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Safe and Sound with CCOHS

Safe and Sound with CCOHS

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) 295 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) produces a monthly podcast series covering workplace health and safety topics. Each episode provides information, tips, and insights to keep working Canadians informed about their well-being. Listeners can download episodes for listening at their convenience.

Episodes

Understanding the Criminal Code and Canadian Workplaces
Understanding the Criminal Code and Canadian Workplaces Sep 15, 2026 14:55 Despite workplaces making significant investments in programs meant to improve occupational health and safety, serious incidents still happen. Criminal Code expert Rob Stewart joins us to discuss why compliance at the leadership level may not be making things safer on the ground in the workplace, and how employers can learn to identify warning signs before they turn into tragedies.
Signaux de fumée : Comment la qualité de l'air extérieur nuit à la sécurité au travail
Signaux de fumée : Comment la qualité de l'air extérieur nuit à la sécurité au travail Aug 17, 2026 09:03 Les épisodes de mauvaise qualité de l'air sont en hausse, ce qui nuit à la santé et à la sécurité des personnes travaillant à l'extérieur et à l'intérieur. Avoir un plan clair avant que la fumée ou la poussière ne se répande n'est qu'une des choses que les employeurs peuvent faire pour maintenir les travailleurs en santé. Matea Kokorovic, spécialiste technique principale, se joint à nous pour disc
Smoke Signals: How Outdoor Air Quality Affects Workplace Safety
Smoke Signals: How Outdoor Air Quality Affects Workplace Safety Aug 17, 2026 06:18 Poor air quality events are on the rise, affecting the health and safety of both outdoor and indoor workers. Having a clear plan ready before the smoke or dust rolls in is just one of the things employers can do to keep workers healthy. Senior Technical Specialist Matea Kokorovic joins us to discuss what employers and workers need to know.
What Occupational Health and Safety Could Look Like in 2040
What Occupational Health and Safety Could Look Like in 2040 Jul 9, 2026 09:32 Dr. Arif Jetha recently led a research study that scanned nearly 400 signals of change to map out where occupational health and safety is headed. He explains why leaders need to balance today's challenges with tomorrow's, and what employers, policymakers and workers can do to stay ahead.
The Evolution of Psychological Health and Safety
The Evolution of Psychological Health and Safety Jun 11, 2026 14:52 In today's workplace, we know that prioritizing psychological safety alongside physical safety is part of building a truly healthy and safe environment. But that hasn't always been the case. Consultant and expert Mary Ann Baynton joins us to discuss how approaches to psychological health and safety have evolved over time.
Data-Driven Approaches to Health and Safety
Data-Driven Approaches to Health and Safety May 10, 2026 08:32 Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada CEO Janet MacEachern joins us to discuss national injury trends, and how workplaces can use AWCBC's data to support prevention locally.
Jour de deuil: L'histoire de Jessica Blackie Gillis
Jour de deuil: L'histoire de Jessica Blackie Gillis Mar 31, 2026 17:58 L'ambassadrice de Threads of Life, Jessica Blackie Gillis, a vu sa vie basculer le jour où son frère est décédé dans une tragédie évitable sur son lieu de travail. Écoutez son témoignage bouleversant. 
Day of Mourning - Jessica Blackie Gillis' Story
Day of Mourning - Jessica Blackie Gillis' Story Mar 31, 2026 12:37 Threads of Life Ambassador Jessica Blackie Gillis' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.
Supporting Workers with Chronic Pain
Supporting Workers with Chronic Pain Feb 13, 2026 15:55 Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Canadians. It may occur after an injury has healed, or without a known cause. Dr. Andrea Furlan, a pain doctor from the University Health Network at the University of Toronto, joins us to discuss how employers can support workers affected by chronic pain, and how workers can find relief. 
Sit, Stand, Stretch: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries at Work
Sit, Stand, Stretch: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries at Work Jan 20, 2026 06:14 Whether work involves prolonged sitting or standing, reducing repetitive strain injuries starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors and improving job design. Here's where workplaces can start.
Les principales questions de santé et de sécurité de 2025
Les principales questions de santé et de sécurité de 2025 Jan 2, 2026 07:06 Nous révélons les questions en matière de santé et de sécurité les plus populaires de l'année, comme elles ont été envoyées à notre Ligne d'information sur la sécurité. 
Top Health and Safety Questions of 2025
Top Health and Safety Questions of 2025 Dec 8, 2025 09:44 We reveal the most popular health and safety questions of the year, as sent to our Safety InfoLine service.

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