Training

WorkSafely offers a variety of safety training that supports the COR^® program. Training can be tailored to individual company needs and delivered in-class or at the company’s site.

Please note that prepayment is required for all training. Please complete a Training Prepayment Form.

Upcoming training Courses

June 22, 2024

Excavating & Trenching

8:30 am – 12:00 pm
February 1, 2024

Cost: $84.00 – WCB Rate Code 407/408 or MHCA Members
Non-members $183.75

This half-day course is designed for those individuals who are planning, supervising or doing the work. Safety of the workforce is the primary goal.

After completing the course, you should be able to:

Recognize the hazards associated with trenching and excavating and how to control them by administrative, engineering or personal protective measures.
Know how to contact MB Hydro and other utility line owners for locates.
Be able to refer to the applicable legislation regarding trenching and excavating.
Know what type of protective structure (shoring) will work to protect your workers.
Know how to determine if the excavation/trench is a confined space and what precautions to take.
Be able to recognize soil changes in trenches/excavation.

*Please note that prepayment is required for all training. To register please complete a Training Prepayment Form.

If you have any questions please contact Kristen Ranson at kristen@mhca.mb.ca or 204-594-9056

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association

1680 Ellice Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Z2

2049471379

Supervisor Safety and Health Responsibilities

8:30 am – 12:00 pm
February 1, 2024

Cost: $84.00 – WCB Rate Code 407/408 or MHCA Members
Non-members $183.75

Participants will be able to describe the supervisor’s role as a leader managing people, documents, as planners and disciplinarians. They will set SMART goals to address their skills gaps as a new supervisor. Participants will assess their personal learning style and the influence their style may have on those they lead.

Participants will describe the key characteristics, roles and advantages of working on an effective team and explain some ways the supervisor needs to make ethical decisions. They will assess team player styles to increase the effectiveness of its members and will recognize and leverage differences of members on their working team.

Participants will influence a positive and safe work environment when facing resistance and identify ways in which the supervisor represents the interests of the owner.