Development and Implementation of
Health and Safety Groups in Rural Manitoba

The MFL Occupational Health Centre (OHC) has been awarded a grant from the Workers Compensation Board's Community Initiatives and Research Program. The OHC's project is to help develop health and safety groups in rural Manitoba.

Health and Safety Groups

• The purpose is to develop and implement Health and Safety Groups in rural areas of Manitoba with an emphasis on health and safety programs and ergonomics. There is a need for rural workplaces to access resources, share information, develop best practises and to develop sustainable health and safety programs
• Participation is voluntary, however, there is a requirement to become involved and support the project in your local community and to participate in the sharing of information and resources.
• The OHC will facilitate the Health and Safety Groups, provide resources to those participating and provide training of the elements of a health and safety program through video conferencing and meeting with local communities.
• Benefits of participation include: the development and improvement of safety programs in your workplace, reduced injuries, WCB claims and related costs; the increased awareness, attention and cooperation involving health and safety in the communities where these health and safety groups are formed; and the increased compliance with current and proposed legislation that deals with musculoskeletal injuries and ergonomics.

Upcoming Teleconferences
Education Sessions

The Ergonomics of Hand-Held Devices
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 presented by: Andrew Dolhy, CPE

Presentation: Ergonomics of Hand-Held Devices
Voluntary Survey on Hand-Held device use: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LHFQ5GZ

For more information on this project, please contact:

Andrew Dolhy CPE
Ergonomist
MFL Occupational Health Centre
102 - 275 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M6

Phone: 926-7906
Toll free 1- 888- 843-1229
Email: adolhy@mflohc.mb.ca

Previous Teleconferences

Workplace Violence & Psychological Harassment:
Changes you need to know about Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health Regulations
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 presented by: Jo-Anna Guerra & Crystal Baldwin

Presentation: Workplace Violence & Psychological Harassment

Government of Saskatchewan - Harrassment Video Clips and Resources
Regulation Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Amendment
Brochure: Understanding Manitoba’s New Requirements for Preventing Harassment at Work
Guideline: Guideline for Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
Sample Policy: Harassment Prevention Policy

Mental Health First Aid
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 presented by Stacey Shule
Resources: www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
Resources: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca
Brochure: Mental Health First Aid Brochure

Presentation: Stress in the Workplace - From the December 2008 presentation
Resources: www.workplacestressinitiative.ca - From the December 2008 presentation

Ergonomic Assessment
Wednesday, April 29, 2010 presented by Andrew Dolhy
Presentation: Ergonomic Assessment
Resources: Ergonomic Risk Factors and Check List
Safework - Guideline for Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries

Management Commitment
November 18, 2009 APAM Building a Safety Culture Conference

Workplace Safety and Health convictions Review: Lessons Learned
October 21, 2009 hosted by the Morden/Winkler Safe Work Group
Presentation: Convictions and Lessons Learned
Resources: Safe Work Procedures and Supervisor Bulletin

Establishing Occupational Exposure Limits in Our Workplace
How to Adjust TLV's
September 23, 2009 presented by John Elias, OHC Consulting
Resources: "TLV Manual"

Emergency Prepardness
June 24, 2009 presented by Denis Vassart
Emergency Planning Coordinator
City of Steinbach & P.M. of Hanover
Resources: (See links below)

A Guide to Setting up a Workplace Safety and Health Program - Manitoba
The Extension Disaster Education Network
Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace Checklist - Ottawa
Emergency Planning - CCOHS

New Employee Orientation and Inspection Review
May 27, 2009 presented by Shelley Kaptian, Safety at Work
Resources: See Links below

Recap of Inspections
Orientation Objectives
New Employee Orientation Checklist Template
New Employee Orientation - BC
WSH Orientation Bulletin 255

Accident Investigation: Case Studies
April 29, 2009 presented by Bill Huminski
Presentation: Accident Investigation
Resources: www.worksafebc.com/publications/multimedia/slideshows.asp

Practical Inspections and Internal Safety Program Audits
March 25, 2009 presented by Shelley Kaptian, Safety at Work
Presentation: Workplace Inspections
Resources: See Links below

Everyone's Resonsibility: A Guide to Setting up a Workplace Safety and Health Program - Page 60
City of Toronto - Workplace Inspection Flowchart
General - Workplace Inspection Report Form
IAPA - Workplace Inspection Recording Form
Sample Inspection Check Sheet
Ontario Safety Association for Community & Healthcare - Workplace Inspection Report
Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. - Workplace Inspection Recording Form
Sample Workplace Inspection Recording Form
School - Monthly Workplace Inspection Recording Form
University of Victoria - Workplace Inspection Form
University of Ottawa - Workplace Inspection by Committee Members
Town - Workplace Inspection Procedures
Workplace Safety Audit

Occupational Hygiene Program
February 25, 2009 presented by John Elias OHG Consulting
Presentation: OH Program
Resources: Starting an Occupational Hygiene Program

Job Hazard Assessments
January 28, 2009 presented by Jennifer Hyra
Workplace Safety and Health Officer
Presentation: Workplace Job Hazard Assessments
Resources: Safe Work Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis, Critical Job Inventory and Risk Assessment

Stress and Mental Health in the Workplace
December 10, 2008 presented by Maureen Grace
Presentation: Stress in the Workplace
Resources: www.workplacestressinitiative.ca

Ergonomics
November 12, 2008 presented by Andrew Dolhy, CPE
Presentation: Ergonomics Solutions
Resources: OHC - Small Business Case Studies

Disability Management
October 15, 2008 presented by the Morden/Winkler Safety Group
Presentation: Disability Management Program
Resources: Physical Capabilities Analysis

For more information on this project, please contact:

Andrew Dolhy CPE
Ergonomist
MFL Occupational Health Centre
102 - 275 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M6

Phone: 926-7906
Toll free 1- 888- 843-1229
Email: adolhy@mflohc.mb.ca