Safety Services Manitoba
3 - 1680 Notre Dame Avenue R3H 1H6 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Prime tick season is officially underway and outdoor workers need to be aware of these parasites and their ability to transmit Lyme disease.

If, at any time your employees are directing traffic on roadways, they must have received flag person training from an approved training organization such as Safety Services Manitoba. They must also demonstrate competency in applying this training at the workplace. https://bit.ly/3Lsx6Do

May 17 May 23, 2022, marks Canada Road Safety Week, a 7- day national campaign aimed at making our roadways safe for all. This year’s campaign offers as a strong reminder that the decisions drivers make not only affect them, but their passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians with whom they share the road. It is up to all of us to keep our roadways safe. #RoadSafetyWeek

If you or a loved one are affected by a work-related tragedy, FamiliesConnect Online Workshops offer a chance to learn healthy coping skills, alongside others who’ve been through a similar experience. Workshops are offered at no charge, thanks to the support of Threads of Life’s partners and funders. https://threadsoflife.ca/progra/families-connect-workshops/ Threads of Life - Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support

Let's share the roads safely and watch for motorcycles because motorcycle safety is everyone’s responsibility. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2442417 #MotorcycleSafetyAwarenessMonth

The month of May is typically the start of the peak riding season for motorcycles. At SSM, our motorcycle training instructors teach that all road users have a shared responsibility to look out for each other and keep each other safe on our roads. Our President and CEO Ron Janzen will be bringing this message tomorrow at the Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Groups (CMMG) Motorcycle Safety Awareness Rally. Let’s remember to keep each other safe because motorcycle safety is everyone’s responsibility. CMMG (Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Groups)

Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. https://www.cdc.gov//daily-li/managing-stress-anxiety.html

SPECIAL OFFER BOGO: Buy one & get the second person for half price from the same company. Contact us directly to book at 204-949-1085. Or click the link for more info. https://bit.ly/2Mjoweh

Live Remote Training will provide a similar experience as our regular in-person courses just delivered virtually. All participants enrolled in the course will be in the same online classroom, on the same date and time. SSM facilitators will be verifying attendance through roll call, mini-quizzes, and tests. https://bit.ly/2YMQDIv

At SSM, we will work with you to understand your challenges and opportunities and provide the services that will make a difference to you, your employees, your workplace culture, and your bottom line. We have a broad pool of trainers and consultants to respond to your needs quickly and provide comprehensive, targeted, and flexible solutions for your workplace. Let us develop customized training unique to your workplace. https://bit.ly/374YKUo

Do you wish you had more energy at the end of your day? Would you like better sleep, improved focus, and situational awareness? Are you looking for ways to feel more balanced, make choices with ease, and feel good about your decisions? In this workshop, you will learn to strengthen resilience through research-based tools. https://bit.ly/2Mjoweh

Please join us for keynotes, workshops & a virtual exhibit hall. Watch for further details or sign up for updates at http://bit.ly/2kQYHYI

Complimented with written and practical skill assessments throughout the course to ensure a thorough understanding of principles and practices, the 16 hr Confined Space Train the Trainer course will allow the entrant, attendant, or supervisor to safely and confidently understand and evaluate the hazards and procedures associated with confined spaces. https://bit.ly/3kDBX7u

This course will go into great depth in regard to training skid steer trainers to become competent instructors. This course will teach participants the skills required to train adult learners. https://bit.ly/3pDghMw

This course will go into great depth in regards to training SKID STEER trainers to become competent instructors. This course will teach participants the skills required to train adult learners. https://bit.ly/3pDghMw

Meet the Team Monday We invite you to get to know our team a little better! Here are some things you may not have known about SSM Customer Service Representative, Laura Fabro.

This presentation highlights case studies and novel doctoral scientific research from heavy industry. Dr. Wahl will illustrate the role of lifestyle intervention, injury prevention education, and worker physical capacity assessments as an effective means of reducing the risk of illness and injury and their associated costs to organizations both financially and operationally. https://bit.ly/2Mjoweh

The SSM office is closed today in honour of Remembrance Day. #LestWeForget

Dr. Mike Wahl studied kinesiology science at the University of New Brunswick, then completed a Masters in Applied Exercise Physiology at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). He holds a PhD from MUN’s Faculty of Medicine where he studied obesity in high risk demographics and is the chair of the Human Performance in Extreme Environments program for the faculty of Medicine.

The Government of Manitoba has announced additional restrictions for Manitoba that take effect Thursday, November 12, 2020. SSM is not required to close under these new restrictions, but the safety of our staff and students remains a top priority, so we invite you to visit the link below to learn about what SSM is doing to keep you safe! https://safetyservicesmanitoba.ca/covid-19/

Manitoba is known for our winter months, which often can include poor driving conditions. Here are 3 tips to keep in mind before you set out. Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead Keep an emergency kit in your car which also includes a phone charger Give yourself extra time to get to your destination