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24 SUMMER 2024 SAFETY SERVICES MANITOBA W hen it comes to safety on the road or in the workplace, a quick response counts — and for 60 years, Safety Services Manitoba has committed to providing a prompt, professional response to businesses and those in need of safety training and consulting. "As Manitoba's premier safety partner, Safety Services Manitoba offers quality occupational and road safety training and consulting solutions for in- dividuals and businesses," says Ron Janzen, president and CEO of Safety Services Manitoba (SSM). "When you call our office, you will immediately speak to one of our customer service team members who will help you determine your needs." SSM's reach is provincewide across all economic sectors including profit, non-profit, organizational and institutional. "Many businesses are seeking safety service certifi- cation for their employees," Janzen says. "We work with SAFE Work Manitoba to provide SAFE Work-endorsed programming, which is standardized for the province." SSM also provides onsite consultancy for companies. "Some businesses use a Total Training Management program, which annually provides unlimited training as a preventative safety program that builds their safety culture year to year," he says. Occupational health and safety legislation chang- es as technology and business processes evolve in the workplace. "A large component for us is occupational safety training. We provide all the basics for regulatory compliance with upgrading and refresher training," Janzen says. "That can include the basics of working at heights, operating mobile equipment, safe manufacturing pro- cesses, establishing safety committees in the work- place, developing safety policies and more." SSM offers a classroom setting, live remote sessions or will send trainers into the workplace. Regularly scheduled and standardized programs are available. SSM is also highly flexible to customize programming. In addition, SSM's instructors are Safe Work Endorsed and several consultants hold the Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Certification (CRSP). "Our trainers receive ongoing professional develop- ment, and an internal quality assurance program en- sures compliance with safety regulation for all classes and trainers," Janzen says. As a contractor for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), SSM provides road safety training services including the Responsible Driver Workshop for drivers mandat- ed to receive Driver Improvement and Control training as a result of driving infraction or collision. "We also provide motorcycle licence training for MPI," he says. "With a fleet of over 50 motorcycles, we offer eight-hour and 20-hour programs in class- room and practical motorcycle operator training every season." SSM demonstrates its ongoing commitment to the community with free workshops on responsible/ refresher driving for mature drivers and ATV and snowmobile use. They also co-ordinate the Operation Red Nose holiday safe ride service with sponsorship from Manitoba Public Insurance. In addition, SSM co- ordinates the annual Steps for Life fundraiser in aid of families of individuals who have suffered severe work- place injuries. SSM also has a $100,000 investment in the Jubilee Fund in support of their community-based low-interest loans for poverty reduction programs. "Safety Services Manitoba is on a mission of mak- ing Manitobans safer with innovative and responsive safety consulting and training services," Janzen says. "Our commitment to reducing risks and injuries in workplaces and on the road drives us. We envision that every Manitoban returns home safely every night." ■ For more information, visit safetyservicesmanitoba. ca or reach out to Safety Services Manitoba at 204-949-1085. SAFETY SERVICES MANITOBA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS RON JANZEN, SAFETY SERVICES MANITOBA PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY BY WENDY KING

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