The Workers
Compensation Board of Manitoba is inviting applications for the Research and
Workplace Innovation Program (RWIP) to promote and fund projects related to the
prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses and the treatment and safe
return to work (RTW) of injured and ill workers.
Funding Streams
The RWIP make two core
funding streams:
- Training
and Education funding for instructional programs or activities related to
workplace safety and health, injury prevention, safe RTW and occupational
illness; and
- Workplace
Innovation funding for projects that lead to improvements in health and
safety and foster successful rehabilitation, and safe return to productive
and meaningful work at a specific Manitoba workplace or workplaces.
Funding Information
- The
RWIP makes available $600,000.
- A
project should be time limited generally up to a maximum of two years in
duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility
for Funding under the Training and Education Stream: Applicants must be
engaged in occupational health and safety in Manitoba and demonstrate
knowledge, expertise and proficiency in the development and delivery of
Training and Education programs. Eligible applicants include qualified
educators, trainers, health and safety professionals, healthcare
professionals, labour organizations, unions, employers, employer
associations, safety groups, industry associations and research
organizations.
- Eligibility
for Funding under the Workplace Innovation Stream: Manitoba employers or
unions, labour organizations, industry associations, safety groups,
researchers or consultants working with employers or workers may apply for
funding under the Workplace Innovation stream. In addition, projects must
be conducted within a specific Manitoba workplace/s.
Post Date - 09-Sep-2020