Reports that summarize our research, workshops, and accomplishments
We are pleased to share our annual report, highlighting progress and accomplishments from 2023-2024. The theme of this report is…
The OCRC has released a report on findings from the Firefighter Cancer Research Priorities Workshop. This workshop was jointly hosted…
Advancing Workplace Exposure Surveillance in Canada presents the proceedings of a workshop hosted by OCRC in March 2023, attended by approximately…
The Occupational Disease Surveillance Program (ODSP) is a program of research led by OCRC that aims to develop systems to monitor patterns…
The OCRC has launched our new strategic plan for 2023-2028. We remain committed to enhancing understanding of the health effects…
Highlighting important respiratory diseases identified in Ontario workers through the ODSS
Research Brief | December 2020 Mesothelioma is a cancer of the tissue that lines internal organs (e.g. lungs, digestive organs,…
This report provides an overview of current occupational disease and exposure surveillance initiatives and identifies opportunities for future work.
The report, commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, identifies 11 recommendations to improve recognition and adjudication of occupational cancer claims.
This report, funded by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, examines the risk of neurological disease among Ontario miners who were exposed to McIntyre Powder.
This report evaluates when withholding the identity or concentration of carcinogens and mutagens within WHMIS could potentially harm the health or well-being of workers.
This report summarizes results of the Future Burden of Cancer study, and challenges and opportunities for prevention in the Ontario construction sector.
This report provides an overview of current occupational disease and exposure surveillance efforts in Canada and opportunities for future work.
This report summarizes the findings from an evaluation of custodial workers’ awareness of asbestos management in schools.
Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada presents estimates of occupational exposure and the associated burden of cancer by industry, as well as…
Technical Guide to the Workshop Proceedings: Building Capacity for CAREX Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (May 2014)
The Ontario Ministry of Labour proposed a number of changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in 2018. These…
This report, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, summarizes the diesel exhaust exposure levels assessed in 12 fire halls in Ontario.
Report funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and produced in collaboration with Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, and Public Services Health and Safety Association.
Executive SummaryExposures to toxic substances in the workplace contribute significantly to the global diseaseburden and are increasingly being recognized as…
This report focuses on the most common carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and their contribution to cancer. It was released on October 4, 2017.
This report highlights major themes that arose from discussions at the November 5, 2015 stakeholder meeting on “Preventing the Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada.”
Navaranjan G, Berriault C, Do M, et al. Toronto, Canada, February 2015. Report prepared for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission….
In 2014, OCRC submitted recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s annual OEL update to reduce occupational exposure limits (OELs)…
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Evidence Summary is a report that reviews the epidemiologic evidence linking a broad range of risk factors to various types of cancer in Ontario.
In 2013, OCRC submitted recommendations to reduce occupational exposure limits (OELs) for diesel engine exhaust and tricholoroethylene to the Ontario…
Del Bianco A, Demers PA. Examination of accepted workplace fatality claims within Ontario and Canada. Toronto, ON: 2013. This report…
The OCRC has produced a report on the centre and its research over the first few years.
OCRC has surveyed occupational exposure limits in Ontario and made recommendations for carcinogens that can have more rigorous limits.
OCRC and the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) completed a survey to determine stakeholder needs and current knowledge of interventions to reduce the health effects of shiftwork.
In 2009, OCRC consulted with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to identify priority areas for research.
