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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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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 les travailleurs en santé. Matea Kokorovic, spécialiste technique principale, se joint à nous pour…

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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 discuss what employers and workers need to know.

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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 safety have evolved over time.

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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 workers can find relief.

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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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