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.
From awareness to taking action: Exploring the impact of heightened awareness of workplace exposures in Sarnia and Sudbury
The objective of this study was to understand what encourages workplaces to reduce workers’ exposures to carcinogens, and to investigate whether heightened social awareness and community pressure can encourage workplace-level change.
The Examination of Accepted Workplace Fatality Claims Within Ontario and Canada
This study examines patterns and trends of accepted workplace fatality claims in Ontario compared with Canada as a whole, with a specific emphasis on occupational cancer.
Surveillance of occupational cancer risks through linkage of WSIB claims to the Ontario cancer registry
The goal of this project was to develop a new system to monitor risks of cancer in Ontario workplaces. It is the precursor to the Occupational Disease Surveillance System.