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Safety & Health Week

Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.

Safety and Health Week Launch Event

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Safety and Health Week launch! The event takes place at Buffalo Crossing at Fort Whyte Alive on Monday, May 4, 2026. Revitalize your workplace’s commitment to safety and health.

Network and learn about the importance of health and safety in the workplace, at home and in the community. The Safety and Health Week Kick Off was created to start the week-long celebration about safety and health in the workplace, at home, and in your community.

Click HERE to learn more and REGISTER!!

2026 Safety & Health Week Engagement Award

The Safety and Health Week Engagement Award recognizes an organization that engages their employees and the public through safety and health initiatives, aimed at increasing awareness and preventing injury and illness in their workplace during Safety and Health Week, which runs May 4-9, 2026.

Submit your application by June 12, 2026

Submit your application HERE!!

2026 CSAM Events

As part of Manitoba Safety and Health Week 2026, CSAM will host a series of free Lunch & Learn webinars featuring expert-led sessions on key workplace safety and health topics.

• MSI Prevention Strategies – May 5
• The Value of the NCSO® – May 6
• Understanding Asbestos Management – May 7

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your safety culture, understand compliance processes, or gain insight into psychological injury claims, these sessions are packed with valuable information. Don’t miss out – these webinars are delivered live and will not be available for replay.

REGISTER for the 2026 Safety and Health Week webinars!!

Safety and Health Week Gallery

Relive the Moments: Safety and Health Week in Pictures (Click to Enlarge)

Safety and Health Week Event Ideas

Safety and Health Week activities do not need to be complicated or expensive. The Safety and Health Week events are meant to engage staff and revitalize your organization’s commitment to safety in a fun way. Event ideas could include:

  • Recognition program – Create a program to reward health and safety suggestions
  • Company safety calendar – Create a calendar with reminders and tips
  • Workplace safety games – Conducted throughout the week
  • Announcements – Develop emails, posters, and messages about the activities
  • Toolbox Talk – Make your daily toolbox talks coincide with the focus of your safety awareness week.
  • Demonstrations – Engage your colleagues in safety demonstrations like ergonomic principles, safe lifting, PPE inspections, workplace inspection principles, etc.
  • Promotional Items – People love free swag!
  • Incentives and Prizes – Who doesn’t like to win a prize?
  • Food – Have a potluck or BBQ with a safety theme
  • Inspire – Have a company executive, business owner, or someone from the leadership team give a speech about their commitment to safety in the workplace.

During Safety and Health Week, share your activities on social media using the hashtag #SafetyAndHealthWeek.

Click HERE for more information and resources.

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