Commercial Fishing

Facts about avian influenza, including symptoms, signs, treatment and prevention.

OSH Works is Web-based service that will help your company develop, implement and maintain an occupational safety and health program, or improve upon your existing program. Developed in cooperation with Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Division, this customized version of OSH Works delivers the framework and resource materials you need to understand and act on key occupational safety and health requirements. Ensure continual improvement of safety and health at your workplace with OSH Works on your side!

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Compressed Gases (CCOHS)

Guidelines for being safe when working with compressed gas, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and recommended procedures

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CSA Z432-04, Safeguarding of Machinery

This standard applies to the protection of persons from the hazards arising from the use of mobile or stationary machinery. It provides the criteria to be observed and the description, selection, and application of guards and safety devices. This Standard does not apply to portable hand tools

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Employee Assistance Programs (CCOHS)

Suggestions for employers setting up employee assistance programs.

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Guideline for Thermal Stress

Guidelines for dealing with both hot and cold environments. Topics include definitions, factors contributing to risk, acclimitization, exposure limits, warm-up periods, and more.

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Handwashing Dishes - Fact Sheet

Hand dishwashing procedures are different in every workplace. The following is a list of tips to help you prevent injuries to yourself and others.

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New Workplace Safety and Health Regulations Effective February 1, 2011

The Workplace Safety and Health Regulation is changing to include new requirements to protect workers from psychological harassment in the workplace. The new provisions will address psychological harassment, such as intimidation, bullying and humiliation.

Occupational Health & Safety Conference

Presented by Safety Services Manitoba
January 21 & 22, 2009
Victoria Inn
Winnipeg. MB

Open Water Commercial Fishing in Manitoba - Bulletin 240

A brief, one-page bulletin which describes the safety precautions which must be taken aboard a commercial fishing vessel; such as personal flotation devices (PFDs).

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Preventing Heat Stress

When the temperature rises, so does a worker's chances of suffering heat stress. These tips aim to help keep outdoor workers safe during the hot summer months.

Regulation Review: Part 17

Safety Check is profiling one part of the Regulation in each issue to help remind you of the Regulation’s specifics and to help keep safety top-of-mind for all Manitobans. This issue, it’s Regulation Part 17: Welding and Allied Processes.

Respirator Care (CCOHS)

A handbook for workers who require respirators to complete their tasks, including cleaning tips and other personal care guidelines. Published by CCOHS.

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Respirator Selection (CCOHS)

A resource designed to help workers select the proper respirator for their task. Published by CCOHS.

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SAFE Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are among the highest causes of injury and incident in Manitoba workplaces. Across the province, approximately 2,800 workers are hurt in fall-related incidents each year.

One of the most important elements of a workplace safety and health program is an effective system to identify and control hazards. Implementing this system at your workplace will help to safeguard employees against slip, trip and fall-related injuries and reduce the occurrence of time-loss injuries.

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SAFE Tips for Operating a Circular Saw

Practising SAFE work procedures are vital to preventing injury. SAFE work procedures should always be accompanied with proper training. If you have questions about the safe work procedures or practices used in your workplace, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. Remember, workplace injuries are preventable.

This describes how to safely use a circular saw.

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SAFE Work is Everyone's Responsibility Brochure

A brochure detailing how every worker is responsible for maintaining safety.

View this brochure in French (pdf)

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SAFE Work is Good for Business

Guidebook for the SAFE Work is Good for Business program. Includes tips for workers and program evaluation sheets.

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SAFE Work Student Program

Student workbook for SAFE Work Student program, Includes worksheets, resources and evaluation forms

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Sample Harassment Prevention Policy

Let this Sample Harassment Prevention Policy guide your organization in creating your new policy that complies with the new Workplace Safety and Health legislation that comes into effect on February 1, 2011.

For more tools, check out the New Legislation information page.

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Steps for Life paves way to support and healing

Mother of teen killed on job welcomes fundraising walk

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when Employing New Workers

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when new workers are employed

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What are the Dangers for Outdoor Workers in the Summer?

Work-Life Balance - The Role of Workplace Health and Safety Committees