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Elements of a Workplace Safety and Health Program
An effective workplace safety and health program contains a specific set of elements. This document breaks each down and explains how best to implement them.
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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.
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H1N1 Flu Facts - for employers and workers in non-healthcare settings
The H1N1 flu virus is spread exactly like any other seasonal flu – from one person to another by coughing or sneezing, by hand-to-hand contact with an infected person, or after handling objects contaminated by infected people.
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Health and Safety 101 - Can you make the grade?
Starting a new job can be exciting – but it can also be a little overwhelming with all the rules, new information and safety standards. Our Health and Safety 101 e-course is a valuable resource for young people just starting out in the workforce.
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Joint Injury and Illness Prevention Strategy, 2008-2012
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.
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New training on calendar!
WCB has confirmed some upcoming dates for workplace safety training!
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Regulation Review - Part 2
Over the coming months, 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 month, it’s Regulation Part 2 – General Duties.
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Regulation Review: Part 1
Workers in Manitoba have legislated regulations to help keep us safe, day in and day out – no matter what job we do. These regulations are a part of the framework for building safe workplaces in Manitoba.
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Regulation Review: Part 3
Regulation Part 3 touches on the requirements for WSH committees, including formation, terms of office, meetings, procedures, minutes and other documents, and representative selection.
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Regulation Review: Part 5
Over the coming months, 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 5 – First Aid.
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Regulation Review: Part 6
Over the coming months, 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 6 – Personal Protective Equipment (General).
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Regulation Review: Part 8
Over the coming months, 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 8 – Musculoskeletal Injuries.
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Regulation Review: Part 9
The term working alone refers to any time someone is the lone worker for an employer at a given workplace at a given time and is not directly supervised by the employer or another designated supervisor.
Working alone requires specific precautions and procedures. These are detailed in Regulation Part 9.
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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 Procedures
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, they must capture some basic information. This document outlines requirements.
You may also find the sample form helpful.
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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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SAFE Workers of Tomorrow lead student workforce
Much of Manitoba’s student workforce will go through their days with more safety awareness this summer thanks to a school year’s worth of efforts from the
SAFE Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT). The SWOT team gave some 748 presentations during the 2008-09 academic year – and many students will put their valuable lessons to use beginning this week as school lets out.
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Sample SAFE Work Procedure
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.
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School's out - training isn't!
Even though classes are winding down, the learning process is far from finished. In fact – for those starting work over the next few weeks – that learning process is just beginning.
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Spot the hidden clue to win!!
You spotted the hazard. You assessed the risk. Now SAFE Youth is challenging you to spot the hidden clue while you Assess the Risk.
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