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Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day

On February 28th, 2023, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) recognizes Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. This is a day to bring awareness to one of the lesser-discussed workplace hazards that cause repetitive strain injuries and reflect on how to prevent them.   As society has evolved, so too have our work and […]

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Mental Fitness 101

We tend to spend the majority of our time in the work setting, therefore it’s important to acknowledge the impact work has on our mental health. There are numerous factors that can influence a worker’s psychological health and safety in the workplace, one being work-life balance. Every worker is an individual with a professional and […]

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Scholarship Available for Occupational Health and Safety Students in Canada

October 5, 2017 – Hamilton, ON – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced they are now accepting applications for the 2018 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. CCOHS will award two scholarships worth $3,000 each to one university student and one college student pursuing their education […]

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CCOHS National Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest 2017

CCOHS National Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest 2017 Every year CCOHS holds a national youth video contest to challenge high school students across the country to produce a safety video that could be used on social media to illustrate the importance of working safely on the job to younger workers.  The contestants and the […]

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