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| Canadian OH&S-Related Research Institutions and Programs British Columbia's 'Finding Solutions' The research program of the British Columbia Workers' Compensation Board. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) The centre promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety. Canadian Policy Research Network (CPRN) An independent policy research network with networks in health and work, among others. Many of its research reports are available online. Dalhousie University Population Health Research Unit Health and Safety Websites Institut de recherche en sante et en securite du travail du Quebec (IRSST) The occupational health and safety research institute of the Quebec Commission de la sante et de la securite du travail du Quebec (CSST). Institute for Work and Health The Toronto-based Institute is part of the WSIB Research Program and is funded by the WSIB. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation Newfoundland's 'Research Initiatives' The research program of the Newfoundland Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) at Saint Michael's Hospital The site contains a description of the department's services as well as links to screening tools and information resources (such as links to the Gage Occupational and Environmental Health Unit and the Centre for Research Expertise in Occupational Disease). University of British Columbia Centre for Health Services & Policy Research |
| Canadian Federal Granting Councils and Foundations Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Provides grants for updating research infrastructure. Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) The Foundation's mission is to "sponsor and promote applied health systems research, to enhance its quality and relevance, and to facilitate its use in evidence-based decision making by policy makers and health systems managers." Founded in 1996 through a $65-million commitment by the federal government. Canadian Institutes for Health Research Funds biomedical and health research. Founded in 1969. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Funds research in the natural sciences and engineering. Founded in 1978. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Funds research in the social sciences and humanities. Founded in 1978. |
| International OH&S-Related Research Institutions and Programs European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions The health and safety institute of the European Economic Community. Contains many publications online. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (UK) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) The premiere public occupational health and safety research institution in the United States.Contains an extensive list of publications, many of which are available online. Safety Institute of Australia |
| International OH&S-Related Publications Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS) A valuable resource and a partner in providing health and safety information for small businesses. Compensation and Working Conditions Online publication of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Institute for Work & Health (IWH) Funded in part by the WSIB to conduct research on what contributes to workplace health and disability, evaluate rehabilitation facilities, and provide information on workplace health and rehabilitation. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) A partner in North American Health and Safety Week. |