If you’ve heard of the MFL Occupational Health Centre, you may have wondered about the “MFL” in our name. Does it mean we’re part of the Manitoba Federation of Labour?… Read More
Across Canada and increasingly here in Manitoba, workplaces are entering a new era of occupational health and safety (OHS). For decades, physical hazards have been the traditional focus of occupational… Read More
Workplaces today look very different from how they did even a generation ago. Teams are often made up of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, working together across offices… Read More
Last week the Province of Manitoba proclaimed June 1, 2025 as Injured Workers Day in Manitoba. This means a lot to us at the MFL-Occupational Health Centre, as a worker-centred… Read More
It can change everything. A workplace injury or illness can cause physical, emotional, financial, and psychological upheaval. Injured workers can face months and sometimes years of uncertainty. Medical appointments pile… Read More
If you get hurt or sick because of your job, knowing how workers’ compensation (WCB) works can make a big difference. Here’s what you need to know to get the… Read More
For 25 years, the Occupational Health Centre (OHC) has worked with a variety of cultural communities in Manitoba to increase their capacity around workplace health and safety through the Cross-Cultural… Read More
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) is often viewed through a compliance-first lens, where the focus is on enforcing rules and reacting to problems. But what if we flipped the script?… Read More
Violence is pervasive in Canadian workplaces and in society. It is important to understand that individuals who experience violence (physical, emotional, or psychological) and those who witness violence or are… Read More
“Addressing the Mental Health, Substance Use and Complex Trauma Needs of Workers in Manitoba: A Feasibility and Implementation Study for Program Development.” Please submit your proposal no later than end of day… Read More