Legislation

Health and Safety legislation exists at both the federal and provincial levels. Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Act provides legal authority of the provincial government over provincially regulated workplaces and sets out duties, responsibilities and rights of employers, employees, supervisors, committees, suppliers, building owners, prime contractors etc,

The Workplace Safety and Health Act ensures the rights of Manitoba employees to a safe and healthy workplace. The General purpose provisions include the protection of workers and self-employed persons from risks of injury or illness’s while at work, as well as the protection of other persons while visiting or in a workplace. An important part of your safety program is understanding the Regulation Information that you must be in compliance with.

Please visit the links below to obtain further information on specific topics dealing with regulations, industry standards or codes of practice.

• Legislation Summary Sheets
• Safety and Health Act
• Safety and Health Regulations
• CSA Standards
• Code of Practice
  Manitoba has four major codes in place to govern workplace practices. These help keep workers safe and on an even playing field when it comes to completing their tasks. Topics include confined space, working alone, explosives, and safe operation of power lfit trucks.
• Canada Food and Drug Act
• Canada Labour Code
• Manitoba Fire Code
• Employment Standards
• The Liquor Control Act

For more information or to receive a copy of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act, contact:

• SAFE Work
• WCB - Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
• MTEC - Manitoba Tourism Education Council
• Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association
• It's Good Business