Special considerations should be given to workers who may be at greater risk of injury or those who have greater exposure to unsafe or hazardous conditions. It is important for workplaces to develop strategies to ensure worker vulnerability is recognized and addressed in policies, training, signage, and other means, in an attempt to prevent workplace... Read More
Workplace sexual harassment is a harmful pattern of behaviour that negatively impacts individual staff as well as larger workplace units and teams. This cost-free full-day session will focus on topics such as: Identifying and discussing the underlying issues that may lead to sexual harassment, developing a language of consent that encourages respect and understanding in... Read More
Workplace sexual harassment is a harmful pattern of behaviour that negatively impacts individual staff as well as larger workplace units and teams. Over the course of four 1HR participatory webinars, we break down our project's full session where participants will identify and discuss the underlying issues that may lead to harmful workplace sexual harassment and, develop a practical lens and understanding... Read More
Join OHC for a series of virtual events to celebrate Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (CST) Mindfulness Skills for Chronic Pain Presenter: lhoutkooper@ohcmb.ca, BN, MN Occupational Health Nurse, Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator Occupational Health Centre Are you living with chronic pain after a workplace injury? Chronic... Read More
Workplace sexual harassment is a harmful pattern of behaviour that negatively impacts individual staff as well as larger workplace units and teams. Over the course of three evenings, we break down our project's full session where participants will identify and discuss the underlying issues that may lead to harmful workplace sexual harassment and, develop a practical lens and understanding of what... Read More
Join us for a Free Webinar: Intro to Consent At Work Presented by: Richard McCrae, Health Educator, Occupational Health Centre Learn about the principles of building a workplace culture where consent can thrive as a tool for fostering safety, trust, and respect for all employees. REGISTRATION required
Join us for a free webinar! Injured Worker Speaker Series Presented by: Steve Mantis Founder The Thunder Bay and District Injured Workers Support Group Have you been hurt at work? Have you experienced challenges with the Workers Compensation System? Are you interested in connecting with people who have similar struggles? If so join us for... Read More
Join OHC for a virtual public presentation with Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of Labour and OHC Board Chair, who will provide an overview and update on two ongoing campaigns to support workers: Paid Sick Leave to ensure no one should have to choose between going to work sick or losing pay by... Read More
Please join OHC in marking the National Day of Mourning on April 28, 2023. The Safe Workers of Tomorrow (SWOT) Leaders’ Walk will begin at 11:30 AM, leaving from the Union Centre and proceeding down Broadway to the Workers Memorial at Memorial Park. A Day of Mourning Ceremony will be held at the Workers Memorial... Read More
Everyone deserves to be safe at work. Our project, Consent at Work, has collaborated with the Community Legal Education Association to bring you a cost-free, full-day workshop jam-packed with information and tools to address workplace sexual harassment in Manitoba. With the combined perspectives of community health and legal education, we work through important questions like:... Read More
Join us a free webinar "Managing An Effective Hearing Loss Prevention Program (HLPP)" Presented by: Norma McCormick, Corporate Health Works, Inc. This presentation will introduce the new edition of CSA Z1007, Hearing Loss Prevention Program (HLPP) management. This Standard specifies requirements for the management of hearing loss prevention programs (HLPPs) designed to protect workers from... Read More
Join us for a free Panel Presentation <Masking in Healthcare> Presenters: Kevin Hedges Occupational Hygienist Occupational Health Centre for Ontario Workers Respiratory Protective Equipment for all healthcare workers during a pandemic (and beyond) – a risk-based approach using Canadian Standard CSA 94.4 using Control Banding Dr. Joe Vipond Emergency Physician Rockyview General Hospital in Alberta... Read More
