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Amputation of Fingers
A worker struck the left hand into the skate trough on a drilling right catwalk and grabbed the cable, amputating four fingers to the hand knuckles and the thumb to the first knuckle.
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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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Broken Leg
A worker was operating a company snowmobile to get to a worksite. While travelling, the snowmobile hit a rock, throwing the machine off the trail. The worker hit a tree which resulted in a broken right femur.
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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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Conveyor Belt Guarding - Bulletin 196
Serious injuries to persons have resulted from inadequately guarded conveyors in the mining industry. This bulletin details the safety components of conveyor belts which can be utilized to prevent harm.
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Crushed Fingers
A worker sustained a crushing injury to two fingers on the left hand when they got caught between a beam that was hoisted and another object.
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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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Emergency Planning (CCOHS)
Information for employers putting together emergency plans
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Emergency Procedure and Remote-Controlled Machinery - Bulletin 207
A brief, one-page bulletin which provides safety procedures for operating remote-controlled equipment (underground mining operations).
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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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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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Fractured Leg
A worker sustained a fractured lower right leg in two places as a result of being struck by uncontrolled falling rock.
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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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Harassment Prevention Brochure
Understanding Manitoba's New Requirements for Preventing Harassment at Work is an informative pamphlet designed to help you implement the new requirements for harassment prevention that come into effect on February 1, 2011. For more resources, visit the New Regulation page.
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Hazards Involved with Drilling Oversize Rock Chunks Underground - Bulletin 229
A brief, one-page bulletin which outlines the precautions which must be taken when drilling underground.
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Hearing Protectors (CCOHS)
Guidelines for protecting ears and preventing hearing loss in workplaces with noise hazards.
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Hubert Brien
On March 21, 2006 a worker put others in danger by leaving behind undetonated explosives at a worksite. The company was fined for handling and using explosives without a certificate issued by a mines inspector.
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Exposure in the Petroleum Industry - Bulletin 173
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is extremely toxic. Exposure to the gas can have severe health effects. At lower concentrations, symptoms can include headaches, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
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Mid City Aggregates Ltd.
On March 21, 2006 the company allowed a worker to handle and use explosives without having a valid certificate to do so. The company was fined for allowing Hubert Brien to use explosives at the worksite without issuing valid certification to him.
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Mining incident
A worker was injured underground when struck by falling loose rock.
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Near Miss
Workers were performing routine work on an oil rig when the derek winch and the equipment attached to it free-fell approximately one metre to the floor. There were no injuries reported.
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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.
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Occupational Health & Safety Conference
Presented by Safety Services Manitoba
January 21 & 22, 2009
Victoria Inn
Winnipeg. MB
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Operation of Mines Regulation - MR228/94
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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.
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Regulation Review Part 34
Regulation Part 34: Explosives explains SAFE work policies and procedures for working with explosives. It applies to every workplace where explosives are used but not those covered by MR228/94 (Operations of Mines Regulation).
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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.
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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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Rice Lake Gold Corporation
On April 25, 2005 two workers were injured by fly rock from a blasting procedure. The company was fined for failing to adequately guard areas surrounding the site of a blast.
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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 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 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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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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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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Service Rig - Overhead Equipment - Bulletin 175
Failing to ensure that all rig chiksans (pipe swivels), kelly hoses and other overhead circulating equipment are secured against falling creates a major safety hazard.
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Service Rig Stability: Guy Line and Anchor Installation - Bulletin 185
A brief, one-page bulletin which outlines the requirements for safely stabilizing an oil rig.
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Tips for Employers and Supervisors when Employing New Workers
Tips for Employers and Supervisors when new workers are employed
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Use of Automatic Shutoff Nozzle for Fueling of Diesel Equipment - Bulletin 214
A brief, one-page Hazard Alert which details a situation in which an Automatic Shutoff Nozzle on a Diesel pump would have prevented the incident.
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Work-Life Balance - The Role of Workplace Health and Safety Committees
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Young Worker Brochure - What You Need to Know About Safety and Health on the Job
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