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Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day In-Person Event 2025
February 27 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
OHC is hosting an In-Person event to celebrate RSI Awareness Day 2025
Thursday, February 27: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
UFCW Training Centre, 2nd Floor, 880 Portage Avenue
After the Injury, what do workers need to know?
This 2.5hr in person session will provide participants with an awareness of best practices and knowledge of MSI injury claims to help them overcome obstacles and barriers.
A Panel of speakers representing medical, disability management, ergonomics, labour and claims policy will present in a round table format. Participants will form focus groups to develop actions.
Presenters:
Dixia Zhan
Community Trainer, Cross-Cultural Community Development Program
MFL Occupational Health Centre
Rick Rennie
Health and Safety/Education Director
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Sandy Forcier
Union Representative
United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local No. 832
Dr. Rob Chase, MD
Occupational Physician
MFL Occupational Health Centre
Andrew Dolhy, CPE
Ergonomist
MFL Occupational Health Centre
Space is limited, please register through the following link – it is through the new SAFE Work Manitoba Training Portal.