Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW)

02/05/2026

February is Heart Month, a month to raise awareness of heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and ways to prevent it. See OHCOW resources about work-related heart disease. https://bit.ly/4ccYPZL

01/30/2026

IN ONE WEEK! Don't miss our free annual international event focussed on musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention. Now in its 27th year, OHCOW's RSI Day program continues to offer the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers. Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/4k9x3iV

01/27/2026

Join OHCOW and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) this World Cancer Day, February 4 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM to learn more about occupational co-exposures and cancer risk through both research and clinical case studies. More info and register: https://bit.ly/4r3vup0

01/22/2026

STARTS IN 2 WEEKS! Now in its 27th year, OHCOW's RSI Day program continues to translate the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers to increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Don't miss this 4-week webinar series over the month of February. Learn more and register. https://www.ohcow.on.ca/series/rsi-day-2026/

01/21/2026

The mid-winter blues are common, and can intensify into depression, anxiety and heightened stress levels, particularly at work. See our website for resources on coping with it at the workplace, from the Stress Assess app to our library of webinars. Find out more. https://bit.ly/3ZpDaWA

01/20/2026

Join OHCOW and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) this World Cancer Day, February 4 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM to learn more about occupational co-exposures and cancer risk through both research and clinical case studies. More info and register: https://bit.ly/4r3vup0

01/09/2026

In it's 27th year, the OHCOW RSI Day webinar series is back for four sessions starting on Friday February 6! Check out the speakers and topics and register today for this free event. Certificates of attendance available. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rsi-day-2026-musculoskeletal-disorder-injury-prevention-webinar-series-tickets-1978409301478?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/05/2026

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, as this group encounters hazards in the course of their work that makes them more susceptible to cancer. See OHCOW's page about research, funding and advocacy for safe work for Firefighters. https://bit.ly/4a98ei8

12/22/2025

Sending best wishes to Ontario workers for the holiday season.

12/18/2025

Congratulations David!

🎉Congratulations to David Chezzi, one of Prevention Link’s long-standing instructors, who received the Prevention Link Occupational Disability Prevention Activist Award at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention 2025.

David Chezzi has been supporting injured and ill workers for over twenty years in his capacity as a national WSIB specialist at CUPE Ontario and as a licensed paralegal. David also serves as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW)

His work legacy centers around making sure everyone works together to further the rights of injured and ill workers, and remedy systemic issues that bar access to their rightful compensation.

12/16/2025

Wishing a joyful Christmas Season to all, and best wishes for 2026, from OHCOW.

12/10/2025

The theme of Human Rights Day 2025 is "everyday essentials." Every working person has the right to a safe and healthy workplace free of discrimination, as well as the right to a living wage. These are essentials. Learn more about Human Rights Day https://bit.ly/36mkNod