Autumn is fast approaching and that means heavy construction crews are working hard to finish their projects. Longer hours and looming deadlines can lead to…
Workplace injuries do not happen at a consistent rate all year long. Studies done in the heavy construction industry show injuries rise during the late…
Our worksites are noisy, and noise is one of the most common safety hazards for industry workers. Failing to protect your hearing can lead to…
With the construction season in full swing there are numerous projects around the city and throughout the province that have silica as a hazard to…
At WORKSAFELY™ we continue to promote awareness about mental health. Friday, July 24, is Self-Care Day. The World Health Organization says self-care is “what people…
The focus on preventing COVID-19 outbreaks may have diverted attention from the more common hazards at our industry’s workplaces. It’s a good time, now, to…
Last week there was a serious incident where a commercial driver struck a line of vehicles causing the death of 2 passengers and injuring a…
The 350 companies that are COR™ certified through MHCA WORKSAFELY™ employ approximately 75% of the workforce in Manitoba’s heavy construction industry. COR™ is our industry’s…
All too often, safety managers and leaders go unrecognized. A safety leader’s work is vast, with responsibility for an ever-growing list of safety and health…
While Manitoba continues to ease restrictions, we at MHCA™ WORKSAFELY™ continue to stress the importance of maintaining safety protocols put in place to protect workers…