Occupational Health and safety Resources
This new section of the site provides quick access to case studies and helpful on-line social marketing resources for fostering occupational health and safety. We welcome suggestions for additional case studies and resources
Manitoba heavy construction companies are more eager than ever to learn safety, health and environment skills since the industry's trade association launched a revamped, user-friendly new support program. Organizers of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Associations Safety, Health Environment Program (SHEP) hope this interest will lead to fewer worker injuries and environmental accidents. Write-up funding provided by Environment Canada's National Office of Pollution Prevention.
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Provides resources on home and recreational safety, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, traumatic brain injury and injury response
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A free, searchable online registry of systematic reviews on the effectiveness of public health and health promotion interventions. The content has been quality rated. Bilingual (English and French).
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Reviews young worker focused occupational health and safety (OH&S) communications materials and determining how young workers respond to a sample of these materials. Published August 2008.
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Reviews published evaluation and research studies on occupational health and safety social marketing campaigns.Published February 2007. One key finding is that "paigns based exclusively on mass media communications do not appear to be as effective in reducing the incidence of work-related injury, disease or disability as campaigns that integrate public communications strategies with companion programs involving consultation services, inspection and enforcement, or education and training."
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Includes sections on: introduction to social marketing, research, case studies, and professional development. Covers a range of topics including: physical activity, alcohol, domestic violence, tobacco, and workplace health and safety.
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