Construction Safety Association of Manitoba
Practical Solutions for a Safer Workplace
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR MANITOBA'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
We have created and compiled the following resources to help keep you informed and to help you implement best practices regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). As we continue to monitor the developing COVID-19 situation in our province, we’ll be here for you through every step of this pandemic. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at safety@constructionsafety.ca or 204-775-3171 in Winnipeg or 204-728-3456 in Brandon.
CSAM NEWS UPDATES
The latest COVID-19 updates, news, and information from CSAM.
- March 1 – CSAM adapts to provincial changes to COVID-19 protocols
- January 4 – UPDATE: Step-by-step procedures following an employee COVID-19 diagnosis
- October 4 – Proof of immunization required for CEC as of November 1
- August 9 – CSAM COVID-19 protocols amid loosening of restrictions
- May 11 – CSAM takes proactive measures amid increased public health restrictions
- February 16 – Update on CSAM services during critical (red) level
- January 6 – Refocusing on fundamentals in 2021
- October 30 – CSAM adjusts some services with November 2 pandemic response changes
- October 9 – Step-by-step procedures following an employee COVID-19 diagnosis
- September 28 – UPDATE: How Winnipeg’s move to restricted level affects CSAM training
- September 25 – Winnipeg moves to restricted level, affects some training courses
- August 24 – Construction remains essential amid orange-level restrictions
- August 17 – Remaining diligent with strong safety practices amid COVID-19
- May 1 – CSAM plans to return to regular operation
- April 23 – Navigation interprovincial construction work
- April 17 – UPDATE: COVID-19 and Manitoba’s construction industry
- April 15 – Driving to your jobsite amid the COVID-19 pandemic
- April 6 – CSAM cancels classroom training courses until May 4
- April 1 – CSAM’s resource for working in occupied spaces
- March 26 – COVID-19 resources for Manitoba’s construction industry
- March 23 – COVID-19 best practices for construction sites and supervisors
- March 20 – COVID-19 and Manitoba’s construction industry
- March 18 – CSAM’s full list of changes and cancellations amid COVID-19 concern
- March 16 – Message from the Executive Director regarding COVID-19
- March 12 – Preventative workplace measures among COVID-19 concern
CSAM BEST PRACTICES
With our clients top of mind, and based on advice from governments and their public health agencies, CSAM will be adhering to a list of best practices for training courses in our Construction Education Centre:
If you have any questions about these procedures or about accessing CSAM’s services at the present time, please call us at 204-775-3171 in Winnipeg or 204-728-3456 in Brandon.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
If you would like to order any of these items, please call us at 204-775-3171 in Winnipeg or 204-728-3456 in Brandon.
What is COVID-19? How does it affect work in construction? Here’s our document outlining what you need to know: COVID-19 and the Construction Industry.
Here is an additional resource document that outlines safe work practices for construction sites to help you better understand the changes you can make at your job site: COVID-19 Prevention Best Practices for Construction Sites.
It’s possible your work might take you into an occupied space or private residence. To help you conduct risk assessments for these scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic, take a look at our resource document, Guidance for Performing Work in Occupied Spaces Amid COVID-19.
What if an employee tests positive for COVID-19? Take a look at the employer best practice guide with step-by-step procedures we’ve developed to follow in the event that this happens at your workplace.
MORE RESOURCES
If you have questions or concerns about working during the pandemic, here is some further information to help you implement safe work practices for COVID-19:
- Government of Canada – About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Province of Manitoba – Updated COVID-19 Resources for Employers (May 2021)
- Province of Manitoba – Workplace FAQ
- Province of Manitoba – Physical Distancing
- Province of Manitoba – Guidance for Manitoba Businesses if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
- Province of Manitoba – Workplace Self-Assessment Checklist for COVID-19
- Manitoba Public Health – Priority Construction Workers Travelling from Other Provinces
- Manitoba Building Trades and Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba – COVID Safety and Prevention Measures
- BC Construction Safety Alliance – Managing a Pandemic On Site
- Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association – Enhanced Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
- Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association – Contact Surface Sanitization List
- MHCA WORKSAFELY™ – Procedures for Working When Physical Distancing is not Possible During COVID 19
- Province of Manitoba – The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
- Province of Manitoba – Managing Stress During COVID-19
- MHCA WORKSAFELY™ – Procedures for Use of Cloth Face Mask to Prevent Spread of COVID 19
It’s possible, however, that business operations could slow down in the midst of dealing with COVID-19. The Winnipeg Construction Association has updates here on what the provincial and federal governments are doing to help business and workers affected by COVID-19.
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba has compiled a list of frequently asked COVID-19 questions, in the event that a worker believes they contracted COVID-19 at work. You can view that information here.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety also has information on creating a business continuity plan to help prepare. You can find it here.
To stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 news in our province, visit the Province of Manitoba’s COVID-19 website. You can also visit the Government of Canada’s website for more national news on COVID-19.
To better understand the spread of viruses and infection, here are some free online informational videos on emerging viruses and universal precautions against infection.
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