Publication Type:
Conference Proceedings
Topic:
Occupational Disease
Mine Ventilation
Sector:
Language:
English
Presented at the 2019 Mining Health and Safety Conference
Paul Demers
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
The Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) is undertaking research to better understand mining exposures, including crystalline silica, radon, and diesel engine exhaust, and their relationship to cancer, chronic respiratory disease and neurological diseases. This presentation will summarize recent results from Ontario mining studies, as well as provide an update on ongoing projects.