

Safe and Sound with CCOHS
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
CCOHS produces monthly podcasts on a wide variety of topics related to workplace health and safety. Each episode is designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. You can download the audio segment to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your own convenience.!
Episodes
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Mar 31, 2026 • 18min
Jour de deuil: L'histoire de Jessica Blackie Gillis
L'ambassadrice de Threads of Life, Jessica Blackie Gillis, a vu sa vie basculer le jour où son frère est décédé dans une tragédie évitable sur son lieu de travail. Écoutez son témoignage bouleversant.

Mar 31, 2026 • 13min
Day of Mourning - Jessica Blackie Gillis' Story
Threads of Life Ambassador Jessica Blackie Gillis' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.
Feb 13, 2026 • 16min
Supporting Workers with Chronic Pain
Dr. Andrea Furlan, physician-scientist and professor at the University of Toronto who researches chronic pain, speaks about chronic pain biology and how it differs from acute pain. She tackles stigma and common misunderstandings. She discusses work impacts, practical supports employers can offer, self-advocacy strategies, mental health’s role, and pointers to her YouTube and books.

Jan 20, 2026 • 6min
Sit, Stand, Stretch: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries at Work
Whether work involves prolonged sitting or standing, reducing repetitive strain injuries starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors and improving job design. Here's where workplaces can start.
Jan 2, 2026 • 7min
Les principales questions de santé et de sécurité de 2025
Nous révélons les questions en matière de santé et de sécurité les plus populaires de l'année, comme elles ont été envoyées à notre Ligne d'information sur la sécurité.
Dec 8, 2025 • 10min
Top Health and Safety Questions of 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!
Nov 12, 2025 • 8min
Réduction de l'exposition à la silice en milieu de travail
L'exposition à la silice, qui peut causer le cancer du poumon, touche les travailleurs de plusieurs secteurs, mais la majorité des expositions surviennent dans la construction et le génie civil. Meghan Friesen, des Centres de santé des travailleurs (ses) de l'Ontario, se joint à nous pour discuter de la façon dont l'Outil de gestion de la silice peut aider à réduire le risque d'exposition et à protéger les travailleurs.
Nov 12, 2025 • 7min
Reducing Silica Exposure in the Workplace
Exposure to silica can cause serious occupational diseases, including lung cancer. Meghan Friesen of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers joins us to discuss how the Silica Control Tool can help reduce the risk of exposure and protect workers.

Oct 10, 2025 • 23min
Psychological Health and Safety in Action with Troy Winters
When thinking about workplace health and safety, physical safety is usually top of mind. But for a workplace to be truly healthy and safe, psychological safety is also an essential component. Troy Winters, National Health and Safety Coordinator for CUPE, joins us to discuss what that looks like in practice.
Sep 15, 2025 • 12min
Prévenir les maladies respiratoires infectieuses au travail
Les maladies respiratoires infectieuses peuvent se propager facilement en milieu de travail, et leurs symptômes varient de légers à très graves. Nous discutons des mesures que nous pouvons tous prendre pour nous protéger et protéger les autres pendant la saison du rhume et de la grippe.


