Workplace Safety and Health Training for Principals

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the Manitoba School Boards Association, in conjunction with guest speaker Jack Slessor (Certified Safety and Health Consultant), have developed a one-day workshop for training Principals, Vice-Principals, and other school or divisional supervisors in their Workplace Safety and Health responsibilities. The one-day workshop will cover the following two topics:

1. Introduction to Supervisors in Schools

“Introduction to Supervisors in Schools”will be a short overview of the requirements for supervisors, including the training they must be provided, as outlined by the Manitoba WSH legislation. The presentation has been customized to reflect the unique workplace safety and health challenges experienced by supervisors in schools and the role that they play in ensuring safe and healthy schools.

Objective: Participants will leave with an understanding of who is recognized as a supervisor under the Manitoba WSH legislation, the role and obligations of supervisors when it comes to safety and health, and how they can influence safety culture in the workplace.

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2. Introduction to Investigating Workplace Incidents in Schools

“Introduction to Investigating Workplace Incidents in Schools” will be an overview of the requirements of incident investigations and near misses outlined by the Manitoba WSH legislation. The presentation will include a review of the 7 steps in a workplace incident investigation and be customized to reflect the unique workplace safety and health challenges found when investigation workplace incidents in schools.

Objective: Participants will learn the seven steps of conducting a workplace safety and health investigation and how to avoid common mistakes.

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