Occupational Health & Safety Resources
Midwives face a variety of physical hazards on the job. These can vary based on what type of setting a midwife works in. If you require accommodations or physical supports to help mitigate or address risks to your physical wellbeing and work within a broader organization such as a hospital or community health centre, you may contact your local occupational health and safety office. If you are working in caseload midwifery, you can explore the supports available through the funding agreement, including Schedule R.
Chemical & Biological Hazards
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Cleaning Equipment and Clinical Spaces Occupational Exposure to Body Fluids |
MPGs can access PPE free of charge from the Ministry of Health. Practice groups must create an account to access the PPE Supply portal. Reach out to sco.supplies@ontario.ca to assist with account creation. Public Health Ontario, Infection Prevention and Control for Home and Community Care. January 2025 (PDF, 1357 KB) NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Public Services Health & Safety Community Care: A Tool to Reduce Workplace Hazards – addresses oxygen use & storage; also addresses client/family smoking in homecare environments. Hospital or employer occupational health departments. |
Ergonomics & Muskuloskeletal Hazards
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Midwives Working with a Disability
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