March 7 - 8, 2019
Please ensure to bring your Health and Safety Learning Series Passport.
English
CUPE/SCFP
Workshops offered in this Health and Safety Learning Series are:
- Ergonomics
- Law and Orders
- Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
HS - Ergonomics
March 7 (9:00am) - 8, 2019 (4:00pm) (16 spaces available)
This module looks at the musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, such as strains or carpal tunnel syndrome, the risk factors, and the employers’ obligations to prevent these types of injuries.
HS - Law and Orders
March 7 (9:00am) - 8, 2019 (4:00pm) (16 spaces available)
This module covers the basic origins of health and safety law, how to find, read and interpret relevant section of law and highlights some of the more important aspects of the specific health and safety law that applies to you.
HS - Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
March 7 (9:00am) - 8, 2019 (4:00pm) (16 spaces available)
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.
Mar 4, 2019
CUPE Brandon Area Office
1911 Park Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba
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Please note that this workshop may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.
Send your cancellation request in writing with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to: Annalyn (Annalyn) Jimeno, ajimeno@cupe.ca, 703 - 275 BROADWAY,, WINNIPEG, Manitoba R3C 4M6
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 (Annalyn) Jimeno
ajimeno@cupe.ca