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Onsite Flu Clinic: Have You Started Thinking About It?
Have you been thinking about hosting an onsite flu clinic at your workplace? With the high impact of last year's influenza season, thinking about booking your clinic now is a great idea!National Eye Exam Month: August
August is National Eye Exam Month! Do you know the difference between a vision screen and an eye exam?Onsite Farmer’s Market to Promote Healthy Eating
August 5th to 11th is Farmer's Market Week! Have you thought about hosting an onsite Farmer's Market at your workplace?International Self-Care Day – July 24th
International Self-Care Day (ISD) was started by the International Self-Care Foundation in 2011. It is always observed on July 24th or 24/7 as a reminder that the benefits of self-care are lifelong, experienced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.National Injury Prevention Day – July 5th
July 5th is the second annual National Injury Prevention Day. Parachute Canada describes it as "a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy."Global Wellness Day: June 9th, 2018
Our vision at Apex is to help employers keep their employees healthy and ultimately better their lives. Global Wellness Day is a day that celebrates this vision and is devoted to everybody's dream of living well.Working in the Heat
What are some of the physical hazards of working in the heat and sun? We take a close look at extreme heat and sun exposure so that you know how to keep yourself, your colleagues and your employees safe during the summer months!National Health and Fitness Day: June 2nd
What are you going to do on National Health and Fitness Day to be healthy and physically active? We have a few ideas that you can consider to help Canada become the Fittest Nation on Earth and combat the side-effects of inactivity!2018 Review, Spotlight & Look Ahead: How Occupational Health Can Support Occupational Therapy
This year Apex has started to work with Occupational Therapists to support their clients with all of their ergonomic equipment needs. Take a look at our highlights so far and learn about how Occupational Health can support Occupational Therapy!Celebrating Nursing in Canada and Around the World: International Nursing Day – May 12th
May 7th to 13th is National Nursing Week and Saturday, May 12th is International Nursing Day. Nurses are a very important part of Apex and we are so appreciative of everything that they do for us and our clients!Mental Health Week: May 7 to 13
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 67th annual Mental Health Week is encouraging you to #GETLOUD for mental health. This year, the focus is 'mental health is about more than mental illness.'The Low Down on High Blood Pressure – World Hypertension Day: May 17
Did you know? 7.5 million people in Canada live with hypertension.What is a Fit for Duty Test and Why Might My Employees Need One?
Do you know what Fit for Duty testing is? Let us explain it to you, and help you understand why it may work well for your organization.Earth Day: April 22
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall April 22nd is Earth Day! Earth Day is a great opportunity to reflect on your individual impact on the Earth, and what you can do to make it a better place for generations to come.The Adjustable Ergonomic Chair
Have you taken a look at your office chair recently? Kiera will walk you through what should be adjustable on your chair to achieve optimal ergonomic comfort!Visit the Partners in Prevention Trade Show — on us!
The tradeshow includes more than 400 booths featuring the latest health & safety products and services, seminars in the health living pavilion and much more!Occupational Health (OH) vs Occupational Therapy (OT):
Do You Know the Difference?
Do you know the difference between occupational health and occupational therapy? Spoiler alert: there is a difference!Heart Health Month: Taking a Proactive Approach to Heart Health
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn February is Heart Health Month, we take a look at some proactive approaches you can take to stay heart healthy!Service Spotlight: Respiratory Protection Programs
What is respiratory protection? Many processes in the workplace generate byproducts like dust, gases, mists, fumes, vapours or aerosols. Respiratory protection programs and equipment help to protect the health of your workers.Importance of Micro-Breaks in the Workplace
Office workstations and the health of office workers has become an increasingly hot topic – and understandably so. Many of us spend our day at computer workstations for 6-8 hours, sometimes more! Now more than ever, we need to look at how we’re working to ensure we are doing our best to maintain our health while being productive.Non-Smoking Week
(January 21st to 27th)
January 21st to 27th is non-smoking week. If you are a smoker, do you see this week as a starting point to quit smoking for good?New Year’s Resolution 2018:
I Want to Take Charge of My Safety at Work
Have you ever asked yourself: what can I do to help myself, and my co-workers, stay safe at work? Your safety should be important to your employer, and they are required to follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) which states that its main purpose is to “protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job.” However, you are responsible for your actions and for following the guidelines set in place by your employer.New Year’s Resolutions 2018:
8 Ways to Stay Active at Work
Some of us find ourselves starting off the year with high expectations of ourselves, aiming to achieve everything from career goals to health and fitness goals. Why not combine the two!Service Spotlight: Drug and Alcohol Testing
No workplace should have to deal with the aftermath of a substance abuse issue, which is why it is so important to put drug and alcohol policies in place before accidents happen.Tips to Encourage a Healthy Workplace
Although we all know the holiday season is a time for family, friends and fun, we also need to consider our health in the mix!Safe Snow Shovelling
Anyone who is shovelling snow should be aware of the risks and take active steps to protect themselves!Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. As an occupational health and wellness company, Apex is devoted to employee health and wants to spread awareness about this disease that is rapidly spreading throughout Canada.National Stress Awareness Day – November 1, 2017
It is time to shed a light on stress, and find appropriate ways to manage and cope with it, in both personal and professional settings. This year's theme is "Speak Up and Speak Out About Stress!" and we intend to do just that.4 Easy Ways of Reducing
Neck and Back Pain at Work
What can you do at work to reduce neck and back pain? Steph takes you through some easy and ergonomic ways to help out.What is Herd Immunity?
What is Community/ Herd Immunity? Why should you get the flu shot even if you don't usually get the flu?Office Ergonomic Solutions –
How to hack ergonomics to stay
within your budget.
Learn how to provide the best ergonomic solution for your employees and for your budget! Kiera takes you through five different types of ergonomic equipment and how you easily implement them at your workplace.Industrial Ergonomics – Q & A
What exactly does Industrial Ergonomics entail? We answer some of the pressing questions that you might have.Ergonomics for Prevention
Ergonomics helps assess the situation that your employee is in and mold the environment to best fit their needs. It is a form of prevention that, when used properly, can mitigate years of pain that MSDs can cause.Infection Prevention & Control Week: October 16-20, 2017
Infection Control Week originated in 1988 to highlight infection control efforts in Canadian hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community. However, all workplaces should be aware of infection prevention and control practices.What supplements – if any – will help you survive this cold and flu season?
In addition to the flu vaccine and a healthy lifestyle, here are some well researched supplements that can help improve your immunity to colds and flu.Flu Myths and Facts
If you've never had the flu before, do you still need a flu shot? Does the flu shot give you the flu?5 Tips to Avoid the Flu
Getting the flu is no walk in the park: your stomach hurts, your head throbs and it even hurts to sleep. So, we hope that you're willing to do what it takes to avoid feeling this way! We've put together our top five tips to avoid getting the flu this season.Celebrating World Heart Day as part of your Wellness Program
This year’s World Heart Day (Sept 29) theme is Share the Power and is encouraging you to share how you power your heart. The hope is to encourage millions of people around the world to be heart healthy.Is it a Cold or is it the Flu?
Let's review the difference in symptoms of the common cold and the flu.What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) are also known within the industry as Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs).What is the Flu? Symptoms to Look For
A brief history of the flu, and the signs and symptoms to look for.3 Signs you Need a Vacation
& 6 Ways to Stay Healthy on Vacation
Are you one of many Canadians who are contributing to the 350 million vacation days being left on the table each year?National Eye Exam Month:
Vision Screen vs. Eye Exam
Do you remember the last time that you had an eye exam? Many Canadians can’t remember, and that’s a problem! What is the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam?Should Your Employees Be Wearing Hearing Protection? Hearing Conservation Programs
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims account for about 23% of all allowed occupational disease claims in Canada. The permissible daily exposure to 85 dB is 8 hours. We've created an infographic that shows the sound exposure level of several sounds you will recognize to give you an idea.Exercise While You Work? The Research on Treadmill Desks: Advantages and Disadvantages
We all lead busy lives; wouldn’t it be great to get your exercise in while you work? Maybe a treadmill desk is the answer.Cognitive Demands Analysis:
What Is That?
Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs) are fairly well-known in the industries of Ergonomics and Occupational Health. While Cognitive Demands Analyses (CDAs) are a relatively newer tool, they can be utilized in a similarly effective manner within the Safe and Early Return to Work Process. What is Occupational Health?
This week is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. We want to spread the word about Occupational Health and Safety, and make sure that employers know what they can do to keep their employees healthy and safe on the job.Mental Health Week 2017: #GETLOUD #SickofWaiting
The Canadian Menthal Health Association’s 66th annual Mental Health Week is encouraging you to #GETLOUD for mental health. This year, the focus is on ending wait times for mental health care #SickofWaiting.National Day of Mourning – April 28th
The National Day of Mourning takes place on April 28th in Canada.The Value of Office
Ergonomic Assessments
Are you experiencing pain at your workstation? Don’t know how to adjust your office chair or setup your monitors? You're not the only one!World Health Day 2017
World Health Day takes places today -- April 7th, 2017. This year the focus is depression - opening lines of communication and ending the stigma by using the words “Let’s Talk”.Should I be Sitting on an Exercise Ball
at Work?
Do you or someone you know use an exercise ball instead of an office chair? You may have heard that it improves posture, increases caloric expenditure, decreases back pain, and is more ergonomically correct, among other things. But what does the research say?Apex Success Story:
Online Ergonomics tool helps employees reduce workstation related pain
The Problem: Workstation ergonomics issues have been on the rise for a local, Waterloo-based company. Employee reported pain and discomfort related to their workstation environment has become more prevalent than previous years. Employer is actively seeking for ways to address the current issues and prevent future incidents.RSI Awareness Day: Feb 28, 2017
Learn more about MSDs and RSIs, the prevalence of these pains and strains in the workplace and possible solutions for reducing risks.Visit the Partners in Prevention Trade Show – on us!
Get a complimentary pass and visit us at the conference trade show, May 2-3, 2017 at the International Centre in Missisauga, ON. Over 100,000 square feet with over 400 exhibit booths featuring new and innovative health & safety products and services.Workplace Random Acts of Kindness
Welcome back to another work week! Here at Apex Occupational Health and Wellness, we are excited because February 12th to 18th is Random Acts of Kindness Week. We wanted to give you some suggestions, as an employee or employer, on what Workplace Random Acts of Kindness you can do.White Cane Week – Feb 5-11, 2017
Feb 5-11, 2017 is White Cane Week - an important week of raising public awareness of the challenges facing Canadians living with vision loss. In the workplace, pre-placement and periodic vision screenings can ensure your employees have the capability to perform their jobs safely, reducing risk of injury and potentially costly mistakes.3 Pre-Travel Tips for the Traveler
This month, we're featuring a guest blog post from Tara Lombardo, Travel Health Nurse at the Dawson Travel & Immunization Clinic in GuelphApex supports #BellLetsTalk Day and Mental Well-Being in the Workplace
Apex strongly believes in the access to support services for mental health and that we need to continue to fight the stigma attached to mental illness. A significant stigma prevails in the workplace, where many employees do not feel like they have support systems in place from their organization.The Flu Strikes Again!
Have you been noticing a lot of empty desks at work? Or your favourite lunch buddy hasn’t been in for the past few days? Unfortunately, flu season is still in full swing across Ontario.What Resolutions Can Employers Make for Employee Health in 2017?
January is often seen as a time of new beginnings. The start of a new year often prompts goal setting, and strategic planning for success along with increased motivation. Improving health and well-being is one of the most popular themes for resolutions among individuals. But what about employers? Many employers are already taking some of the necessary steps that are required of them to keep their employees safe and healthy, but not as many are thinking ahead and including employee health as a strategic piece in the success of their business.The Choice to be Active
and Stay Healthy
With some input and expertise from our CEO, Jon Howard, RBC Wealth Management discusses incorporating physical fitness throughout every life stage. Service Spotlight:
Hearing Conservation Programs
When was the last time that you took a hearing test? Better yet, have you ever taken a hearing test? Hearing tests are typically taken as a reactive measure: you notice hearing loss therefore you take a hearing test. However, as an employer, it is important to prevent hearing loss before it can have serious effects on your employees.Did You Know:
The ‘Stomach Flu’ is NOT the Flu? & 4 More Myths about the Flu
How often have you heard that someone is at home sick with the 'stomach flu?' There is actually no such thing as the stomach flu! The true flu virus is a severe upper respiratory infection caused by one of three classes of influenza virus.
The 'stomach flu' you hear of is actually an inflammation of the stomach and intestines called viral gastroenteritis and is caused by a viral, and rarely bacterial infection - usually caused by norovirus or rotavirus. However, norovirus is NOT the flu! Planning a Successful
Workplace Flu Clinic
It is almost that time of year again - the dreaded flu season. It always seems to start off with one employee calling in sick and continues to snowball until it begins to affect everyday productivity. However, this year can be different! Let us walk you through how to set-up a preventative flu clinic to nip that flu in the “bug.”Organizational Announcement:
Welcome Dave Loney
We are thrilled to announce that as of June 2016, Dave Loney - The Leaders’ Coach, has joined Apex in a full-time capacity. Over the past 6 months Dave has made significant contributions to our organization. Working Safely Outdoors
We've been experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures this spring in Southwestern Ontario. It’s important to be aware of the hazards that come with working outdoors and to understand how to protect ourselves and our workers.Service Spotlight:
Value of Vision Screening
Are you taking your employees’ vision for granted? Mandatory vision screening is generally only required once in your lifetime: when applying for a driver’s license. That may have been 15, 20 or even 30 years ago and your employee’s vision may have drastically changed in the meantime.Occupational Risks & Exposures: Silica
The dangers of silica have been known for decades, and strong evidence shows that the previous permissible exposure limits do not adequately protect worker health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Why should I test my seasonal workers?
What is a Fit for Duty Assessment? Fit for Duty (FFD) assessments are known by many other names across the industry such as Post Offer of Employment Tests (POET) or Pre/Post Offer Screens (POS). At Apex, we follow the lead of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in choosing to assess whether an individual is fit to perform their duties.Apex Wellness website is now live!
Apex Occupational Health & Wellness is pleased to share with you the launch of our new Apex Wellness website! We saw a need for an Apex Wellness website to showcase what wellness means to us, and provide a detailed explanation of our products and services in this area of our business.5 Ways to Host a Successful Workplace Flu Clinic
Fall is officially in full swing, and along with the cooler weather comes a higher risk of decreased immunity and an increase in employee sick days. One of the best and simplest ways to ensure that your employees are protected from the flu is to provide Flu Shot Clinics at your workplace. Read on to learn 5 ways to host a successful flu clinic at your workplace.Fall Flu Clinic
Book an on-site flu clinic to help keep the flu from spreading at your workplace.