: | Infographic: Safe Lifting at Work |
On Topic: | Merry and Bright: Five Healthy Holiday Tips |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Don't Rush into Winter Driving |
On Topic: | Clearing the Air on Respiratory Hazards |
Tips & Tools: | Inspect to Correct: Effective Workplace Inspections |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: A Closer Look at Nonvisible Disabilities |
CCOHS News: | Build a Harassment and Violence Prevention Program |
Infographic: | Infographic: Workplace Inspections |
On Topic: | Opioids in the Workplace |
Tips & Tools: | Toner Spills: A Fine Mess |
Partner News: | XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work: Call for Abstracts is now open |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Supporting Workers with a Comprehensive Return to Work Program |
CCOHS News: | Future Health and Safety Advocates Invited to Apply for National Scholarship |
Last Word.: | Build a Harassment and Violence Prevention Program |
On Topic: | Balancing Work and Caregiving |
Tips & Tools: | Harassment and Bullying: What Employers Can Do |
Partner News: | World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is Coming to Toronto |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Harassment in the Workplace |
On Topic: | A Climate for Health and Safety Change |
Tips & Tools: | Understanding Worker Rights |
Partner News: | Caring for the Psychological Health and Well-being of Healthcare and Paramedic Workers |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Occupational Disease and Prevention with Valerie Wolfe |
On Topic: | A Closer Look at Nonvisible Disabilities |
Tips & Tools: | Tips for Keeping Mould Out of the Workplace |
Partner News: | Take the Lead on Promoting a Psychologically Safe Workplace |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Peer-to-Peer Support and Mental Health in the Workplace: An Interview with Steve Tizzard |
CCOHS News: | And the Winners Are... |
On Topic: | Electrical Hazards Shouldn't Come as a Shock |
Tips & Tools: | Ten Tips for Respect and Civility in the Workplace |
Partner News: | A New CSA Standard for Creating Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Accommodating Scent Sensitivities in the Workplace |
CCOHS News: | See Who's Speaking at CCOHS Forum 2019 |
Last Word.: | Students, Your Commitment Could Pay Off |
On Topic: | Don't Let Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Leave You Breathless |
Tips & Tools: | Safety Tips for Tree Service Workers |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace |
CCOHS News: | Cannabis: Develop an Effective Workplace Impairment Policy |
Last Word.: | CCOHS Forum: Lock in Your Early Bird Rate |
On Topic: | On High Alert: Addressing Impairment in the Workplace |
Tips & Tools: | On the Road to Comfort |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Elements of a Workplace Impairment Policy |
Last Word.: | Managing Arthritis: Tips to Protect Your Joints |
On Topic: | Getting a Handle on Workplace Stress |
Tips & Tools: | On Alert for Anaphylaxis |
Partner News: | #HaveYourSay On the Prevention of Harassment and Violence in the Workplace |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Protection from Pesky Summer Pests |
Last Word.: | WHMIS 2015: We're Almost There! |
On Topic: | Easing Strains and Pains of Hotel Housekeeping |
Tips & Tools: | Working Safely with Skid-Steer Loaders |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Lightning Safety: Keeping Safe When Working Outdoors |
CCOHS News: | Make a Plan to Attend CCOHS' Forum on the Changing World of Work |
In the News: | ISO 45001: A New Standard in Global Occupational Health and Safety |
Tips & Tools: | Lyme Disease Prevention: Tips for Tackling Ticks |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: New and Young Worker Orientation |
CCOHS News: | Discover the Changing World of Work at CCOHS Forum 2019 |
On Topic: | PPE for Women in Construction: The Right Fit |
Tips & Tools: | Don't Let Safety Slip Away: Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Day of Mourning: Charmaine Salter's Story |
Last Word.: | NAOSH Week Film Fest: Take a Seat and Focus on Safety |
On Topic: | Lead: Protecting Workers from Exposure |
Tips & Tools: | Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving |
Partner News: | Two New Resources Added to WHMIS.org |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Avoiding Harm on the Farm |
CCOHS News: | Two Free Online Courses During NAOSH Week |
Last Word.: | We're listening! Tell us your opinion and you could win a Google Home Mini. |
On Topic: | Bullying and Harassment at Work |
Tips & Tools: | Cutting Edge Safety: Working with Tools |
Partner News: | Assess and Address Psychological Health and Safety with Free Online Tool |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome |
CCOHS News: | Wanted: Worker Monument Photos |
Last Word.: | Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Health and Safety Events |
On Topic: | Repetitive Strain Injury: Break the Cycle |
Tips & Tools: | Carbon Monoxide: Poison Prevention |
Partner News: | Online Tool for Taking Action on Workplace Stress |
Health and Safety To Go: | Staying a Step Ahead of Cold Feet Trouble |
CCOHS News: | Online Course Addresses Impairment in the Workplace |
Last Word.: | Bullying is Not Part of the Job Sticker |
On Topic: | Tips for a Happy Holiday |
Health and Safety To Go: | Keeping Your Holiday Healthy: Tips from CCOHS |
CCOHS News: | E-course Makes the Case for Workplace Wellness Programs |
On Topic: | Job Safety Analysis - The Proactive Approach |
Tips & Tools: | A Closer Look at Preventing Computer Vision Syndrome |
Health and Safety To Go: | Impairment in the Workplace: What You Need to Know |
CCOHS News: | Plan, Prepare, Prevent, Protect: Brand New Flu Portal is Live |
Hazard Highlight: | Fatal Ammonia Leak at Municipal Arena |
In the News: | The Power of Proper Sleep |
Tips & Tools: | Working Late? Keep Safe |
Partner News: | Tapping into Northwest Territories and Nunavut Health and Safety with New App |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Staying Safe When Working Alone and Recognizing Radon |
CCOHS News: | Students, Your Commitment Could Pay Off |
On Topic: | Getting a Grip on Hand Tool Ergonomics |
Tips & Tools: | Wood Dust Exposure: Keep it Down! |
Partner News: | New OHS Legislation App for Saskatchewan |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: WHMIS 2015 Update: Tips to Transition |
CCOHS News: | Workshop Offers Practical Approach to Address Workplace Mental Health |
On Topic: | Digging Deeper into Trench Safety |
Tips & Tools: | 10 Tips for Safe Work Trips |
Partner News: | Addressing Mental Health in the Federal Public Service |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Safe Mowing Tips and Working at Heights |
CCOHS News: | Three Fast Ways to Access Health and Safety Info |
On Topic: | Respirable Crystalline Silica: Breathe Easier |
Tips & Tools: | Take Care with That Chainsaw |
Partner News: | New WHMIS 2015 Transition Timelines for Suppliers |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Keeping Both Young and New Workers Safe This Summer and Talking About Lyme Disease |
On Topic: | New and Young Workers: Starting and Staying on Safe Footing |
Tips & Tools: | Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome |
Partner News: | OHCOW to Live Stream their 'Mayday, Mayday' Symposium |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Day of Mourning: Elaine Keunen's Story |
CCOHS News: | NAOSH Week Webinar Offers Practical Steps to Address Workplace Mental Health |
Last Word.: | NAOSH Week Film Fest: Sit Back and Focus on Safety |
On Topic: | Harassment and Violence in the Workplace: See it for What it is |
Tips & Tools: | Inspect to Correct: Effective Workplace Inspections |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Understanding Workplace Concussions |
CCOHS News: | New e-Courses for Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Last Word.: | Step up with your opinion and you could win a Fitbit Flex 2 |
On Topic: | Hazard and Risk: Know the Difference |
Tips & Tools: | Scents and Sensitivities in the Workplace |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Focusing on Repetitive Strain Injuries and Bad Vibrations |
CCOHS News: | Bridging the Gap Between Sex, Gender, and Workplace Health and Safety |
Last Word.: | Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Health and Safety Events |
On Topic: | Don't Rush Into Winter Driving |
Partner News: | Mobile App Helps Identify Air Quality Issues |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Fighting Fatigue in the Workplace |
CCOHS News: | Workshop Offers Practical Approach to Address Workplace Mental Health |
Last Word.: | Safe, Healthy, and Productive Workplaces Conference: International Call for Papers and Posters |
On Topic: | Asbestos: Hidden Danger |
In the News: | Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy: Striking a Balance between Human Rights and a Safe Workplace |
Tips & Tools: | Fight Fall Fatigue |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Recognizing Radon |
Last Word.: | Your Last Chance to Weigh in on the Changing Workplace |
On Topic: | Getting to Know Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Tips & Tools: | Speaking of Toolbox Talks |
Partner News: | New Engineering Controls Database From NIOSH |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Health and Safety Solutions for the Aging Workforce |
CCOHS News: | Getting your OSH Answers Just Got Easier |
Last Word.: | Taking Your Kid to Work? Keep Safety Top of Mind |
On Topic: | Marijuana and the Workplace |
Tips & Tools: | Sharing the Road with Big Loads |
Partner News: | New and Expanded Anti-Harassment Legislation Takes Effect in Ontario |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Good Health at Work |
CCOHS News: | Make a Healthy Workplace Your Reality |
Last Word.: | Weigh in on the Changing Workplace |
On Topic: | Safety in 3D: Desktop 3D Printer Safety |
Tips & Tools: | Up on the Roof - Keeping it Safe |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Zika Virus Awareness for Canadian Workers |
CCOHS News: | Weigh in on the Changing Workplace |
Last Word.: | From the Archives |
On Topic: | Upsize Your Drive-thru Health and Safety |
Tips & Tools: | Welding Gases and Fumes: No Idle Threat |
Partner News: | WHMIS 2015: Preparing for Change |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Sun Safety at Work with Thomas Tenkate |
Last Word.: | From the Archives |
On Topic: | Keeping Up with Nanotechnology |
In the News: | Zika Virus Awareness for Canadian Workers |
Partner News: | New Nova Scotia Clinic to Address Operational Stress Injuries |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Preventing Permanent Hearing Loss |
Last Word.: | From the Archives |
On Topic: | Keeping Healthy for the Long Haul |
Tips & Tools: | 10 Tips for Ladder Security |
Partner News: | National Project Addresses Sun Safety at Work |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Arthritis in the Workplace and Talking About Lyme Disease |
On Topic: | Lead and Lag to Measure Safety Performance |
Hazard Alert: | The Explosive Power of Vacuum Trucks |
Tips & Tools: | A Meeting to Remember |
Partner News: | New Ontario Legislation Supports First Responders with PTSD |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcast: Injured on the Job: Amber Hiuser's Road to Recovery |
Last Word.: | NAOSH Week Film Fest: Pass the Popcorn, and Focus on Safety |
On Topic: | Don't Get Left In The Dust |
Partner News: | Special Dates to Remember |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Tips on Workplace Visibility and Safe Environments: What Workplaces Need to Know |
CCOHS News: | Free Webinar: Emotional Intelligence at Work |
Last Word.: | Sound off to us and you could win a Bluetooth speaker |
On Topic: | Cold Trouble Afoot |
Hazard Alert: | Worker Unqualified to Work with High Voltage Electrocuted |
Tips & Tools: | Raising the Issue of Forklift Safety |
Health and Safety To Go: | Podcasts: Participatory Ergonomics with Troy Winters and MRSA - A Stubborn Strain |
CCOHS News: | The Changing World of Work is Less Than a Month Away |