Community Health Centre-based Occupational Health Services for the Small Workplace: an Ontario Study of Employer Acceptability

A small survey of employers in an industrialized community in Metropolitan Toronto was conducted to explore the feasibility of establishing a community health centre-based occupational health service for small workplaces. Current use of occupational health services by small workplaces was observed to be restricted, even in plants where hazardous conditions were reported, indicating the presence of unmet needs. The community health centre model was viewed favourably by a high proportion of employers, especially those with identified prevention-related program interests.