Completed Projects

Strengthening occupational carcinogen surveillance in Latin America and the Caribbean
This project aimed to enhance estimates of exposure to occupational carcinogens in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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.
Sun Safety at Work Canada: Outdoor worker sun safety
The Sun Safety at Work Canada project developed a nationally-applicable sun safety program for outdoor workers to help prevent skin cancer and heat illness.
Completing the picture: Collecting workplace exposure information from community health clinics’ patients
The goal of this study was to determine whether it is feasible within a clinical setting to ask workers about their current occupational exposures and risks in order to provide a means to identify people potentially exposed to hazardous substances or dangerous situations in the workplace.
North American Pooled Project: pesticides, agricultural exposures, and cancer
The objective of the North American Pooled Project is to assess the effects of exposure to specific pesticides and other agricultural factors in association with different cancer types.