This guidance manual was developed with the help of a WCB RWIP grant to assist workplaces with limited resources to comply with the regulation in Manitoba and to protect the health of all workers. Risks are divided into three levels:

1. Conditions where risk to workers is low and action not likely.
2. Conditions where there is a risk to workers and basic steps are described that can be implemented by the safety committee
3. Conditions where risks are difficult to define and professional help should be obtained.

The TLVs were written for use by persons trained in the discipline of industrial hygiene. This manual will assist safety committees to address some of the problems in the workplace and to identify when professional help is needed. Specific areas where professional help may be needed are when potential risks are difficult to identify, or where more complex solutions are needed to treat specific concerns or economic issues.

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

An incident is any unplanned event that causes injury. A dangerous occurrence is any event that could have caused injury, but did not. The term “incident” will be used to describe both incidents and dangerous occurrences.

An incident investigation is the account and analysis of an incident based on information. This guide is designed to help your committee perform investigations.

You may also find the Incident Investigation Summary helpful.

A Job Hazard Analysis helps those in a workplace identify what risks are posed by each task workers perform. This document  breaks down the critical steps of a JHA.

The sample Job Hazard Analysis form may also assist you.

This Joint Injury and Illness Prevention Strategy for 2008-2012 charts the course for both the next five years of the SAFE Work program, and more importantly, for the next phase of the movement towards an improved culture of workplace safety and health in Manitoba.

For more links and resources on the hospitality and tourism sector go to: Safe Hospitality site at:  http://demo.safehospitality.com/default.aspx

Health and safety authorities throughout the world agree that blood and certain other body fluids (B/BF) should be considered a hazardor the potential of bloodborne pathogen infection in directly exposed workers. “Bloodborne Pathogen Precautions” (formerly Universal Precautions) is the standard practice for preventing exposure to B/BF.

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.

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

For a copy of the french borchure click on:  Chacun est responsable (pdf)

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.

SAFE Work Procedures must be developed and implemented for the work carried out at every workplace. They are developed by summarizing important information identified through Job Hazard Analyses.

Although procedures may look different from company to company, this sample will help you develop yours.

Seeing the Workplace with New Eyes is a guide designed to assist new and established workplace safety and health committees, along with worker safety and health representatives.

Seeing the Workplace with New Eyes is available for download in its entirety below, or as sections accompanied by user guides. These sections are linked below.

Seeing the Workplace with New Eyes Committee Processes Toolboxes

Seeing the Workplace with New Eyes Health and Safety Toolboxes

Seeing the Workplace with New Eyes Using the Law Toolboxes

To order a copy of the program on a disc contact Bruce Cielen (954-4650 or bcielen@wcb.mb.ca) or Janine Swanson (954.4811 or jswanson@wcb.mb.ca).

 

A workplace safety and health program is a definite plan of action designed to prevent injuries and occupational disease. Effective workplace safety and health programs have been proven to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

This guide outlines the essentials and checkpoints that will help you develop your program.

This guide is intended to help committees and employers understand their responsibilities for establishing and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. It is not a detailed description of the legislation, but provides an outline for young committees and a refresher for seasoned ones.

You may also find helpful the Guide to Setting up a Workplace Safety and Health Program.