Spotlight
The wide reach of IWH research
Institute research finds its way into injury and disability prevention programs both at home and abroad — from an immigrant worker safety campaign in Manitoba to a guide on musculoskeletal disorders and return to work in Europe.
Recent updates
OHS in temporary work agencies
Feb. 8 - An IWH research team is looking for people who have done temporary work in the past two years. Workers are being asked to join in focus groups as part of a new study on health and safety and temporary work agencies.
Effectiveness of OHS training
Jan. 8 - IWH's latest systematic review, produced jointly with the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shows OHS training and education has a positive impact on workers' OHS practices.
Measurement workshop: March 4-5, 2010
IWH is offering a two-day measurement skills workshop in partnership with St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. This hands-on workshop is designed for those who use multi-item measures as part of their research or clinical work.
CARWH 2010: Register now!
Registration is now open for the 2010 Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health (CARWH) Conference in Toronto. The conference, hosted by IWH, runs May 28-29, 2010.
IWH journal articles
Dec. 24 - This reference database now has the full set of 2009 peer-reviewed publications by IWH scientists. This searchable database of 563 references includes abstracts and, in some cases, access to full papers.
Feb. 9 — IWH plenary: Assessing patient beliefs to predict RTW
IWH Scientist Dr. Jason Busse will discuss a questionnaire that measures illness beliefs among patients with tibial fractures, and how well it predicts long-term functional recovery.
Feb. 23 - IWH plenary: Findings from the Intervention Mapping Project
IWH Associate Scientist Dr. Carlo Ammendolia will describe findings from a RTW program using an intervention mapping approach.
Keys to success in reducing MSD hazards
A new booklet from IWH outlines what it takes to make a participatory ergonomics (PE) program successful in reducing workplace hazards that can lead to low-back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Solving return-to-work problems
Most injured workers return to their jobs successfully. For those who don't, IWH offers a new evidence-based guide to help identify and solve the problems that may be complicating their recovery and return to work.
