Work that involves sitting is not without risk of injury. In fact, varicose veins, stiff necks, and numbness in the legs are reported more frequently among seated employees than those doing heavier tasks. Limited mobility contributes to injuries in the parts of the body that move us: the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. In this episode, we discuss how to recognize and prevent injuries while sitting at work.  Released: February 22, 2022 File Size:  3.8 MB Length:  6:10 minutes 

Sitting at Work

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"Mark was not one to go to the hospital. If he could duct tape or crazy glue it to fix it, he would. This was so much more than what duct tape or crazy glue could fix.” Melanie Kowalski-Fleming’s life changed forever the day her husband fell off a ladder at work. Hear her powerful story.  Released: April 8, 2024 File Size:  7.5 MB Length:  13:20 minutes   ------------------------- « Day of Mourning: Melanie Kowalski-Fleming’s Story » « Mark n’était pas du genre à aller à l’hôpital. S’il pouvait régler le problème avec du ruban adhésif ou de la colle, il le faisait. Mais cette fois, le ruban adhésif et la colle n’y pouvaient rien. » La vie de Melanie Kowalski-Fleming a changé pour toujours le jour où son mari est tombé d’une échelle au travail. Écoutez son histoire percutante.  Date de diffusion : 8 avril 2024 Taille du fichier : 7.5 MB Durée : 13 : 20 minutes 

Day of Mourning: Melanie Kowalski-Fleming’s Story

 Pour certains travailleurs, l’eau de Cologne et les crèmes à mains peuvent sentir bon, mais pour leurs collègues qui présentent une sensibilité aux parfums, elles peuvent avoir des effets désagréables pour la santé. En fait, les réactions aux parfums, comme les maux de tête, les démangeaisons oculaires et les difficultés respiratoires, sont un problème de santé, et elles sont considérées comme une déficience au sens de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne.     Date de diffusion : 18 mars 2024   Taille du fichier : 3.3 MB   Durée : 6 : 46 minutes  

Comprendre les effets de la sensibilité aux parfums

 While the scent of cologne or hand lotion may be pleasant to some, for co-workers with sensitivities to fragrances, they may have unpleasant health effects. In fact, reactions to scents, such as headaches, itchy eyes, and difficulty breathing, are a medical condition and recognized disability under the Canada Human Rights Act.     Released: March 18, 202  File Size:  2.7 MB  Length:  5:10 minutes 

Making Sense of Scent Sensitivities

Dr. Heather O’Reilly (nee Johnston) from McMaster University discusses the connection between musculoskeletal disorders and psychological factors, and what workplaces and workers can do to limit risks for injuries.   Released: February 1, 2024 File Size:  10 MB Length:  17:40 minutes   ------------------------- « Musculoskeletal Disorders and Mental Health » Heather O’Reilly (née Johnston), Ph. D., de l’Université McMaster explique le lien entre les troubles musculosquelettiques et les facteurs psychosociaux, et ce que les milieux de travail peuvent faire pour limiter les risques de blessures.   Date de diffusion : 1 fevrier 2024 Taille du fichier : 10 MB Durée : 17 : 46 minutes 

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Mental Health

 With all the walking, standing, and working workers do on their feet, they can be exposed to potential injury. In winter, cold weather afflictions like frostbite, chilblains, and trench foot can cause painful and sometimes serious consequences.     Tune in to this CCOHS podcast to earn more about the harm that working in cold weather can cause feet, and how to put protections in place.   Released:  January 9, 2024 File Size:   3.7 MB Length:  6:58 minutes 

Sitting at Work

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