Please join the MFL Occupational Health Centre for our Annual General Meeting! In addition to updates on what OHC has accomplished in the past year, and what work we have on the horizon, we will be joined by the following panel to discuss the issue of workplace violence: Bronwyn Dobchuk-Land - Associate Professor (Criminal Justice), University... Read More
40 Years of protecting the health and safety of workers, workplaces and communities Join us on Wednesday, August 30th as we celebrate four decades of worker-centred support and workplace health and safety education and advocacy at our 40th Anniversary Community Picnic Celebration! Gather your family and friends for an afternoon of live music, food, games,... Read More
Join us a Free Presentation! Injured Worker Speaker Series: Making the Connection Between Work Injury and Chronic Pain Presenter: Lynn Cooper Director of Research and Education for the Canadian Injured Workers Alliance This presentation will include a discussion about • Chronic pain and how it can impact your life. • Recognizing the stigma experienced by... Read More
Join us a free webinar: Smoke and Poor Air Quality Environment: Worker's Health and Safety Presenter: André Gauvin, MHK, CCPE, CIH Occupational Hygienist Occupational Health Centre for Ontario Workers Sudbury Wildfire smoke and poor air quality can have a significant impact on worker health and safety. Long-term exposure to smoke can lead to respiratory problems and increase... Read More
Join OHC on Tuesday, November 21st for a public presentation on Mindfulness Skills for Thriving in a Changing Workplace Presented by: Lisa Houtkooper, BN, MN Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator In this session, participants will develop a general understanding of what mindfulness is and what it is not, learn how mindfulness can be an effective way to... Read More
Learn how practicing Consent at Work can contribute to your workplace culture’s foundation of trust, respect, and safety from the harms of workplace sexual harassment. In this cost-free public session, we deliver our project’s workshop to participants from all levels within any workplace that also covers topics including bystander interventions, supporting disclosures, and navigating the... Read More
Join us for a free webinar Radon: Health Effects, Safety & Protection Presenters: Pam Warkentin Executive Director, the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists Sandy Hutchison Regional Radiation Specialist Environmental Health Program of Health Canada Adam Anderson Government Relations Officer & Health Programs Analyst for the Manitoba Lung Association The session covers general radon... Read More
Presenter: David Popke Workers Compensation Specialist Manitoba Government Employees’ Union (MGEU) Have you been hurt at work? Has your claim been denied, or have your benefits been prematurely terminated by the WCB? Are you interested in learning about the WCB appeal process? If so, join us for a presentation by David Popke, who has several... Read More
Learn how practicing Consent at Work can contribute to your workplace culture’s foundation of trust, respect, and safety from the harms of workplace sexual harassment. In this cost-free public session, we deliver our project’s workshop to participants from all levels within any workplace that also covers topics including bystander interventions, supporting disclosures, and navigating the... Read More
Join us for a free webinar Becoming a Pro at Procedural Writing Presenter: Miranda Deline, CRST, NCSO Occupational Safety & Health Consultant Safety Services Manitoba Join us in the “Becoming a Pro at Procedural Writing” session, where you will learn how to develop substantial safety documentation. Knowing how to write job hazard analysis (JHA), safe work... Read More
OHC is hosting a virtual event to celebrate RSI Awareness Day 2024 Check out our offering below and register to participate today! Thursday, February 29: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (CST) Disclosure and Accommodation Planning: A new approach and interactive tool to support workers with chronic and episodic disability Presenter: Dr. Monique Gignac Scientific Director and... Read More
Join us a free webinar: Understanding Workplace Safety Enforcement and Compliance Presented by John Cacayuran, Workplace Safety and Health Branch, Manitoba Labour and Immigration This presentation will discuss Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health enforcement initiatives and activities including workplace inspections, Improvement Orders, Stop Work Orders, compliance and non-compliance determinations, prosecutions and the Administrative Penalty process.... Read More
