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NAOSH Week
April 17, 2012This year’s North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week runs May 6-12!
WORKSAFELYMHCA™ opens new office in Brandon – February 2012.
February 22, 2012MHCA is pleased to announce WORKSAFELY will open a new office in Brandon, Manitoba in February 2012. The office will be located in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre, Unit 204, 1570 – 18th Street, on the 2nd floor.
WORKSAFELY Director, Glen Black is pleased to welcome Mr. Jack Kauenhofen to the WORKSAFELY safety team as Safety Advisor – West Region.
Keystone Agriculture offers chance to win a Jets jersey
February 22, 2012The first 10 farmers who have employees and pay into WCB to schedule a Free Farm Safety Assessment with KAP’s Farm Safety Specialist will be entered to win a Winnipeg Jets jersey once the assessment is completed.
Participants will get a one-on-one session with the Farm Safety Specialist to undertake a risk assessment and to identify risk management strategies.
Get more information on the overview of the program and what a typical Farm Safety Visit includes.
Winter Driving Tips
January 17, 2012Winter weather has unleashed treacherous conditions on urban streets and rural highways in Manitoba.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while on the road this winter (courtesy of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety):
New Year, New President and CEO
January 17, 2012Winston Maharaj Assumes Leadership Role
It's been a whirlwind of activity since Winston Maharaj joined the Workers Compensation Board as the new President and CEO. Meeting new people and learning the complexities of a new business is something Maharaj is relishing.
"I'm excited to be joining an organization that plays such a vital role in helping injured workers and preventing workplace injuries, while at the same time, placing a high value on good management and service excellence," says Maharaj.
Maintaining Personal Coverage Now Easier
December 21, 2011Based on our ongoing evaluation of service and feedback received from employers, the WCB recently made improvements to the Personal (Special) Coverage insurance package available to business owners operating in Manitoba.
In July, in addition to introducing a guaranteed minimum benefit level for holders of Personal Coverage, the WCB significantly streamlined the Personal Coverage annual renewal process.
Personal Care Home Partners with WCB to Prevent Workplace Injuries
December 21, 2011It was 2008 when David Driedger became Chief Executive Officer of the Steinbach-based HavenGroup and he quickly turned his attention to the Rest Haven Personal Care Home’s poor workplace injury performance.
“David asked me to contact the WCB to see what we could do in our organization to better understand our injury performance and ultimately lower our WCB rate,” explains HavenGroup’s Director of Finance, Emily Lessard.
Ten Years in the Making
December 21, 2011WCB Prepares to Bid Fond Farewell to President and CEO
After 10 years as President and CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba, Doug Sexsmith will retire from the role on January 6, 2012.
The WCB has undergone many changes and improvements during Sexsmith’s long and successful tenure and we caught up with the outgoing President to gain his perspective on what he remembers most from the last 10 years.
Assessable Earning Levels
November 15, 2011In late November, WCB-registered businesses in Manitoba will receive notification of their assessment rate for 2012. To assist employers in their budgeting process, there are additional factors to consider when estimating WCB costs for the coming year.
Maximum Level of Assessable Earnings for Workers
Brandon Office Opening Soon
November 15, 2011Brandon Regional Office Opening Soon
In early 2012, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba will be opening a Regional Office in Brandon to better serve the Westman region.
We’ll be there for injured workers and employers, helping people return to work quickly and safely. The WCB currently has two offices, a head office in Winnipeg and a small satellite office in Thompson that provides initial adjudication of claims and case management services.
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