You Know Workplace Injuries Are Preventable
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Workplace Safety Officers are called on to investigate approximately 80 amputations per year at Manitoba workplaces. That works out to nearly two incidents every week. Investigations reveal there is always more to any injury than meets the eye. Workplace Safety Officers look at all the factors involved, including: |
We can all reduce workplace injuries by remembering to:
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Learn More about SAFE Work
Watch "Injuries Are Preventable"
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Every workplace injury is investigated; these investigations show how workplace injuries are preventable.
- Listen to the Radio Commercial (1MB MP3)
A surprising statistic and some sound advice on how to reduce workplace injuries. - Watch the Testimonials
Three Workplace Safety and Health Officers talk about the things they've seen when investigating workplace injuries:
Randy's testimonial | Giselle's testimonial | Ryan's testimonial - Learn more about Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
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SAFE Manitoba Resource Directory
The SAFE Manitoba Resource Directory is an extensive collection of online occupational health and safety information.
- Common Health Issues
Health Care Summit; Health Promotion; Indoor Air Quality; Psycho-Social Issues; Work Schedules - Industry Issues
Agriculture; Construction; Forestry; Funeral; Garages; Health Care; Mining; Others Sectors - Safety
Electrical; General Safety; Lift Trucks and Driving Safety; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Slips, Trips and Fall Prevention; Vehicles & Equipment; Welding - Specific Hazards
Biological Hazards / Diseases; Chemical Hazards; Ergonomic Hazards; Physical Health: Heat, Cold, Noise, Vibration & Radiation; WHMIS - Workplace Education & Information Resources
Contacts; Courses / Conferences; CSE - Canadian Standards Association; Radio / TV Ads - Workplace Essentials
Programs - Basics for Workplace Safety; Rights and Responsibilities; Safety & Health Committees; Workplace Injury Statistics - Workplace Safety and Health Legislation
Sector Specific Regulations / Codes of Practice; Workplace Health and Safety Act / Regulations / Codes of Practice - Young or New Workers
Employer Guides; Parent Guides; Teacher and Student Guides
Injury Statistics
SAFE Work Injury Statistics bring together the workplace injury data from most major industries that conduct business in Manitoba. These statistics are broken down into the five categories below. From these pages you can also download a PDF of these reports.
View Injury Statistics
- Manitoba Workplace Injury and Illness Statistics Report for 2000-2005 (PDF)
- Manitoba Workplace Injury & Illness Statistics Report for 2000 - 2004 (PDF)
- Manitoba Workplace Injury & Illness Statistics Report for 2000 - 2003 (386 KB PDF)
- Manitoba Workplace Injury and Illness Statistics Report for 2000 - 2004: Young Workers (2.3 MB PDF)
- Claims Statistics (General) (17 KB PDF)
- Region of the Body Injured (13 KB PDF)
- Nature of Injuries (16 KB PDF)
- Time Loss Injuries by Occupational Grouping (24 KB PDF)
Customized Injury Reports
Immediate insight on industry injuries. Customized reports based on reliable research.
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Public Awareness Campaigns
A cornerstone of the SAFE Work initiative is a public awareness campaign using television, radio, outdoor, print media, and the internet. Here you can enjoy our multimedia campaigns and download our print material.
"Hazards"
The spot that launched the simple four-step SAFE model.
Watch Video (2.4 MB WMV)
"Work Shouldn't Hurt"
Some things in life hurt. But work should never be one of those things.
Watch Video (4.2 MB WMV)
"The Day After - Part One"
Young man's first day at work following a workplace death.
Watch Video (4.9 MB WMV)
"Everyone's Responsibility"
Most workplace injuries involve new and younger workers.
Listen (320 KB MP3)
"Print Campaign"
Selection of print materials produced to promote the SAFE Work message
View Print Ads (2.9 MB PDF)