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Workplace Health

Poorly designed working environments can cause injuries. This channel provides practical advice on everything from setting up a workstation to developing good posture and writing techniques.

Health Features

  • Workplace Health and Safety Workplace Health and Safety

    Each year, over one million work-related injuries are reported in Canada. In 2002, almost 360,000 workers sustained serious injuries that kept them away from work for at least one day. What can you do to stay safe and healthy at work? More…

  • The Air We Breathe: Is it Safe? The Air We Breathe: Is it Safe?

    Have you ever wondered how clean the air is on a typical, hot smoggy day? When it gets that uncomfortable, how safe is it to go outside? More…

  • Healthy Hearing Healthy Hearing

    Could you be at risk of hearing loss? Find out what causes hearing loss, how to protect yourself, and how to tell if you’re losing your hearing. If you already have a hearing loss, learn more about what you can do to cope. More…

  • Eye Health Eye Health

    We get most of our information about the world from our sense of sight. However, many people overlook eye health as part of their regular health routine. Learn how to protect yourself from the most common causes of blindness and keep your eyes healthy. More…

  • Headaches Headaches

    Everyone knows what it’s like to get a headache. Often striking when we’re feeling stressed, tired, or emotionally upset, the all-too-familiar throbbing pain and nagging pressure feel like they’ll never go away. But there are ways to prevent and relieve headaches. More…


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