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Each member of a joint health and safety committee is entitled to two days of leave per year to attend occupational health and safety training seminars, programs or courses offered by Safe Work Manitoba or approved by the safety and health committee or provided in the current collective bargaining agreement.  


MANITOBA TEACHERS SOCIETY TRAINING (MTS):

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the Manitoba School Boards Association have developed a one-day workshop for training of education employees who are workplace safety and health representatives, e.g. WSH Chairs, WSH Committee Members, Custodians, CUPE, MANTE, etc. The one-day workshop will provide information on committee basics and investigation, hazard assessment, incident investigations, and reporting.

Registration:

Registration is required in order to provide the appropriate number of information kits and meals. Members must register online. Non-members (caretakers, EA’s, etc.) can either fill out a Registration Form, email Nicole Bernard at nbernard@mbteach.org or register on-line at http://www.mbteach.org/mtscms/.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Nicole Bernard by email nbernard@mbteach.org, or Leonard Zdrill at MSBA 204-594-5164 / 1-800-262-8836.

Workshops include the following:

  1. “Workplace Safety and Health – A School Perspective” (Tammy Hodgins-Rector, MTS) – This session will review the legislation and responsibilities of staff, principals/supervisors, and the employer related to workplace safety and health. It also includes new information on recent statistics collected by MTS, recent trends, legislation updates and scenarios.  
  2. “Back to Basics: A refresher course in Managing Safety Incidents” (Leonard Zdrill, MSBA) – Leonard will provide a stripped down review of the fundamental process for reporting, investigation, correcting and dispensing of safety concerns, injuries, and incidents. A facilitated discussion around what the process is in different school divisions and an opportunity to share ideas and best practices on how this essential safety and health function is developed, communicated and executed in your division.
  3. “Lessons in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace” (Care for All in Education Team) – In a follow-up to last year’s introductory session to Psychological Health and Safety, the team from CFAE will be presenting a number of practical mini-lessons they have developed to help school staff work on various aspects of their psychological well-being in their workplaces. The mini-lessons are designed to be presented as part of staff meetings, wellness events, or other staff gatherings.

Dates for Winnipeg:

  • December 9th, 2025 - Metro – The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, Auditorium, 191 Harcourt St., Winnipeg, MB
  • January 14th, 2026 - Metro – The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, Auditorium, 191 Harcourt St., Winnipeg, MB


PEMBINA TRAILS SD - COMMITTEE TRAINING:

The school division will be hosting a one-day training session for employees who are new workplace safety and health representatives or have not yet attended the committee basics and accident investigation courses.  These two courses are mandator for all committee members.  This training session will be held on:

  • Date:  November 7th, 2025
  • Location: Soul Sanctuary, 2050 Chevrier Blvd, Winnipeg, MB
  • Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm.  
  • Topics: S&H Committee Basics (1/2 day), Workplace Investigations (1/2 day) - both classes are mandatory for all committee co-chairs.  S&H Committee basics is mandatory for all new committee members.
  • Class size is capped at 50 participants.  Registration is on a first come first served basis.

Please see the divisional PD calendar to register.

Please note an additional training session will be held in February (date is TBD) offering different topics for all committee members.  


SAFE WORK MANITOBA TRAINING 2024-2025 DATES:   

For information on safety and health committee training, please visit the Safe Manitoba website.  Check the sites often as information will change with changing public health requirements.


BOOKING SUBSTITUTES:

The school division will cover the cost of subs for all safety & health committee representatives that will be attending.  Please record the WSH release on time sheets as “SAT PD–Workplace Safety & Health.”  Please book a sub for those needing one in SmartFind. Please choose - Safety & Health Committee (code 051) as the reason for your request.

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