Immigrants contribute significantly to Canada’s economy but often face challenges that could impact their health and safety. We speak with Bill Chen of Workplace Safety and Protection Services on how workplaces can create safer and more welcoming environments for newcomers.

Despite legislation designed to protect the rights of two-spirit, trans and non-binary people in Canada, many still face discrimination in their daily lives, including at work or seeking employment. A recent study by Egale Canada seeks to better understand their challenges.

À mesure que les journées s’allongent et que les températures grimpent, il est agréable de passer plus de temps dehors. Cependant, le travail à l’extérieur durant l’été comporte des risques particuliers. Dans cet épisode, nous examinons ces dangers et proposons des conseils pour que les employeurs et les travailleurs puissent y faire face.

À mesure que les journées s’allongent et que les températures grimpent, il est agréable de passer plus de temps dehors. Cependant, le travail à l’extérieur durant l’été comporte des risques particuliers. Dans cet épisode, nous examinons ces dangers et proposons des conseils pour que les employeurs et les travailleurs puissent y faire face.

As days get longer and temperatures rise, it’s great to be able to spend more time outside. But working outdoors in the summer comes with unique hazards. We take a look at what those hazards are, and how employers and workers can prepare.

Threads of Life Ambassador Tracey Csordas’ life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story. 

Extreme weather events driven by climate change are happening across Canada with increasing frequency. Dr. Sarah Henderson joins us to discuss the potential impacts on workers and how workplaces can build more climate resiliency.

The world around us is changing rapidly – and so is the workplace and what motivates us. Work and leadership strategist Tyler Waye joins us to discuss what employers and workers can do to build the thriving workplaces of the future.

When personal protective equipment is designed with diverse body types in mind, everyone in the workplace benefits. Dr. Amin Yazdani joins us to discuss how using breakthrough technology can shape the design of more inclusive PPE for workers in Canada.

Do physically active occupations make for healthier workers? Not necessarily. In this episode, Dr. Avi Biswas, scientist at the Institute for Work and Health, shares recommendations for safe, practical physical activity designed to meet the diverse needs of workers.