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.
Forceful motion key risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome
Workers who often use their hands in a forceful gripping and pinching motion face a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition that causes tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand and sometimes requires surgery, according to recent research.
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Canadian Occupational Safety
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Making the business case for safety: Don't sacrifice safety for operations
Does paying attention to workplace health and safety take away from operational effectiveness? A team that included Institute for Work & Health researchers addresses this debate in a recent study.
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OHS Insider
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Sex, gender differences may cause higher risk of some MSK injuries among women: research
Women who do the same tasks as men often face a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in their neck and upper limbs, according to McGill University's Dr. Julie Côté, keynote speaker at the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS 2016).
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Massage Therapy Canada
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Government inspections and fines lead to safer workplaces, researchers claim
Government safety and health inspections that result in penalties for non-compliant employers encourage organizations to take action to reduce work-related injuries, according to research from the Institute for Work & Health.
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Safety + Health
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OHS inspections with penalties effectively reduce work injuries: IWH
Government health and safety inspections that result in citations or penalties effectively motivate employers to make improvements that reduce work-related injuries, according to the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) in Toronto.
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Canadian Occupational Safety
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New tool measures workplace safety systems and culture
How safe do you really feel in your workplace? What’s your day-to-day experience when it comes to health and safety? Enter the CAAT – or Climate Audit and Assessment Tool – a new way to measure workplace health and safety systems and culture. This article on the tool mentions the Institute for Work & Health's involvement in the project.
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Workplace Safety North
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Vulnerable workers: Practical steps to protect new and young workers
This Insider Special Report will help you to protect these vulnerable workers by explaining how “newness” can impact workers’ health and safety; the legal protections for new and young workers under the OHS and related laws; and some practical steps you can take to protect this segment of your workforce.
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OHS Insider
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Should you try massage for back pain?
How does a rubdown compare with physical therapy and acupuncture for treating back pain? Institute for Work & Health's Dr. Andrea Furlan comments on the research evidence.
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Consumer Reports
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Asbestos-related cancers cost Canada $2B
Canada spends about $1.7 billion annually on asbestos-related cancers stemming from occupational exposure, according to a recent Institute for Work & Health study.
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Asbestos.com
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Sit-stand combo helps prevent work-related health issues: expert
To reduce the health and injury risks of prolonged sitting, workers should change postures often and aim to stand for an equal amount of time that they spend sitting over the course of a work day. That was Dr. Jack Callaghan's message in a keynote address at the recent 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS 2016).
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Canadian Chiropractor
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