According to MPI stats, an average of 190 pedestrian accidents occurs each year in Winnipeg. Both motorists and pedestrians are responsible for taking the proper steps to ensure their safety on the road, but drivers have the additional responsibility to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. If You’re a Driver… Unless someone is on the opposite side …
SAFE Work Manitoba stats show that nearly 5,000 young workers are injured every year in Manitoba. The summer months are key for young workers looking to enter the workforce or trying to save up some money during the school year – and this influx of young workers can be a safety concern for some workplaces. …
Fines are often double when driving in a designated construction zone Manitoba has some of the highest speeding fines in North America, and just because workers aren’t present doesn’t mean you won’t get fined for speeding in construction zones. Reduced speed limits in construction zones are designed to keep workers on-site safe. However, construction zones can …
Falls can happen quickly and may take you by surprise Falls account for about 15% of all injuries and fatalities in Manitoba (SAFE Work Manitoba stats) – which is why fall protection equipment is so important. Workers who will work at heights need to be properly trained to do so. If you haven’t received the …
Safety tips for riding your bike this summer Warmer weather means more people will be enjoying outdoor activities like biking – even using them as a form of transportation to commute to and from work, home and school. With an increase in cyclists on the road, it’s a good time of year to review bike safety …
Honouring those who have suffered a workplace tragedy Each year on April 28, the Canadian flag flies half-mast across the country for the National Day of Mourning. The day not only remembers those who have suffered from work-related tragedy, but it is also a time to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and eliminate …
“At some point in life — whether years from now or much sooner — you might look in the mirror and honestly ask yourself, ‘Is it still safe for me to be operating a vehicle?’” Mature drivers were recently at the forefront of a CBC article about the challenges they face on the road. The article cites MPI’s Traffic Collision Statistic …
On Friday, April 5, our offices will be closed as we move to the newly expanded area of our facility! During this time, our offices, phone lines, email and course registration services (both online and in-person) will be unavailable. If you have any questions about registration, please feel free to send us an email at …
Tel: 204.949.1085
Toll-free: 1.800.661.3321
Fax: 204.956.2897
3-1680 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3H 1H6
registrar@safetyservicesmanitoba.ca
