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Risk of heat- or cold-related illnesses across a broad population of Ontario workers

It's long been known that extreme temperatures can pose health hazards, from heat stress disorders to hypothermia and frost-bite. An IWH study found that a strong relationship exists between outdoor temperature and illness among the working population. And, as this study shows, it's not just in extreme temperatures that workers are at risk.

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IWH Updates - Winter 2015

IWH measurement expert joins executive of world body on rheumatology outcomes ~ Applications now being accepted for Syme fellowships on work and health ~ Spring 2015 systematic review workshop to be held May 6-8 in Toronto ~ Institute to host world conference on musculoskeletal research

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IWH Updates - Fall 2014

NIOSH director to deliver this year’s Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture ~ IWH News now brings you news from the CREs ~ Fall systematic review workshop now open for registration

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