Industry Corner
Here you will find a list of upcoming events, tradeshows, press releases and other industry related information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAFE Hospitality is coming to Brandon, May 29-30, 2012. Click here for more details.
April 28, 2012 - Day of Mourning
May 6, 2012 - NAOSH Steps for Life
NEWS:
Recycling Collection Service for Small Businesses
Who is eligible for this service?
Small businesses that produce between 0.5 and 3.0 cubic metres (1.0 - 4.0 cubic yards) of garbage per week and use the city of Winnipegs garbage collection service are eligible.
Who provides the recycling containers?
The City of Winnipeg provides the recycling containers at no charge. You can choose from two types of containers:
- plastic carts – 2 wheeled containers, with a 360-litre capacity
- metal bins – 2.25 cubic metre capacity (2250 litres). These are as large or larger than your garbage bin, and available with wheels and lockable metal lids if requested.
For more information on recycling collenction service for small businesses please click here.
Regulation Amendments
Earlier changes to the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (February 1, 2011) included new requirements to protect workers from psychological harassment in the workplace, such as intimidation, bullying and humiliation. It is important to note that normal and reasonable management actions, including discipline, are not defined as psychological harassment.
Bulletin 275 English
Bulletin 275 French
Bulletin 279 English
Bulletin 279 French
Sample Harassment Prevention Policy - English
Sample Harassment Prevention Policy - French
PRESS RELEASES
October 21 2010 - PROVINCE ANNOUNCES NEW REGULATIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST PSYCHOLOGICAL HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE
July 6 2011 - The Workplace Safety and Health Regulation has changed to include new requirements to protect workers from workplace violence. These changes will take effect on August 31, 2011.