Mental health is a critical component of being human, intersecting all areas of life. Did you know the average working Canadian spends upwards of 60% of their waking hours on… Read More
What is de-escalation, why is it important, and how is it done? According to these authors, de-escalation typically refers to a process used to prevent, reduce, or manage behaviours associated… Read More
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is celebrated on May 1st each year in many countries around the world. The genesis of May Day can be traced back… Read More
While Canada has a universal healthcare system, many residents who aren’t citizens or permanent residents are excluded from public healthcare coverage. In Manitoba, migrant workers with work permits of less… Read More
Inspect, Investigate, Identify, Evaluate, Assess and Control. Do these health and safety program concepts bring a sense of apprehension or difficulty when they are used in an ergonomics program or… Read More
Over the last couple of decades, Canada’s immigration policy has shifted to bring in many more immigrants with temporary status, compared to those immigrants that have permanent status. Approximately 1.2… Read More
Psychological health and safety in the workplace is a shared responsibility, and employers have a key role to play in ensuring that workers are able to thrive and perform at… Read More
Workplace bullying and harassment are pervasive issues in Canadian workplaces. A recent national study by Western University, the University of Toronto, and the Canadian Labour Congress indicates that over seventy… Read More
Any type of injury that happens at work is stressful. There are a series of consequences, following the injury that impact the injured person and their family. When a worker… Read More
Did you know – Occupational Health Centre is part of a network of Community Health Centres? Community Health Centres are not-for-profit organizations that provide primary care together with health promotion,… Read More