Have you ever thought about ways to improve your health and safety training, specifically for musculoskeletal injury prevention? In this article, we explore the concept of participatory ‘capacity building’ training… Read More
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of musculoskeletal injury that usually involves numbness and tingling in the fingers with wrist pain. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from… Read More
Mental health is a critical component of being human, intersecting all areas of life. Did you know the average working Canadian spends upwards of 60% of their waking hours on… Read More
No workplace is immune to sexual harassment. 30% of respondents to a Government of Canada roundtable consultation on harassment and sexual violence in the workplace report experiencing harassment at work. Sexual harassment at… Read More
OHC is celebrating our 40th anniversary this year – and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! Join us on Wednesday, August 30th as we celebrate four decades of worker-centred support and workplace health… Read More
Are you part of the East Indian, Ethiopian or Nigerian Communities and have lived in Canada for more than one year? OHC’s Cross-Cultural Community Development Program works with a variety… Read More
What is de-escalation, why is it important, and how is it done? According to these authors, de-escalation typically refers to a process used to prevent, reduce, or manage behaviours associated… Read More
OHC is looking to hire an energetic, creative, and resourceful summer student to support the work of the Cross-Cultural Community Development Program. This program works with people from a variety… Read More
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is celebrated on May 1st each year in many countries around the world. The genesis of May Day can be traced back… Read More
While Canada has a universal healthcare system, many residents who aren’t citizens or permanent residents are excluded from public healthcare coverage. In Manitoba, migrant workers with work permits of less… Read More