More than one million workplace injuries occur every year in Canada (CIWA). On an average working day in Canada, three Canadian workers will be killed or die because of occupational disease, hundreds will be seriously injured or made ill because of work, and thousands of families, communities, and workplaces will be affected (Threads of Life). In Manitoba, thousands of workers continue to be injured on the job or develop illnesses from dangerous conditions at work.
OHC recognizes that many workplace factors affect the physical and mental well-being of workers. Left unchecked, these factors may become hazardous and cause real harm to workers over time. Many chronic conditions including repetitive strain injuries, most mental health diagnoses, and ‘generalized burnout’ are not adequately covered by existing legislation. OHC offers support and resources to workers who have been injured due to their work, regardless of whether they have filed a compensation claim. OHC also offers support to workers seeking a medical opinion on aspects of a WCB claim; please refer to our clinical services page to learn more about how we support workers filing WCB claims.
Below we have provided links to external sites to help workers find additional information.
MFL Occupational Health Centre has no control over the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites and their inclusion does not imply we endorse all the content found on these sites. Please note they are not a substitute for legal advice.
Workers’ Compensation Resources
How to report an injury – Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
Manitoba Federation of Labour WCB Resource Guide for Worker Advocates
Manitoba Fair Practices Office
For support with Workers’ Compensation appeals
Legal Help Centre (for those who don’t qualify for legal aid)
Worker Advisor Office (WCB Appeals)
The Appeal Commission – The Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba
Injured Worker Support
Canadian Injured Workers Alliance
Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba Programs and Services
Community Unemployed Help Centre
Klinic Community Health Crisis Support (includes Workers Compensation Board Distress Line)
Thunder Bay and District Injured Workers Support Group
Power Over Pain Portal – Chronic Pain Support
Injured Workers Uniting for Justice in Canada
Watch the Injured Worker Speaker Series we organized
The Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group by Steve Mantis, the Founder
Community Unemployed Help Centre by Sandra Guevara-Holguin, the Advocate