Summer this year has been abnormally hot and dry — which can create dangerous working conditions. Extreme heat can be just as hazardous as extreme cold. Make sure workers on YOUR jobsite are prepared: Wear light, loose clothing.Stay hydrated and …
Industry News
SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORT – MAY 2021
By law, an employer is required to notify the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Branch of a serious incident by the fastest means of communication available. Serious Incident Alerts include descriptions of the actual serious …
CSAM NEWS – JUNE
The June edition of CSAM News is out now! This month we've got information on injuries in YOUR industry classification. Plus, we've got details on Construction Safety Award of Merit nominations, as well as a new return to work benchmarking …
Manitoba Launches Musculoskeletal Prevention Strategy
In 2020, 22 per cent of workplace injury claims in Manitoba's construction industry were musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). MSIs are sprain and strain injuries of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, or spinal discs. In addition …
