Violence: It’s not part of the job!
Violence, which is prevalent in every sphere of social life, in all races and cultures, is defined as any physical, emotional, or sexual behaviour that harms individuals physically and/or emotionally…. Read More
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Workers Have a Voice in Preventing Transmission of Airborne COVID-19
Prior to 2020 most of us rarely considered how one tiny virus could completely upend our day-to-day lives. Going out into the world now suddenly requires we take so many… Read More
Occupational Health is a Racial Justice Issue
A position paper by OHC – March 2022 For a PDF version of this paper, please click here. Occupational Health Centre Occupational Health Centre (OHC) is a community health centre… Read More
Let’s Talk About Burnout
It can begin slowly. You may not recognize the symptoms. You may find yourself becoming increasingly irritated with people and situations that never used to bother you. You struggle to… Read More
Psychosocial Risk Factors and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), including sprains and strains, are a significant issue in Manitoba. These injuries harm the muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments, blood vessels and other soft tissues of the… Read More
OHC is recruiting for the Winter 2022 training session!
Are you part of the Afghan, Eritrean, or Congolese Communities and have lived in Canada for more than one year? You can become a community trainer, providing information sessions to… Read More
RSI Day 2021
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in our virtual RSI Day “Making the Link Between Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI)” on February 26th,… Read More
Come Work With Us!
Please note: this posting is now closed Occupational Health Centre is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to fill a 0.7 EFT position. The OHC is hiring a .7 EFT nurse… Read More
Now Available to Watch Online Launch of Communities are Partners Report!
If you missed OHC’s online launch of the report “Communities Are Partners” about our Cross Cultural Community Development Program by Dorothy Wigmore, you can now watch it online! You can… Read More
Report on OHC’s Cross Cultural Community Development Program now available!
Communities are Partners: Workers Occupational Health and Safety Rights with Newcomers by Dorothy Wigmore documents the history and impact of the OHC’s work with newcomer and migrant communities and makes… Read More