Workers in mining may be exposed to many different hazards, including silica, diesel engine exhaust, and radon, and are at increased risk of several occupational diseases including cancer.
The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS)
The Ontario Mining Exposure Database
McIntyre Powder Study
Lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease in the Ontario mining industry
From awareness to taking action: Exploring the impact of heightened awareness of workplace exposures in Sarnia and Sudbury
On April 28th, we remember and honour people who have lost their lives, been injured or suffer from illness due to their work.
The goal of this study was to use the Mining Master File to study the risk of neurological disease among Ontario miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder.
