Listed below are selected articles published by organizations external to the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) that mention the Institute’s work. This includes articles that report on IWH research and/or quote Institute researchers, as well as articles written by IWH researchers or staff. The organizations include general media, specialty media in the field of work injury and disability prevention, and prevention system partners. The list runs from the most recent to the oldest media mention. It is not exhaustive.
Top ranked strategies to support young persons with disabilities at work
As we think about the impact of the future of work, it's crucial to consider that certain groups of workers may be disadvantaged. That's why a recent IWH project set out to gain an understanding of strategies that could be used to maximize inclusion for persons with disabilities in the future of work.
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Rehab & Community Care Medicine
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Why investing in workplace safety and health is worth the while
Workplace safety and health is too often perceived as a compliance cost and drain on resources-an unnecessary burden that detracts from the bottom line. However, while neglecting workplace safety and health can lead to devastating human and financial costs, investing in it can yield substantial returns, writes IWH adjunct scientist Dr. Cameron Mustard, based on his presentation at Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Conference 2024.
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Business Times
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Cobbling together multiple jobs to make a living...What's the real cost on you?
Filling your spare time with side hustles can put more money in your pocket, but what will it cost you? In an episode of Ontario Today, host Amanda Pfeffer and guest Deena Ladd take calls from listeners. They also mention an IWH study on the link between injury risks and precarious work, conducted by Dr. Faraz Vahid Shahidi (at 24m 24s).
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CBC Radio One
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The link between unpaid overtime, stress, and burnout
Working unpaid overtime is linked to high stress and burnout, according to recent research by the Institute for Work and Health. Previous research has connected working overtime with psychological distress. But the Institute for Work and Health study is the first of its kind in Canada to distinguish between paid and unpaid overtime.
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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Survey tool effective in predicting injuries and improving safety
A safety culture survey tool is making significant strides in improving workplace safety across the Saskatchewan construction industry. Developed by the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) in collaboration with EHS Analytics, this survey tool is proving to be an invaluable asset in predicting workplace injuries and enhancing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) performance, writes Shane Mercer, describing the use of IWH's Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM).
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Canadian Occupational Safety
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Top-ranked strategies to support young persons with disabilities in the future of work
The Institute for Work & Health released the "Supporting young persons with disabilities in the future of work" report based on a three-year Delphi study funded by Accessibility Standards Canada. The objective of the research was to forecast changes in the world of work and examine the implications for the employment inclusion of young persons living with a disability. This Charity Village article sums up six challenge areas and the top-ranked strategies for addressing each.
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Charity Village
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Construction ranks high among occupations harmed by opioids: IWH study
A recent academic article with an Ontario focus offers new insights into the links between workplace-related injuries and opioid harms, with certain occupations including construction found to be at particularly high risk, writes Don Wall
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Daily Commercial News
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Thriving while sick: mentorship platform helps chronically ill workers navigate workplace issues
In an article about an online platform that connects adults with chronic illnesses with mentors, freelance reporter Sanam Islam cites IWH research on workers' reluctance to disclose their chronic illnesses to access workplace support.
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The Globe and Mail
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‘Unprecedented public health crisis’: Pioneering research studies links between workplaces, opioid harms
Dr. Nancy Carnide and Dr. Jeavana Sritharan were keynote presenters at the Opioids in the Workplace virtual event from OHS Canada and Talent Canada on Jan. 31 that attracted nearly 350 professionals. Their research, a collaborative effort between IWH and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre, offers a revealing look at the occupational patterns in opioid-related harms in Ontario and underscores the urgent need for intervention strategies tailored to the working population, writes Todd Humber.
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OHS Canada
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Shining a light on opioid epidemic's link to the workplace
There is a new tool shedding light on opioid-related incidents among Ontario workers. The Opioids and Work Data Tool was developed through a collaboration between the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC), Shane Mercer reports.
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Canadian Occupational Safety
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