Worker's Rights
Name one of the 4 basic worker's rights when it comes to workplace safety and health.
What is
- the Right to Know
- the Right to Participate
- the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
- the Right to Protection from Discriminatory Action
Give an example of a hazard in your workplace that you would report to your supervisor.
What is
- physical, chemical, biological, MSI, psychosocial (any related examples)
Aside from your supervisors, managers and OESH, these persons can also assist in resolving any safety and health concerns in the workplace.
Who are
The members of the Workplace Safety and Health Committee (WSHC).
This is an injury that can affect the muscle, tendons, ligaments, nerves, vasculature and joints.
What is
Musculoskeletal Injury
The person you report to if you are involved in an injury or near‑miss incident.
Who is
My Supervisor or Manager?
The RIGHT where workers have to be informed about the hazards in their workplace, the Safe Work Procedures, the required PPE and the health effects of hazardous substances (WHMIS)
What is the RIGHT TO KNOW?
What are
- following SWP
- Donning the appropriate PPE
- reporting hazards in the workplace
- attending trainings needed for the job
The WSH Committee members do this every quarter to ensure the the workplace is safe for all workers, clients and visitors and that it complies with applicable safety and health regulations
What is
WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS
The Power Zone where you are most strongest
What is
Between lower chest and mid-thigh
Give an example of an Emergency Response Code used at SOGH and what it is for.
What is
CODE BLUE- CARDIAC & RESPIRATORY ARREST
CODE 25- PATIENT EMERGENCY NON ARREST
CODE RED- FIRE PROCEDURES
CODE GREEN- EVACUATION
CODE ORANGE- EXTERNAL DISASTER
CODE ORANGE- ALERT POTENTIAL EXTERNAL
CODE YELLOW- MISSING PATIENT / PERSONS -
CODE PINK- MISSING INFANT OR CHILD
CODE WHITE- VIOLENT PERSON
CODE BLACK- BOMB THREAT
CODE BROWN- CHEMICAL SPILL
CODE SILVER ACTIVE SHOOTER - ARMED ASSAILANT
The RIGHT where workers can raise safety concerns, be members of the Workplace Safety and Health Committee and participate in safety and health discussions.
Responsible for safety in the workplace.
Who is
EVERYONE (Employer, Supervisors and Workers)?
Internal Responsibility System
How often the WSH Committee conducts workplace inspections
What is
Every QUARTER?
Important work practices to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries (1 example)
What is
Taking breaks/stretch break
Change body positions
Rotate/Change tasks
Proper body mechanics
Asking for help
Where you can find more information about the different CODES used in the hospital.
What is the
Disaster Manual binder or Intralinks
The RIGHT that protects worker from being demoted, fired, or any reprisals when they exercise any of their basic safety and health rights.
What is the
RIGHT TO PROTECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION
The audit that SOGH recently passed which exhibits SOGH's continuous commitment to improving and developing safety and health in the workplace.
What is
MASH Certification?
MASH - Manitoba Association for Safety in Healthcare
Name one of the things that the Workplace Safety and Helath Committee do.
What is
- Received staff safety concerns and issue recommendations.
- Conduct workplace safety and health inspections
- Conduct serious incident investigations
- Assist safety officers from the Safety Branch
- Review and promote safety and health related policies, programs and initiatives.
Keeping this body part neutral is important to maintain proper body mechanics while lifting, carrying, pushing/pull.
What is
the Spine
The process for reporting a workplace injury or near miss
What is
Calling the INM line or completing the INM online form?
The process to report unsafe work.
What is
Speak to your supervisor first and if it is unresolved, exercise the right to refuse by completing the RTR form and following the WRHA process.
This annual event is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community and is being celebrated this week, May 4-8, 2026 across North America.
What is
the Safety and Health Week?
Name one of the members of the SOGH Workplace Safety and Health Committee.
Who is
- Employer members: Shawn Loewen, Ivona Zaremba, Kristy Jamieson, Graciana Medeiros, Harjinder Brar
- Employee members: Chris Sulkers, Eva Semkiw, Tracy Barraza, Mike Hlady, Sherri Bobrowich, Denis Fontaine, Tara Hemmerling
Forceful exertions, awkward postures and repetition are examples of what
What is
MSI risk factors
Give an example of a serious incident in the workplace.
What is an incident that involves any of the following: