Features

2021


April

Celebrating 20 years of SafetyNet

20 years of SafetyNet

Share in the celebration

Day of Mourning

April 28th is a time to remember, reflect, and renew

March

New videos to prevent noise-induced hearing loss on fishing vessels

"Once It's Gone, It's Gone: Noise-induced Hearing Loss in the Fishery" - Evaluating the Risk and Impact of Occupational Noise for Fish Harvesters

February

RSI through SafetyNet research

Highlighting SafetyNet research and tools

Repetitive Strain Injury Day

Raising awareness of repetitive strain injuries - February 28

January

Mental health in the workplace

Supporting active and ongoing programs of research on psychosocial hazards and mental health at work

2020


December

Upcoming funding deadlines

OHS research and public engagement opportunities

November

New OHS publications

Featuring SafetyNet-led research on noise exposure on fishing vessels, the Baie Verte Miners' Registry, and Preventing Occupational Diseases

OHS research in OFI

Supporting and promoting Ocean Frontier Institute-led OHS research

Worker health and wellbeing amid COVID-19

Developing program of research on the impacts of COVID on workplace health and safety

Working together: Unpacking what works in return-to-work

Interactive poster highlighting Workshop messages

October

Moving forward together on disability and work

Recording and report for the Atlantic Dialogue on Moving Forward Together virtual event now available

June

New SafetyNet Co-Directors

Dr. Kim Cullen and Dr. Lorenzo Moro appointed

May

Scoping review to identify strategies to prevent occupational diseases

New SafetyNet-led publication in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

April

March

February

New CSA standard on work disability management systems

Dr. Emaile Tompa slidecast now available

Resources to mark RSI Day

Get ready for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day on February 29th (the only "non-repetitive" day of the year)

2019


December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3rd marks the 27th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 proclamation of the International Day of Disabled Persons

November

New: Seafarer mental health study

Yale study links high Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among seafarers

October

MSI Prevention in NL

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED -  MSI prevention programs and practices in the workplace online survey

September

Weather and fishing safety in Newfoundland

New story map highlights key research findings

National Leader

On the Move Partnership, Dr. Barbara Neis finalist for coveted SSHRC award

July

New Report: Roundtable on Forecast Use in Atlantic Canada

Highlighting results from the February 2019 roundtable on using and communicating forecast information in Atlantic Canada.

May

5 things IWH thinks you should know

Important recent research findings from the Institute for Work & Health to mark NAOSH week.

Health & Safety Week, May 5-11

Be safe and prepared - NAOSH and Emergency Preparedness week at Memorial

March

Families on the Move - Satellite Conference

Registration now open for the Families in Canada 2019 Satellite Conference

February

ACE 2019 Conference

50th Annual Conference - “New Horizons” - held for the first time in St. John’s, NL, August 12-15, 2019.

2018


December

New research in psychosocial health, wellness and work

A SafetyNet-led active and ongoing program of research.

November

Promising strategies for primary prevention

Recent results on preventing occupational disease

Another accolade for Dr. Barbara Neis

Vanier Award for University Research Professor

Responding to a need

Memorial announces new Interdisciplinary Masters in OHS program

June

IFISH 5

June 10–13, 2018 Memorial University Campus

May

New Interdisciplinary Masters in OHS

Occupational health & safety program at Memorial announced.

April

April 28th

Canada's National Day of Mourning

January

Roundtable on Inclusion 2018

Save the Date - April 17th, 2018, St. John's, NL

2017


October

Seeking Participants ...

Healthy & Productive Knowledge Workers: Negotiating Leaves of Absence due to Personal or Familial Mental Health Issues and Returning to Work

Burden of Occupational Cancer in Ontario

Report on the most common carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and their contribution to cancer.

 

August

SafetyNet Strategic Planning

Report highlighting next steps for SafetyNet now available.

April

Graduate Student Stipend Opportuntity

Interested in completing research on Canadian work disability policy? Application deadline: May 31st

March

OEMAC 35th Annual Scientific Conference

Premier occupational medicine conference in Canada held in St. John's June 11-13, 2017.

January

2016


October

OHS Research Forum

December 6, 2016

Showcasing occupational health & safety research at Memorial University.

The Role of Health Care Providers in RTW After Injury

Dr. Agnieszka Kosny presentation, Friday, October 28th, 2016

June

NEW DATE OHS Research Forum

Join SafetyNet and showcase OHS research at Memorial University, October 25, 2016.

April

National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, is a time to remember and reflect on lives lost in the workplace. It is also a time to resolve to prevent future tragedies.

March

Graduate Student Stipend

Interested in completing a research-based thesis on Canadian work disability policy at Memorial University?

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity

Canadian Work Disability Policy Research

February

International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day

On RSI Day, make use of IWH’s evidence and tools on MSD prevention

January

Diesel Fumes presentation

Recording of "Diesel fumes - how harmful are they?" now available

2015


March

Graduate Assistantship

Labour market participation and income of persons with disabilities

Working on the Edge

View Dr. Barbara Neis' Royal Society of Canada New Fellow Lecture as presented on February 19, 2015.

 

2014


April

National Day of Mourning

National Day of Mourning - April 28th