Safety & Health Week

Join Us for Three Insightful Lunch & Learn Webinars This May!

CSAM is pleased to present three free Lunch & Learn webinars focused on key workplace safety topics that affect us all. Whether you’re a safety professional, employer, or employee, these sessions will provide valuable tools and insights to help foster safer, healthier work environments across Manitoba.

Tuesday, May 6 | 12 – 1 PM

Understanding Stop Work Orders, Improvement Orders, and Compliance

Presenter: Marty Danielson

What happens when a Stop Work or Improvement Order is issued on your site? This session provides a clear breakdown of these orders—including definitions, when they’re typically issued, and practical guidance on how to respond.

Marty Danielson, Director of Client Service and Technical Support at Workplace Safety and Health, will also walk through the appeal process and explain how to challenge or request a review of an order if needed. This is a must-attend for anyone responsible for site compliance or safety management.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Understand what Stop Work and Improvement Orders are and when they are issued
✅ Learn practical steps to respond effectively and ensure smooth resolution
✅ Explore the appeals process and your options for review

About the Presenter:
Marty Danielson joined Workplace Safety and Health in 2010 as a Safety and Health Officer and later became the Director of Client Service and Technical Support. In 2019, he served as Manitoba’s Fire Commissioner on a one-year secondment, before returning to his current role in 2020.

Wednesday, May 7th | 12 – 1 PM

Cultural Competence & Workplace Safety: Understanding the Hidden Connections

Presenter: Dana Bergman

Have you ever considered how cultural awareness might impact workplace safety? In this interactive session, Dana Bergman introduces the Something’s Up! Reflective Learning Cycle, a simple yet powerful tool to identify cultural assumptions and misunderstandings that can interfere with communication, engagement, and productivity on the job site.

This webinar explores the often-overlooked link between culture and safety – and how recognizing those hidden connections can help you build a more inclusive and safer workplace.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Understand how cultural awareness affects workplace safety
✅ Recognize how assumptions and misunderstandings can impact focus and safety.
✅ Learn a tool to support reflection and inclusive workplace improvements

About the Presenter:
Dana Bergman is a professional adult educator and educational project coordinator with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and staff development. She holds certifications in Adult and Continuing Education, TESL, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

Thursday, May 8th | 12 – 1 PM

Understanding Psychological Injuries: A Guide to WCB Legislation

Presenter: Melissa Hyytiainen

Psychological injuries are becoming more common in today’s workplaces, and understanding the process behind WCB claims is more important than ever. In this session, Melissa Hyytiainen – SAFE Work Manitoba’s Director of Prevention & Return to Work Services – will walk participants through the adjudication process for psychological injuries under WCB legislation and policy.

Employers and workers both play a critical role in this process. This session will provide clarity on how to navigate claims and support safe, timely return to work.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Learn about the WCB legislation and policy behind psychological injury claims
✅ Understand the investigation and adjudication process
✅ Discover the important roles both employers and workers play in claim resolution

About the Presenter:
Melissa Hyytiainen brings two decades of experience from the Workers Compensation Board, including frontline and leadership roles in adjudication and claims management. In 2024, she joined SAFE Work Manitoba, where she now applies her expertise in prevention and return to work strategies.