Services - Occupational Health
Health and Well-being Programs and Services is committed to the promotion of employee health within a safe and healthy work environment. Following is a summary of some of the preventative programs available:
Occupational Disease Prevention
Occupational Health Risk Assessments and ongoing health and biological monitoring for employees at risk for exposure to:
- Hepatitis A,B,C
- Heavy Metals
- H.I.V.
- Q-fever
- Rabies
- Sensitivities/Allergies
- Tuberculosis
- Vaccinia
- Comprehensive programs established for those employees exposed to:
- blood and body fluids
- specific viruses/bacteria
- infectious diseases
- animals/non-human primates.
Hearing Tests (Audiograms)
Baseline and regular testing and counseling is provided for noise-exposed workers.
Spirometry
Pulmonary Function tests for those employees exposed to respiratory hazards.
Immunization/Screening Tests
For employees at risk of exposure to rabies, Q-fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria and Tuberculosis.
Travel and Field Work
We advise on preparedness for diverse potential hazards – physical, infectious, medical and environmental hazards when traveling or performing fieldwork
Employee Support
We consult on general health issues in the work environment such as dealing with troubled employees, absenteeism, substance abuse, and workplace relationship conflicts. We provide referrals, to both on, and off campus resources.
Individual advice, primary care, referral and group sessions are provided on a variety of health related topics such as:
Hypertension, Back care, Nutrition, Stress Management, Fitness, Pain Management, Infectious diseases, smoking cessation, and substance and alcohol abuse.
ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE VOLUNTARY AND STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. An Occupational Health Nurse and an Occupational Health Physician are available to assist you. To schedule an appointment call 416-978-4476. The office is open Monday to Friday.