Workplace Safety and Health Regulations (Musculoskeletal Injuries Regulation)
These new regulations spell out the employer's duty to conduct a risk assessment, in consultation with the Workplace Safety and Health Committee or representative, where a risk of musculoskeletal (ergonomic) injury is known to be present, is reasonably obvious, or has been identified.
If the assessment identifies a risk to the workers, the regulations indicate that control measures must be implemented by the employer. For more details on the new Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulations visit the division website at http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/w210-217.06.pdf
Worker’s Compensation Act (Obligation to Re-employ)
The Act was amended such that effective January 1, 2007, employers who have 25 or more full-time or regular part-time workers are required to re-employ an injured worker who has been in their employ for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the injury. See the Worker’s Compensation Act info to learn about the employer’s responsibilities at :
