Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health

Minister's Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health  -  French pdf

The Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health was established in 1977 under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The Council reports directly to the Minister of Labour and Immigration, concerning:

  • General workplace safety and health issues;
  • Protection of workers in specific situations;
  • Appointment of consultants and advisors;
  • Review of the Workplace Safety and Health Act and its administration undertaken by Council at least once every five years or when requested by the Minister; and
  • Any other matter concerning workplace safety and health on which the Minister seeks the Council’s advice.

 

Members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, with equal representation from workers, employers, and technical/professional organizations. The Workplace Safety and Health Division provides technical, administrative and financial support to the Council.

Council membership currently includes:

Technical/Professional Representatives

  • Grant McCaughey, P.Eng., CRSP – Chairperson - The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba
  • Carol Loveridge, Manitoba Federation of Labour, Occupational Health Centre
  • Andrew Dolhy, Accident Prevention Associations of Manitoba
  • Judith Siemens, RN, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
  • Rae Cavanagh, American Industrial Hygiene Association

 

Employer Representatives

  • Ronald Hambley, The Manitoba Employers Council
  • Stan Kruse, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
  • Neal Curry, The Manitoba Employers Council
  • Ian Cooper, The Mining Association of Manitoba Inc.

 

Labour Representatives

  • Blaine Duncan, Manitoba Government and General Employees Union
  • David Martin, Manitoba Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Steven Edwards, Canadian Union of Public Employees
  • Rob Hilliard, United Food and Commercial Workers’ Union

 

The Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health establishes committees where appropriate, to advise the Council on specific matters dealing with safety and health in the workplace. Active committees currently include:

  • Agriculture Safety and Health Committee
  • Review Committee for Operation of Mines Regulation
  • Construction Safety and Health Committee