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| OHCOW Petition This is 'A Request for WSIB support for an OHCOW clinic in Thunder Bay'. Please sign this letter and forward to each individual names on the bottom. Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and is a team of health professionals committed to promoting the highest degree of physical, mental and social well being for workers and their communities. At five clinics in Ontario a team of nurses, hygienists, ergonomists and physicians see patients and identify work-related illness and injuries, promote awareness of health and safety issues, and develop prevention strategies |
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| ForumNorth November 3-5, 2009. The 27th Annual Forum North Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show in Thunder Bay attracts over 500 delegates from across Northwestern Ontario and over 40 exhibitors. This event is a prime opportunity for your company to come together with other health and safety professionals for an intense learning experience, to network and to speak to exhibitors about their health and safety products and services. |
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| Video Display Terminal - Eye Exams | ||
| Summary of Eye Exam Coverage for VDT operators | ||
| VDT Eye Examination Coverage for OPS Employees | ||
| Information regarding Eye Examinations for OPSEU Unclassified | ||
| Information regarding Eye Examinations for OPSEU Classified/Seasonal | ||
| Inspection results... | ||
| Latest Inspection results have not yet been received. | ||
| Get to know... | ||
| This is your representatives on the Joint Health and Safety Committee. See and get to know them. | ||
| Workplace Safety and Insurance Board | ||
| Form 6: Worker's Report of Injury/Disease This is the form that Workers are required to fill out in the event of Injury or disease. The Guideline and Reference resource guide for Form 6 issued by WSIB is available here as well. |
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| Form 7: Employer's Report of Injury/Disease This is the form that Employer's are required to fill out in the event of Injury or disease. The Guideline and Reference resource guide for Form 7 issued by WSIB is available here as well. |
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| Operational Policy Manual The Operational Policy Manual (OPM) contains policies that the WSIB uses to make decisions about worker and employer rights and obligations, employer premiums, benefits, and other related workplace safety and insurance issues. By clicking on this link - a new window will open and you are brought to the Introduction page of the manual on the WSIB website. |
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| ROAD TO ZERO A Prevention Strategy for Workplace Health and Safety in Ontario 2008-2012. |
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| Appeal System - Practice & Procedures A WSIB document that explains the process to enquire, apply and follow in the Appeal System. |
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| Workwell Health and Safety Audit Document - Building Safer Workplaces |
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| Compliance Audit for Employers For Schedule 1 non-construction employers. |
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| Publications and Pamphlets | ||
| Ergonomics Handbook OHCOW. This is the same Ergonomics Handbook that is used at the employer's office. This handbook is intended to be a guideline only. If you have questions concerning the use of this handbook please contact the Ergonomist at the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers nearest you. |
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| OHCOW: Client Services for Joint Health and Safety Committees Occupational Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) mission is 'to prevent occupational illnesses and injury, and to promte the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of all workers. |
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| Becoming a Patient or Family Advisor Patient and Family Advisors have direct input and influence on the policies, programs and practices that affect the care and services that people receive at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. |
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| Employee and Family Assistance Program Immidiate and confidential help for any concern. Here is the EAP brochure. |
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