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Repetitive Injury Day - February 28
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February 26, 2010 |
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Every year, hundreds of healthcare workers suffer from a Repetitive Strain (RSI) or musculoskeletal injury (MSI). Knowledge and the right work conditions are a worker's best defence against these injuries.
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The second collective discussion about Return-to-Work/Stay-at-Work
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February 24, 2010 |
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The Disability Prevention team is pleased to present the second collective discussion with stakeholders about the recently launched joint project, “Return-to-Work/Stay-at-Work for Workers with Mental Health Conditions: From Best Practices to Organizational Uptake.”
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OHS Connect to go live March 15, 2010
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February 17, 2010 |
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OHS Connect, a health and safety super resource for frontline workers and management will be released on March 15, 2010. Don't miss out!
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Winter Driving Safety Factsheets from WorkSafeBC
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January 20, 2010 |
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To help brush up on winter driving tips and tricks, the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation has produced two factsheets on behalf of WorkSafeBC. Targeted at workers who drive as part of their job, the factsheets are quick but important reads. Follow this link to WorkSafeBC to reach the documents. |
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New Site! - Studying healthcare worker's exposure to antineoplastic drugs
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July 21, 2009 |
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The Centre for Health and Environment Research has posted a new site devoted to the study of occupational exposure to antineoplastic agents. OHSAH is a co-investigator to this project.
CHER website on exposure to antineoplastic drugs
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Health Alert - H1N1 Influenza Virus
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April 24, 2009 |
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For the most recent news bulletin in regards to the H1N1
Influenza Virus (SIV) and healthcare workers in BC, click here. |
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Current and Emerging Trends:Occupational Health and Safety in the BC Healthcare Sector
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April 24, 2009 |
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OHSAH has just released a new report detailing many of the current healthcare trends that will impact future decisions. A
one page summary or the
full document may be downloaded here.
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Important safety information for users of Liko Universal SlingBar
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9 December 2008 |
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Liko Alberta has initiated a field correction program
for its product, the “Universal SlingBar”. |