Tag: occupational health
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Ladder Falls: Ontario Man Rebuilds After Head Injury
The incident that changed a life on a job site Six years ago, a routine day on a Ontario construction site took a dramatic turn when a worker slipped from a ladder four metres above ground. The fall initially appeared to be a minor mishap, and the first instinct was simply to brush off the…
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Overcoming a Head Injury: A Man’s Comeback After a Ladder Fall in Ontario
From a Harsh Fall to a Hopeful Recovery Six years ago, a routine day on a job site turned dangerous for Mark Foster when a ladder gave way, sending him four metres to the ground. What began as a seemingly minor incident quickly revealed itself as a life-changing injury. The initial fear wasn’t about the…
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From a Ladder Fall to Safer Work: An Ontario Man’s Journey After a Head Injury
When a Simple Fall Changes Everything Six years ago, an otherwise ordinary day on a job site in Ontario took a dangerous turn. A momentary lapse, a misplaced step, and a four-metre fall from a ladder left Mark Foster with a serious head injury. What began as a jolt of pain quickly revealed itself to…
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Asbestos Experts Warn Government Move Could Weaken Safety Oversight
Background: Why asbestos safety matters Asbestos remains a persistent public health challenge in many countries, linked to serious diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. The integrity of safety systems that monitor, control, and regulate asbestos exposure is critical for workers, property owners, and the public. When policymakers consider changes to these controls, fear mounts…
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From Fighting Fires to Fighting Cancer: A Firefighter’s Call for Early Screening
Introduction: A Life Changed Suddenly For many, the call of the fire brigade is a lifelong vocation. But for one Dublin firefighter, that vocation took an unexpected turn: a diagnosis of prostate cancer that arrived without symptoms and without the usual signs. The turnaround—from strength and stamina to a cancer diagnosis—was jarring, yet it emphasized…
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It’s different for everyone: From fighting fires to fighting cancer
Introduction: A routine moment that changed everything When a fit, active firefighter receives a diagnosis that changes the course of their life, the shock isn’t just personal—it echoes through families, colleagues, and communities. This is the story of Connell, a member of the Dublin Fire Brigade, whose experience with prostate cancer began with a routine…
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The Hidden Cost: How Head and Neck Cancer Kshocks Income for Italian Private-Sector Workers
Introduction: Why income matters for cancer survivors Cancer care has advanced, improving survival and quality of life for many patients. Yet the financial repercussions of diagnosis and treatment can linger long after the tumor is treated. In Italy, where the private sector employs a large share of the workforce, understanding how head and neck (H&N)…
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Night Shift Kidney Stones: 15% Higher Risk for Workers
Night shift workers face a 15% higher risk of kidney stones, study warns New research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by health reporters underscores a concerning health trend: working night shifts is linked to a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones. The risk is not uniform across all night workers. Younger employees…
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Kidney Stone Risk for Night Shift Workers: 15% Higher in Young Employees
What the study found A large, long-term study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people who work night shifts have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones compared with daytime workers. The elevated risk is not limited to older adults; younger workers and those in sedentary jobs were particularly affected. The research tracked…
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Night-Shift Workers Face 15% Higher Kidney Stone Risk, Study Finds
What the study found A large study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by a news service tracked more than 220,000 participants over almost 14 years to examine how shift work relates to kidney stone events. The researchers found that night shift workers have a 15 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones compared…