Is your workplace in compliance with the latest standards? Take some time to review the latest workplace compliance initiatives from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/workplace-compliance-initiatives

@OHCOW 's webinar series Occ|tober and Beyond continues Nov. 12th, 12pm, with a 90 minute event exploring noise, chemical, and ototoxicant exposures. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/occtober-beyond-2026-webinar-series-every-exposure-tells-a-story-tickets-1998896604553?aff=oddtdtcreator

We want to hear from you! Are we meeting your needs? Do you value and trust the research we share? Anything you want to see more of from us? Take our 5-minute survey to have your say. Your input will help shape what we provide for you in the future: buff.ly/4Xzbfpa

On Nov. 13th and 12pm, Levi Kimble from Aura Health and Safety is giving a webinar on Mould Investigation. Register by emailing ocrc@ontariohealth.ca

PSHSA has recently released a new toolkit for both workers and employers, aimed at ending gender-based violence in the workplace! Download it here: https://genderbasedviolence.ca

Prevention is our first line of defence against workplace disease and injury. Researchers at Memorial University have put together a comprehensive report on disease-prevention strategies, which you can read here: https://www.mun.ca/safetynet/our-research/preventing-occupational-disease/

Preventing Occupational Disease: Designing a System that Works | SafetyNet

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OHCOW 's webinar series Occ|tober and Beyond continues Nov. 5th, 12pm, with a 90 minute event covering hazards and research related to hazard exposures in the workplace. Register here: https://ow.ly/nkXZ50ZZqoH

Occ|tober & Beyond 2026 Webinar Series: Every Exposure Tells A Story

Stronger Together: Occupational Illness and Disease Prevention

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On Oct. 20th, CROSH researcher Dr. Roberta Heale spoke about her research and clinical experience at a press conference with MPP Peggy Sattler in support of the Menopause Awareness Act. Check out the entire event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6jzumV6Io

Not all jobs are created equal. IWH has produced a new infographic explaining the ties between job quality and worker wellbeing. Download it here: https://www.iwh.on.ca/infographics/how-job-quality-matters-to-workers-health-outcomes

On Oct. 30th, at 12pm, the Centre for Occupational Cancer Research will be holding an online seminar on opioid toxicity deaths across employment sectors in Ontario! Register by emailing ocrc@ontariohealth.ca

OHCOW 's webinar series Occ|tober and Beyond begins Oct. 29th, 12pm, with a 90 minute event covering the Occupational Disease Cluster Investigation and the voluntary worker employment exposure history initiative at Algoma Steel. Register here: https://ow.ly/j5I350ZZqgv

On Oct. 29th at 9:30am EST, watch the online press conference presented by CROSH researchers Dr. Rietze, Dr. Heale and MPP Gelinas to build support for the Jordan Heffern Memorial Act which will be tabled this session at Queen's Park. https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/video/media-studio

Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner has published the second annual report of the Construction Death review. The report makes 14 recommendations for strengthening health and safety in construction. Read more here: https://www.ihsa.ca/news-events/second-construction-death-review-report

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on our commitment to fairness, safety, and equality in the workplace, and how we ensure that our work includes Indigenous community members. CROSH member Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie researches Indigenous health. Explore her recent findings.

CROSH in the news! On Thursday, USW International President Roxanne D. Brown spoke at our Dr. Leo Gerard Lecture Series on Occupational Safety and Health. The Sudbury Star covered the event: https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/steelworkers-leader-roxanne-brown-recalls-key-lessons-from-leo-gerard

Steelworkers leader Roxanne Brown recalls key lessons from Leo Gerard

She credits legendary Sudbury union leader for getting more women involved in the USW’s senior leadership.

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President Roxanne D. Brown of the United Steelworkers Union gave a rousing lecture last night! Thank you to everyone who came out. If you missed it, it's not too late! You can catch the recording on our YouTube channel right here: https://youtu.be/BhSSanmjHcQ

Join us on Thursday to see USW International President Roxanne D. Brown speak as part of the Leo Gerard Lecture Series. Brown is a passionate advocate for workers' rights. Tickets and parking are free. Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/laurentianuniversity/2214018

Congratulations to CROSH students Maya Mattar and Avery Morin, who completed the presentation of their Masters of Science Communication Major Research Papers yesterday!

We've been out once again, this time in Timmins and Cochrane, with Northern Ontario Wildland FireRangers. Want to read about M-CROSH and its recent adventures? Check out this Laurentian News article: https://ow.ly/IGPP50ZNhAb

Media Roundup! On Friday we held a press conference about preventing suicide among new nurses. Here are some articles that came from it: https://ow.ly/TAce50ZNeUE https://ow.ly/Vykk50ZNeUA https://ow.ly/q0sS50ZNeUF https://ow.ly/XAPP50ZNeUC

On Friday, CROSH researchers Dr. Lori Rietze and Dr. Roberta Heale presented their findings on new nurse suicidality. With the family of the late Jordan Heffern, they delivered a compelling call to action for legislation. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BioK3lLyyzg

Join Laurentian University for an inspiring evening with Roxanne D. Brown, the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers (USW). This lecture offers a unique opportunity to hear from an influential voice in the labour movement. Admission is free.

Please join us in the lobby of the Ben Avery Building this Friday at 10am for a presentation of urgent research results!

CROSH in the news! Dr. Roberta Heale's work on menopause in the workplace was featured recently in an article in the Globe and Mail. Read all about it here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-symptoms-of-menopause-in-the-workplace/?intcmp=gift_share

What the menopause gap in the labour force is costing Canada

Stigma, silence and unmanaged symptoms are taking an immense toll on women – and on the economy

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It's kinda chic to be a CROSH summer student! Thanks and great work to every student who worked with us this summer. Find out how you can become a CROSH student member here: https://crosh.ca/become-a-student-member #kindachic #summerstudent #studenttraining #research

Congratulations to CROSH member Dr. Parastou Zerang, who successfully defended her PhD thesis in Human Kinetics, "Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to Develop a Health Promotion Intervention at The Workplace with Consideration of the Effect of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)", yesterday.

Our final safety share this month is on heat stress! We may be approaching fall, but temperatures can remain high into September. Continue to keep an eye on potential heat stress symptoms in yourself and in the people around you. #safetyshare #heatstress

This week, our Safety Share is about reporting. Prevent hazards from escalating or causing harm by reporting it immediately, and taking appropriate steps to eliminate a hazard where possible. #safetyshare #workplacehazards

While BC fires burn, Wildland firefighters aren't the only ones at risk. Anyone can participate in our latest research at purpleair.crosh.ca which is now live for all users in Ontario, BC and the Maritimes, and track your air quality so that you can protect your lungs.

This week's Safety Share is all about first aid kits. While you may choose to customize your first aid kit according to unique hazards in your workplace, there are a few staples you should make sure are always well stocked, no matter what. Here are some examples! #safetyshare #firstaid