Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability at Work, EPID@Work
EPID@Work stands for Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability at Work. We are a research institute at Lakehead University located in Thunder Bay, ON. We conduct community-driven research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention with a particular focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario. Our institute has three main focus areas:
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation
Our aim is to bring together community and academic professionals to conduct research that is meaningful to all involved. Therefore, we seek to build partnerships with community stakeholders to ensure our research is relevant and timely. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved.
EPID@Work Research Institute is proud to host a number of internal and external events. Check out our events below and contact us to get involved.
Calling all workers and workplaces in Northwestern Ontario!
EPID@Work (Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability at Work) Research Institute is launching the largest cohort study ever conducted in Northwestern Ontario, which will examine workplace factors for mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
VISIT www.workinghealth.ca TO LEARN MORE & TAKE THE SURVEY TODAY!
What is a cohort study? A cohort study is an observational, long-term study that follows a group of people over time. Anyone who completes the study will be contacted again in six months for a follow-up survey, and every six months after that as long as the study continues. The longer the study runs, the better researchers can collect and examine the data – potentially leading to groundbreaking conclusions and interventions for mental health in our workplaces.
Who can participate? All workers and all employers in Northwestern Ontario are encouraged to participate.
All surveys will remain completely confidential.
Ultimately, the NOWWHS cohort study could have a big impact on the mental health and wellness of workplaces and workers in our region. With a large sample size and a long-term goal, EPID is hopeful that this study will become a powerful tool for change.
Getting involved in EPID’s cohort study is easy. Just visit www.workinghealth.ca to learn more, sign up your workplace or volunteer as an individual.
Check out our current projects addressing mental health in the workplace!
Calling all Personal Support Workers, Registered Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses! Did you work in a Northwestern Ontario long-term care home between 2020 - 2022? We want to hear from you.
Fill out the Google Form to participate in our study: "Moral Distress During the Pandemic: Impacts on the Mental Health of Long-Term Care Home Staff." You can find the form here.
For more information on this research, please contact Caroline Sabotig at csabotig@lakeheadu.ca.
EPID@Work is thrilled to partner with Fort William First Nation for a night of good food & community-based research. On Sunday, May 5, join us at the FWFN Community Centre (Bingo Hall) from 6 - 8:00 pm to learn more about our NOWWHS research project and enjoy a meal provided by Salt and Pepper Catering.
The event is completely free to attend and there are prizes to be won for attendees! Everyone is welcome to learn more about our work on mental and physical health in the workplace, and we are excited to connect with Indigenous workers to learn more about their experiences.
For more information, contact Keilynn at 807-622-6791 Ext.318 or visit www.workinghealth.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!
EPID@Work is excited to announce that registration for our upcoming EPID Talks on Thursday May 23, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST is now open! The session will include a presentation by Dr. Mojgan Zarghamifard, a visiting professor at Lakehead University and Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Hormozgan, Iran, entitled “Ascending the Leadership Ladder: Unpacking Women’s Strengths, Traits, and Obstacles.”
Please find registration info on the attached poster or by clicking the link here.
Please join us in-person at Lakehead University (CASES Building room FB 2023) or online via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting virtually and in-person.
Once you have registered, you can add this event to your google calendar by clicking here.
Please share with your network and with anyone who may be interested in attending; we look forward to seeing you there!
For Community
Whether you are a community member, group, or organization, we are always looking for research partners and participants. Indigenous communities and organizations are also encouraged to reach out!
For Workers
Workers are at the heart of what we do at EPID@Work Research Institute. Old, new, injured, part-time, full-time, and everything in between - we are always looking to connect with workers.
For Employers
Whether you are a small business owner or the CEO of a large corporation, EPID@Work partners with employers of all sizes to help with your research needs.
For Academics
Academics, researchers, and data collectors from all institutions are welcome to partner with us and engage in research.
Get In Touch
Phone:
807-343-8010 ext. 7165
Email:
epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca
Office address:
1294 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 575
Mailing address:
955 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1
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February, April, June, November, and December: EPID Talks Seminar Series
March, July, and August: Community Training InitiativesOctober: Research into Action 2024
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