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Creating Workplaces Where Everyone Can Thrive Jul 14, 2025

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Despite legislation designed to protect the rights of two-spirit, trans and non-binary people in Canada, many still face discrimination in their daily lives, including at work or seeking employment. A recent study by Egale Canada seeks to better understand their challenges.

L'été à l'extérieur, prenez garde à la chaleur : Conseils pour travailler en toute sécurité dehors Jun 17, 2025

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À mesure que les journées s'allongent et que les températures grimpent, il est agréable de passer plus de temps dehors. Cependant, le travail à l'extérieur durant l'été comporte des risques particuliers. Dans cet épisode, nous examinons ces dangers et proposons des conseils pour que les employeurs et les travailleurs puissent y faire face.

Temps Up, Heads Up - Working Safely Outdoors Jun 12, 2025

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As days get longer and temperatures rise, it's great to be able to spend more time outside. But working outdoors in the summer comes with unique hazards. We take a look at what those hazards are, and how employers and workers can prepare.

Day of Mourning: Tracey Csordas' Story Apr 11, 2025

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Threads of Life Ambassador Tracey Csordas' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.

Climate Change Impacts on Workplace Health and Safety with Dr. Sarah Henderson Apr 09, 2025

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Extreme weather events driven by climate change are happening across Canada with increasing frequency. Dr. Sarah Henderson joins us to discuss the potential impacts on workers and how workplaces can build more climate resiliency.

The Future of Work with Tyler Waye Mar 31, 2025

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The world around us is changing rapidly – and so is the workplace and what motivates us. Work and leadership strategist Tyler Waye joins us to discuss what employers and workers can do to build the thriving workplaces of the future.

Addressing Inequities in Personal Protective Equipment Mar 14, 2025

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When personal protective equipment is designed with diverse body types in mind, everyone in the workplace benefits. Dr. Amin Yazdani joins us to discuss how using breakthrough technology can shape the design of more inclusive PPE for workers in Canada.

The Health Impacts of Physically Demanding Work Feb 14, 2025

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Do physically active occupations make for healthier workers? Not necessarily. In this episode, Dr. Avi Biswas, scientist at the Institute for Work and Health, shares recommendations for safe, practical physical activity designed to meet the diverse needs of workers.

Consommation de substances, stigmatisation et dépendance chez les hommes travaillant dans des métiers spécialisés Jan 09, 2025

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La stigmatisation à l'égard de la consommation de substances influe sur la façon dont nous parlons aux personnes, sur les politiques que nous élaborons et sur la prestation des soins. Dans cet épisode, la Dre Theresa Tam, administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada, et Anne Tennier, présidente et première dirigeante du CCHST, discutent des façons de réduire la stigmatisation et de soutenir les hommes dans les métiers spécialisés qui font face à des difficultés.

Substance Use, Stigma and Addiction Among Men in Trades Jan 09, 2025

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Stigma surrounding substance use affects how we talk to individuals, the policies we develop, and how we provide care. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Anne Tennier, President and CEO of CCOHS, discuss ways we can reduce stigma and support men in the trades who are struggling.

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