Completed Projects

Mesothelioma: Epidemiology and Prognosis

This project examined changing patterns and trends in mesothelioma incidence in Canada, as well as determinants of survival in Ontario and BC.

Occupational Cancer and Asbestosis among Asbestos-Exposed Workers in Ontario

This project examined cancer and chronic respiratory disease risk among workers in the Ontario Asbestos Workers Register.

Lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease in the Ontario mining industry

This study examined the chronic respiratory disease and cancer experience of an Ontario hard rock mining cohort in relation to occupational factors.

Investigation of exposure to flame retardants among electronic waste recycling workers

This study characterized the inhalation and skin exposure of electronic waste recycling workers to flame retardants, and tested a new method of measuring exposure.

Diesel exhaust exposure in Ontario fire halls

The findings from this study improve our understanding of the nature and the extent of diesel exhaust exposure in Ontario fire halls, and the effectiveness of existing control measures.

Asbestos exposure in schools

The goal of the study was to assess custodial workers’ awareness of asbestos through an online survey.

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