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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Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Preventing Respiratory Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Respiratory infectious diseases can spread easily in the workplace, with symptoms ranging from mild to very serious. We discuss the steps we can all take to protect ourselves and others during cold and flu season.
Aug 19, 2025 • 13min
A Safe and Welcoming Workplace for Newcomers
Immigrants contribute significantly to Canada's economy but often face challenges that could impact their health and safety. We speak with Bill Chen of Workplace Safety and Protection Services on how workplaces can create safer and more welcoming environments for newcomers.
Jul 14, 2025 • 21min
Creating Workplaces Where Everyone Can Thrive
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.
Jun 17, 2025 • 8min
L'été à l'extérieur, prenez garde à la chaleur : Conseils pour travailler en toute sécurité dehors
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.
Jun 12, 2025 • 5min
Temps Up, Heads Up - Working Safely Outdoors
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.
Apr 11, 2025 • 16min
Day of Mourning: Tracey Csordas' Story
Threads of Life Ambassador Tracey Csordas' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.
Apr 9, 2025 • 11min
Climate Change Impacts on Workplace Health and Safety with Dr. Sarah Henderson
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.
Mar 31, 2025 • 14min
The Future of Work with Tyler Waye
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.
Mar 14, 2025 • 18min
Addressing Inequities in Personal Protective Equipment
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.
Feb 14, 2025 • 13min
The Health Impacts of Physically Demanding Work
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.
