LU|ZONE|UL Collection:https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/35602024-03-29T08:23:00Z2024-03-29T08:23:00ZMixed methods approach for secondary data using survey reports from an exploration industry databaseBond, Rebeccahttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/40182024-03-27T07:37:49Z2023-04-11T00:00:00ZTitle: Mixed methods approach for secondary data using survey reports from an exploration industry database
Authors: Bond, Rebecca
Abstract: The rich information acquired from incident and near miss reporting has been studied
within high-risk industries and such industries have used statistics acquired from past incident
reports to reveal trends to improve occupational health and safety. The proposed project aims to
understand the specific nature of injury severity reports within Canada’s mineral exploration
field to enhance existing occupational health and safety. The proposed research is unique as the
data arises from the entire mineral exploration industry in Canada, gathered by Prospectors and
Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), to represent a group of companies, working across
Canada. Data of this magnitude, over such a long time span, in this workforce, has never been
conducted before. Much research in H&S in the mining field has focused on mine workers, not
on mineral exploration, due to the difference in numbers. It is difficult to extrapolate knowledge
from other fields to mineral exploration, because of its high specialization, creating unique H&S
challenges. Although closely linked to production mining, Mineral Exploration requires a
different health and safety approach. This workforce has unique health and safety needs that arise
due to: the nature of the working environment; remote locations subject to extreme weather and
terrain; difficulty recruiting skilled workers in times of economic booms due to production
pressures or conflicts of interest between H&S superiors and trainees; lack of available resources
in the field which vary and are dependent on financial capacities of each company ; and H&S
efforts heavily influenced by a company’s market capitalization meaning smaller companies
often times not having one person specifically in charge of H&S or potentially be less obliged to
follow or partake in H&S procedures, and in large companies it is more likely to have a whole
group whose sole focus is H&S and the environment. Determining which factors influence
health and safety within mineral exploration is therefore a crucial first step to better understand the safety culture, safety consciousness, and the specific needs of this field. Given that the health
and safety environment of mineral exploration is multidimensional, it is pertinent that research
be conducted directly within this field to bridge gaps in prevention and practice. The expected
outcome for this project was twofold: i) to highlight the health and safety trends in the industry;
and ii) to determine common trends, areas of importance, critical issues, and actionable training
suggestions, to mitigate risk for workers. This was done by taking survey data and showcasing
points for industry and occupational health and safety advocates through knowledge transfer
components, to provide a deeper understanding of various components that contribute to injuries
and fatalities.2023-04-11T00:00:00ZExamining factors in presenteeism and absenteeism: physical activity rates and mental health related predictors of productivity loss in a mining populationNesbitt, Williamhttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/39962024-03-28T07:07:47Z2022-10-14T00:00:00ZTitle: Examining factors in presenteeism and absenteeism: physical activity rates and mental health related predictors of productivity loss in a mining population
Authors: Nesbitt, William
Abstract: Canadian companies are estimated to lose $16 billion in work productivity per year from workers
calling in sick due to mental health issues (Mercer, 2018). Impacts in work productivity are
commonly reflected in rates of absenteeism and presenteeism. This study uses data gathered on
the Mining Mental Health Study to evaluate this issue in a Northern Ontario Mining Population
by identifying predictors of mental health-related and physical health-related productivity loss.
Previously receiving mental health treatments or taking mental health medication were the leading
causes of mental health-related work productivity loss, while a physical disease diagnosis was the
leading cause of physical health-related work productivity loss. Depression symptom severity was
significant in predicting instances of both absenteeism and presenteeism. Interventions in this
population should focus on providing resources to lower depression symptom severity and be peerbased, as to help overcome any existing mental health stigma in this male dominated industry
(Sayers et al., 2019).2022-10-14T00:00:00ZMuscle temperature influences oxygen uptake and blood flow during single leg isokinetic exercise.McCue, Alexushttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/37992022-01-20T03:49:12Z2020-12-02T00:00:00ZTitle: Muscle temperature influences oxygen uptake and blood flow during single leg isokinetic exercise.
Authors: McCue, Alexus
Abstract: Thermal changes in muscle tissues (i.e: cooling and heating) modulate local oxygen
transport from the muscle and into the cell. Whether a change in skeletal muscle oxygen
transport subsequently regulate oxygen consumption (V̇ O2m) and tissue oxygenation
(%TSI) during exercise is unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of
skeletal muscle cooling and heating on muscle blood flow (Q̇ mus), V̇ O2m, and %TSI during
single-leg isokinetic exercise. Eleven men exercised during 3-min intervals under
thermoneutral (TN) condition, and localized muscle heating (HT) and cooling (CO), at
10%, 30%, and 50% of their maximal voluntary contraction (MVC). An occlusion
technique combined to near-infrared spectroscopy was used to estimate V̇ O2m and Q̇ mus
before and after exercise bouts.
The results of this study showed that Q̇ mus was significantly increased in HT, while
V̇ O2m was instead decreased in CO. Muscle temperature did not significantly change %TSI
during exercise. Moreover, the relationship between Q̇ mus and V̇ O2m (TN: 0.173 0.101,
CO: 0.187 0.0655, and HT:0.107 0.0413) was steeper in CO compared to HT (p =
0.009). In conclusion, this study demonstrated that muscle temperature regulates the blood
flow/O2 consumption relationship during incremental isokinetic exercise.2020-12-02T00:00:00ZTurning concussion management on its head: an exploratory model for managing varsity athletes following a sport-related concussionSmith, Camille R.https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/37662024-03-27T07:35:15Z2021-04-26T00:00:00ZTitle: Turning concussion management on its head: an exploratory model for managing varsity athletes following a sport-related concussion
Authors: Smith, Camille R.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine and discuss various relationships between
symptoms, Post-concussion Symptom Score and Symptom Severity Score, exercise prescription,
and RTL as well as RTP times. These relationships were investigated using a combination of
statistical quantitative and qualitative assessments. The study found that some of the symptoms
presented were related to one another and predominantly only presented in clusters. It was also
found that recovery time generally takes longer than previously reported; more than 30 days vs
the previous standard of 14 days until full recovery. Thus, a general guideline with respect to
recovery times was created that can be provided to athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders,
with the intent of removing some of the external pressures that clinicians face to return athletes
to their sport safely and effectively2021-04-26T00:00:00Z