Safe and Sound with CCOHS Top Health and Safety Questions of 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Emma Ashurst, a member of CCOHS Inquiries and Technical Services, passionately addresses pressing workplace health and safety concerns. She highlights vital updates on Osh Answers, including new resources on climate change and infectious diseases. Emma dives into the top inquiries of the year, covering issues like workplace bullying and environmental hazards. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety alongside physical safety, advocating for kindness and support in navigating workplace challenges. A must-listen for safety advocates!
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Use The Free Safety InfoLine
- Use CCOHS Safety InfoLine to submit health and safety questions for free and get written responses tailored to your jurisdiction.
- Anyone (workers, employers, committee members) can use the service to build a more robust program beyond basic compliance.
Osh Answers Is A Living Library
- Osh Answers contains over 740 bilingual fact sheets covering ergonomics, chemicals, programs and more, and is continually updated.
- Content is refreshed within five years and new fact sheets (19 added this year) reflect emerging workplace needs.
New Topics Mirror Emerging Risks
- New fact sheets reflect current stressors like climate change impacts on mental health and post-pandemic concerns such as long COVID.
- CCOHS is expanding content into construction safety, infectious diseases, and resources for small businesses and safety talks.