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January 11 - 12, 2018

Registration is FREE for this workshop

English

CUPE/SCFP

Women and Work Hazards, , This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice, to reduce the health disparities related to gender., , , , Preventing Mental Injury at Work, , New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence, and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces.  This module focuses on the workplace as the cause of mental health issues, and not the individual.  Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer., , , , PREREQUISITE:  Completion of the 9-hour Introduction to Health and Safety Workshop is a prerequisite for the Health and Safety Learning Series.  Please bring your Health and Safety Learning Series Passport.

H&S: Women and Work Hazard
Jan 11, 2018 (9:00am-4:30pm)

This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.

H&S: Preventing Mental Injuries
Jan 12, 2018 (9:00am-1:00pm)

New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause of mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

CUPE Brandon Area Office
1911 Park Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba
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Should you need to cancel your registration, please advise the registrar (see attached brochure), in advance of the workshop start date.

In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings. Thank you for your cooperation.

Annalyn Jimeno
ajimeno@cupe.ca
(204) 942-0343

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