General

ANSI 10.11-1989, Personnel & Debris Nets for Construction & Demolition Operations

Safety Requirements for Personnel and Debris Nets - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations

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ANSI A10.8-2001, Safety Requirements for Scaffolding

Safety Requirements for Scaffolding - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations

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ANSI Z136.1-2005, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers

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ANSI Z358.1-04, American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment

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ANSI Z89.1-2003, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection

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Asthma (CCOHS)

Everything you need to know about workplace athsma, including signs, symptoms, causes and tips for reducing frequency

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Avian Influenza (PHAC)

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

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Blind Spots in Mobile Equipment Operations - Bulletin 172

A brief, two-page bulletin highlighting dangers of blind spots when operating motor vehicles and the points to consider when conducting a pre-job risk assessment.

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Blocking of Dump Boxes - Bulletin 148

A brief, two-page bulletin describing the installation and use of hydraulic cylinders on truck boxes and the preferred method of blocking dump boxes.

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CAN/CSA B167-96, Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes...

Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists, and Trolleys

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CAN/CSA B354.1-04, Portable Elevating Work Platforms

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CAN/CSA B354.2-01, Self propelled Elevating Work Platforms

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CAN/CSA B354.4-02, Self propelled Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms

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CAN/CSA S269.2-M87, Access Scaffolding for Construction Purposes

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CAN/CSA W117.2-01, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

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CAN/CSA Z180.1-00, Compressed Breathing Air and Systems

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CAN/CSA Z185-M87, Safety Code for Personnel Hoists

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CAN/CSA Z248-2004, Code for Tower Cranes

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CAN/CSA Z256-M87, Safety Code for Material Hoists

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CAN/CSA Z259.12-01, Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)

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CAN/CSA Z259.2.1-98, Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails

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CAN/CSA Z259.2.2-98, Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

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CAN/CSA Z271-1998, Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Platforms

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CAN/CSA Z271-98, Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Platforms

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CAN/CSA Z275.3-M86, Occupational Safety Code for Construction Work in Compressed Air

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CAN/CSA Z62.1-03, Chain Saws

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CAN/CSA Z91-02, Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations

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CCOHS OSH Works Manitoba

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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Chainsaws (CCOHS)

A link to CCOHS's chainsaw resources

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Clint Todd Contracting

A worker was working on a residential roof. He was not wearing fall protection when he fell approximately 12m to the concrete driveway below. He broke both heels and both ankles, and fractured his L3 vertebrae. The company was fined for failing to provide the necessary fall protection systems.

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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Construction Project Site Supervisor Responsibilities - Bulletin 257

Project managers (also often referred to as site superintendents, job captains, and other similar titles) are assigned by an owner, employer, or prime contractor to be their main representative on a worksite. In this role, project managers are responsible for ensuring that the owner, employer, or prime contractor’s duties under the Workplace Safety and Health Act are fulfilled.

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Construction Safety Association of Manitoba

Get helpful information, resources and event details from the province's governing body of construction safety.

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CSA B352.0-95, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS)

Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial and Mining Machines - Part 1: General Requirements

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CSA B352.2-95, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines - Part 3: Testing Requirements for ROPS on Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machine

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CSA B376-M1980, Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels

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CSA C22.2 NO. 33-M1984, Construction and Test of Electric Cranes and Hoists

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CSA C225-00, Vehicle Mounted Aerial Devices

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CSA Z259.10-06, Full Body Harnesses

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CSA Z259.1-05, Body Belts and Saddles for Work Positioning and Travel Restraint

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CSA Z259.11-05, Energy Absorbers and Lanyards

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CSA Z259.13-04, Flexible Horizontal Lifeline Systems

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CSA Z259.16-04, Design of Active Fall?Protection Systems

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CSA Z259.2.3-99, Descent Control Devices

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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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Electrical Safety (CCOHS)

Basic safety tips for working with and around electricity

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Emergency Planning (CCOHS)

Information for employers putting together emergency plans

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Emergency Washing Facilities - Bulletin 104

Unintentional exposure of the eyes to chemical substances in any form can result in irritation, temporary or permanent vision impairment, or blindness.

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Employee Assistance Programs (CCOHS)

Suggestions for employers setting up employee assistance programs.

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Employer Responsibilities Concerning Temporary/Agency Workers in Healthcare - Bulletin 244

A brief, two-page bulletin explaining the responsibilities of employers towards their temporary employees

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Establishing Occupational Exposure Limits

This manual was developed as a result of a grant from the Research and Workplace Innovation Program (RWIP) at WCB. It is designed to help you establish occupational exposure limits in your workplace. For more information on this topic, visit the Adjusting TLVS website. For more information on the RWIP program, please contact the WCB.

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Fall Protection - Fixed Ladders - Bulletin 137

Falls from fixed ladders, even from heights of just one meter, can result in serious injury or death. The most effective way to prevent injuries due to falls from fixed ladders is to use a fall protection system.

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Fall Protection Guideline

This guideline provides practical help in developing and maintaining safe systems of work, including safe work procedures for workers working at elevated levels.

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Fixing up?

While many Manitobans began itching to start their spring renovations the moment the snow melted, completing residential construction projects safely requires homeowners to plan for more than just weather.

Gerald Shepell

A worker was fatally injured when the worker fell into a load of asphalt in a trailer and came out through the tailgate along with the asphalt. The company was fined for failing to ensure the safety, health and welfare at work by allowing a worker to be in close proximity to a load of asphalt.

Giesbrecht Drywall and Stucco

On July 21, 2006 three workers were injured when the access scaffolding on which they were standing failed. One worker suffered two broken ankles, of which one resulted in his leg being amputated below the knee. A second worker suffered a broken ankle and the third worker suffered bruises to his neck, left shoulder and arm. The company was fined for failing to inform, instruct and train workers on the proper procedures for erecting and securing scaffolding.

Grandeur Housing

A worker’s left thumb was partly amputated when the worker’s hand contacted an unguarded, rotating saw blade. The company was fined for failing to conduct a job hazard analysis for the use of the table saw.

Guideline for an Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program

Topics covered include asbestos control plans, inventory, notification, labelling, inspestions, cleaning procedures, prohibitied activities, and more.

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Guideline for Excavation Work

Safety guide for excavation work. Topics covered include types of excavation site hazards, legal requirements, soil properties, shaft and tunnel excavations, pile driving, and more.

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Guideline for Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment

This guideline provides general information to help employers develop safeguarding solutions for their specific machinery and equipment.

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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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Guideline for Working with Asbestos

Topics covered include exposure limits, preventative methods, education and training, personal protective equipment, and more.

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Harnesses and Lanyards (CCOHOS)

Guidelines for workers who require harnesses, including equipment specifications and a basic description of Fall Protection & Roof Work procedures

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Hearing Protectors (CCOHS)

Guidelines for protecting ears and preventing hearing loss in workplaces with noise hazards.

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How do I become COR certified?

Indoor Air Quality – Moulds and Fungi (CCOHS)

Tips for homeowners and workers looking to avoid mould and fungi in their space. Information includes signs of mould and fungi and what can be done to eliminate them.

ISO 3471:1994, Earth moving machinery - Rollover protective structures

Rollover protective structures - Laboratory tests and performance requirements

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Jacobson & Grenier Ltd.

The company was fined in the July 21, 2006 incident for which Giesbrecht Drywall and Stucco was also fined for failing to make certain that Giesbrecht Drywall and Stucco (sub-contractor) ensured competent supervision for its workers to that scaffolding was safely and properly erected and secured.

Manitoba Construction Conference 2011

The Manitoba Construction Conference's main objective is the prevention of incidents, injuries, and loss. Co-hosted by your industry-funded safety programs - the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba and Manitoba Heavy Construction Safety Program (administered through the Winnipeg Construction Association and the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association).

For more information, visit www.constructionconference.ca.

Occupational Health & Safety Conference

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

Oil-Fired Construction Heaters - Bulletin 256

Oil-fired construction heaters may present a risk of fire or explosion as well as carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if they are not installed, operated and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions and adopted installation codes.

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Portable Ladder Safety - Bulletin 177

A brief, two-page bulletin summarizing the 3-point contact requirements for ladder safety, a ladder safety checklist and a list of do's and don'ts in ladder safety.

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Powered Hand Tools (CCOHS)

A link to all CCOHS resources outlining safe work with powered hand tools.

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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.

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: A guide for employers and joint committees

A guide for employers and joint committees detailing tips to implementing a musculoskeletal injury prevention plan. Risk factors and investigation practices are also highlighted.

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Protective Footwear - Bulletin 102

Workers exposed to hazards such as falling objects, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical contact, abrasives, and similar circumstances may be at risk of a foot injury. Only safety footwear identified as meeting the standard shown on this bulletin can be considered proper protective footwear.

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Protective Gloves - Bulletin 189

A two-page bulletin providing information to help protect the hands against a variety of hazards in the workplace.

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Protective Headwear on Construction Project Sites - Bulletin 199

A brief, two-page bulletin outlining the requirements to use protective headware on construction sites.

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Regulation Review Part 23

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 23: Cranes and Hoists. It was previously enforced through Regulation MR 99/88.Regulation Part 23 states that workplaces must develop, implement and train workers on SAFE work procedures.

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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Responsibilities of the Prime Contractor - Bulletin 250

Brief, two-paged bulletin describing the Prime Contractor's responsibilities and requirements.

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Roofers Tie One On for Safety - Fall protection

The television advertisement for the Tie One On Falls campaign. This commercial brings attention to the need for roofers to use fall protection when working at heights.

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SAE J/ISO 3449, Earthmoving Machinery - Falling Object Protective Structures

Earthmoving Machinery - Falling Object Protective Structures - Laboratory Test and Performance Requirements

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SAE J1042, Operator Protection for General Purpose Industrial Machines

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Safe Installation and Use of Portable, Electric Construction Heaters - bulletin 21(M&E)

Portable space heaters present shock, fire and burn hazards if used or installed incorrectly. Extra caution is needed when operating portable electric construction heaters that are 3,000 watts and greater.

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SAFE Roads on Winnipeg streets

For the fourth consecutive year, the annual SAFE Roads campaign is asking drivers to slow down and exercise caution when traveling through construction zones and other areas where workers are present.

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 Tips for Pneumatic Nailing and Stapling Equipment

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 fact sheet helps you stay SAFE when using pneumatic nailers and staplers.

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SAFE Work for an Aging Workforce Brochure

A brochure to help you understand the issues and realities of an aging workforce and develop an action plan to address health and safety for an older population.

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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 Newsletter - Fall 2007

This issue contains articles on the proper use of scissor lifts in the workplace and reporting serious incidents.

SAFE Work Student Program

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

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SAFE Work Tips - Fall Protection - Residential Construction

Workers must be trained and follow safe work procedures.

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SAFE Work Tips for Working with a Table 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 fact sheet provides tips on preventing injury when dealing with table saws.

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Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment

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Safety Requirements for Work Platforms Mounted On Industrial Forklift Trucks - Bulletin 223

A brief, two-page bulletin on the safety requirements of work platforms on power-lift trucks

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Steel Frame Building Requirements - Bulletin 263

Steel column base plates are a fundamental component of a steel structure. Poor base plate design can lead to steel columns tipping over, which can cause severe injuries or death to workers in the area.

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Superior Truss Company

On May 12, 2005 a worker was electrocuted when the crane he was operating came into contact with an overhead power line. The company was fined for failing to train its workers on safe operation of the equipment for the task of placing steel I-beams.

Tie One On - Tips for roofing SAFEly

Summer is prime time for roofing projects for both homeowners and construction firms.But did you know that approximately two Manitobans are killed on the job by a fall from heights every year? Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act requires roofers – whether they are working on commercial or residential jobsites – to use fall protection systems to prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities.

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when Employing New Workers

Tips for Employers and Supervisors when new workers are employed

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Understanding the Risks of MSI: A guide for workers on sprains, strains and other MSIs

A guide for workers on understanding the risks of musculoskeletal injury. A discussion of MSI signs, risk factors and how to identify risk factors is also included.

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Using a Ladder - Fact Sheet

Unsafe use of portable ladders can lead to falls, often resulting in severe injury or even death. Portable ladders including step, extension, and trestle ladders are the most commonly used types of ladders in industry today.

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What are the Dangers for Outdoor Workers in the Summer?

Why did I lose my COR discount?

Wood Scaffold Planks - Bulletin 134

A brief, two-page bulletin with pictures on the standards for the selection, examination and maintenance of wood scaffold planks.

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

Workplace Safety and Health Regulation - Part 14 - Fall Protection

Updated August 2011