Features
2021
April
Day of Mourning
April 28th is a time to remember, reflect, and renew
March
New videos to prevent noise-induced hearing loss on fishing vessels
"Once It's Gone, It's Gone: Noise-induced Hearing Loss in the Fishery" - Evaluating the Risk and Impact of Occupational Noise for Fish Harvesters
February
RSI through SafetyNet research
Highlighting SafetyNet research and tools
Repetitive Strain Injury Day
Raising awareness of repetitive strain injuries - February 28
January
Mental health in the workplace
Supporting active and ongoing programs of research on psychosocial hazards and mental health at work
The Subjectivities and Politics of Occupational Risk
New publication by Alan Hall
2020
December
Upcoming funding deadlines
OHS research and public engagement opportunities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2020
November
New OHS publications
Featuring SafetyNet-led research on noise exposure on fishing vessels, the Baie Verte Miners' Registry, and Preventing Occupational Diseases
OHS research in OFI
Supporting and promoting Ocean Frontier Institute-led OHS research
Worker health and wellbeing amid COVID-19
Developing program of research on the impacts of COVID on workplace health and safety
Working together: Unpacking what works in return-to-work
Interactive poster highlighting Workshop messages
October
Moving forward together on disability and work
Recording and report for the Atlantic Dialogue on Moving Forward Together virtual event now available
June
New SafetyNet Co-Directors
Dr. Kim Cullen and Dr. Lorenzo Moro appointed
May
Scoping review to identify strategies to prevent occupational diseases
New SafetyNet-led publication in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
April
National Day of Mourning
April 28th
March
POSTPONED From broken bones to broken brains: supporting worker health in the knowledge revolution
Joyce (Noel) O’Doherty Community Lecture
February
New CSA standard on work disability management systems
Dr. Emaile Tompa slidecast now available
Resources to mark RSI Day
Get ready for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day on February 29th (the only "non-repetitive" day of the year)
2019
December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3rd marks the 27th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 proclamation of the International Day of Disabled Persons
November
New: Seafarer mental health study
Yale study links high Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among seafarers
October
MSI Prevention in NL
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED - MSI prevention programs and practices in the workplace online survey
September
Weather and fishing safety in Newfoundland
New story map highlights key research findings
National Leader
On the Move Partnership, Dr. Barbara Neis finalist for coveted SSHRC award
July
New Report: Roundtable on Forecast Use in Atlantic Canada
Highlighting results from the February 2019 roundtable on using and communicating forecast information in Atlantic Canada.
May
Health and the Mobile Workforce Webinar Series
A unique series of free, educational webinars co-presented by the Work, Wellness and Disability Prevention Institute and the On the Move Partnership.
Moving Forward Together
Participate in the Atlantic Engagement Consultation on the Pan-Canadian Strategy on Disability and - June 18, 2019
5 things IWH thinks you should know
Important recent research findings from the Institute for Work & Health to mark NAOSH week.
Health & Safety Week, May 5-11
Be safe and prepared - NAOSH and Emergency Preparedness week at Memorial
March
Families on the Move - Satellite Conference
Registration now open for the Families in Canada 2019 Satellite Conference
February
ACE 2019 Conference
50th Annual Conference - “New Horizons” - held for the first time in St. John’s, NL, August 12-15, 2019.
2018
December
New research in psychosocial health, wellness and work
A SafetyNet-led active and ongoing program of research.
November
Promising strategies for primary prevention
Recent results on preventing occupational disease
Another accolade for Dr. Barbara Neis
Vanier Award for University Research Professor
Responding to a need
Memorial announces new Interdisciplinary Masters in OHS program
June
IFISH 5
June 10–13, 2018 Memorial University Campus
May
New Interdisciplinary Masters in OHS
Occupational health & safety program at Memorial announced.
April
April 28th
Canada's National Day of Mourning
January
Roundtable on Inclusion 2018
Save the Date - April 17th, 2018, St. John's, NL
2017
October
Seeking Participants ...
Healthy & Productive Knowledge Workers: Negotiating Leaves of Absence due to Personal or Familial Mental Health Issues and Returning to Work
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario
Report on the most common carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and their contribution to cancer.
August
SafetyNet Strategic Planning
Report highlighting next steps for SafetyNet now available.
April
Graduate Student Stipend Opportuntity
Interested in completing research on Canadian work disability policy? Application deadline: May 31st
March
OEMAC 35th Annual Scientific Conference
Premier occupational medicine conference in Canada held in St. John's June 11-13, 2017.
January
The Role of Health Care Providers in workers' compensation system and the return to work process
Final Report now available.
2016
October
OHS Research Forum
December 6, 2016
Showcasing occupational health & safety research at Memorial University.
The Role of Health Care Providers in RTW After Injury
Dr. Agnieszka Kosny presentation, Friday, October 28th, 2016
June
NEW DATE OHS Research Forum
Join SafetyNet and showcase OHS research at Memorial University, October 25, 2016.
April
National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, is a time to remember and reflect on lives lost in the workplace. It is also a time to resolve to prevent future tragedies.
March
Graduate Student Stipend
Interested in completing a research-based thesis on Canadian work disability policy at Memorial University?
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
Canadian Work Disability Policy Research
February
International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day
On RSI Day, make use of IWH’s evidence and tools on MSD prevention
January
Research Exchange Group on Work and Health
Invitation to join
Diesel Fumes presentation
Recording of "Diesel fumes - how harmful are they?" now available
2015
March
Graduate Assistantship
Labour market participation and income of persons with disabilities
Working on the Edge
View Dr. Barbara Neis' Royal Society of Canada New Fellow Lecture as presented on February 19, 2015.