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Validation of respirator fit testing for emergency workers during simulated life support tasks – project summary

This is an experimental study where we aim to compare respiratory fit with two protocols: i) the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard fit testing protocol and ii) a simulated work fit testing protocol using a set of paramedic tasks.

Assessing new methods for measuring occupational exposure to flame retardants

The goal of this study is to explore two new methods for measuring occupational exposure to flame retardants.

COVID-19 Occupational Risks, Seroprevalence and Immunity among Paramedics in Canada (CORSIP)

The goal of this study is to investigate COVID-19 risk factors, infection, vaccination and immunity among paramedics in Ontario and BC.

Diesel Engine Exhaust Exposure in the Ontario Construction Industry

The goal of this study is to measure levels exposure to diesel engine exhaust among workers in the Ontario construction industry.

The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS)

This project will launch a new system for occupational health surveillance through the linkage of existing administrative databases to identify jobs and work-related factors that can pose health risks to Ontario workers.

The Ontario Mining Exposure Database

The OCRC is creating a database of exposure measurements collected in mines in Ontario that will serve as a valuable tool for surveillance and prevention in the Ontario mining industry.

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