Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs
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Manitoba Family Services and Housing Committed to Workplace Safety and Health
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There is a strong connection between work environments and the health and well being of the people working within them. Family Services and Housing (FSH) is committed to supporting the highest possible safety and health standards for all FSH staff.
Know Your Rights
Every worker in Manitoba has basic rights related to workplace safety and health. These rights are protected by law.
- The right to Know
- The right to participate
- The right to refuse
Read more about workers rights
Shared Responsibilities
Everyone is the workplace shares the responsibility for safety and health. This includes workers, supervisors, employers and contracted or self-employed persons.
Read more about Workplace Safety and Health Responsibilities (PDF 58 KB)
Workplace Safety and Health Committees
Workplace safety and health committees are the primary mechanism for employers and workers to work together to identify and resolve safety and health concerns. Every workplace with more than 20 employees must have a committee of managers and staff.
Click here for the Safety Committee Toolkit or for the Committee Checklist (PDF 167 KB) from the Department of Labour.
