Safety and Health Week is an annual occupational health and safety celebration and, in Manitoba, is led by the Manitoba Safety and Health (previously NAOSH) Week Planning Committee. Safety and Health Week focuses on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace and raises understanding and awareness of safety and health issues.
In Winnipeg:
As part of Safety and Health Week, many Manitoba employers develop safety activities in their workplace as a way to build prevention awareness with their employees and the general public. Showing your commitment to safety and health during Safety and Health Week, does not need to complicated or expensive. The events are meant as a way to revitalize workplace commitment to safety in a fun way. Event ideas have included:
Visit our SAFE Store to order SAFE Work swag — a great way to reward employees during Safety and Health Week. We carry apparel, bags, water bottles, safety glasses and more!
This 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 6-11, 2024.
Safety and Health Week Engagement Award applicants are required to complete an online nomination form that outlines how the nominee has fulfilled the requirements of the nomination category.
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. Funded collectively by employers, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, delivers compassionate and supportive compensation services to workers and employers, and ensures responsible stewardship of Manitoba's workers' compensation system.
