Sudbury office is one of seven venues across the province where researchers and experts advocate for workers exposed to injury or illness in the workplace
OHCOW, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, celebrated its 35th anniversary Friday with an open house at the Sudbury office on Westmount Avenue.
The question is how does this set them apart from WSIB, Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, which is set up to compensate workers who claim their injury or illness came from the workplace?"So they can come to us. We have teams with an occupational health nurse, occupational hygienist, ergonomists and physicians. They'll review and provide an independent evaluation. So you can come in and get your file looked at and a second opinion, basically," she said.
The OHCOW website outlines exposure to workplace hazards can include exposure to vapours and gasses, mould, allergens, dangerous chemicals, diesel exhaust particulate, silica, asbestos, noise and even smoke from wildfires. Ramakko said the downtown location was excellent in many ways but parking was limited and accessibility was also an issue for many clients. She said the new venue on Westmount has much to offer.
West was also accompanied by a person regarded as a legend in terms of promoting worker health and safety in Ontario; Leo Gerard.
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