Workplace Safety & Health Programs
Safety and health programs - an easy choice
Implementing a safety and health program is the easiest and most surefire way to keep your employees safe on the jobsite.
A 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.
Safety and health is fundamental to effective planning and operations. It is not an afterthought—it is about doing things right the first time.
The ultimate goal is to make safety and health a core value of the organization. Putting a good safety and health program into practice brings this value to life.
How well you implement your program determines its success.
To help you build a successful safety and health program, we put together two resource guides - one explaining how to implement a program and one explaining the elements of a successful program.
Use your resources
The easiest way to ensure you have an effective safety and health committee is to keep your committee members informed and educated.
We've gathered these tools to help you out.
NOTE: Construction industry employers may also wish to contact the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba for assistance in the creation and implementation of a safety program, as well as details on how to achieve the national safety accreditation - COR Certification.