b'CSAM NEWSTHE SAFETY CONFERENCE 2026LEADING THE WAY IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTHCanadas Premier Construction Safety Event Returns to Winnipeg, February 10 & 11, 2026Get ready to experience Canadas largest and most respectedPSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION:construction safety event as the Construction Safety AssociationBUILDING SUPPORT NETWORKSof Manitoba (CSAM) proudly presents CSAM: THE SafetyMental health challenges and suicide remain pressing issues in Conference 2026. Returning to the RBC Convention Centreconstruction, an industry with one of the highest suicide rates in Winnipeg on February 10 and 11, 2026, this annual eventworldwide. This session highlights the Got Your Back initiative, brings together industry leaders, innovators and professionalsdeveloped by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety committed to advancing safety standards across Manitoba Associations (CFCSA) and led by the Newfoundland and and beyond. Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA). Attendees Each year, our conference evolves to meet the changing needswill learn how a national, multi-stakeholder task force is working of the construction industry, says Sean Scott, executive directorto strengthen psychological safety and build stronger support of CSAM. Our goal is to equip workers and employers with thenetworks across the sector.knowledge, tools and leadership skills to create safer, healthierLEADERSHIP PANEL: YOU HAVE ASSESSED THE HAZARDS workplacesboth physically and now also psychologically.NOW WHAT?!A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL HEALTH Identifying psychological hazards is only the first stepeffective This years conference highlights the critical role of leadershipleadership is what turns awareness into action. This interactive in supporting mental health and psychological safety inpanel discussion builds on the earlier leadership sessions, construction. With new legislative changes introduced throughexploring practical strategies for responding to identified risks, Bill 29 in June 2025, Manitobas Workplace Safety and Healthsupporting mental health and embedding psychological safety Act now include provisions for psychologically safe workplaces.into workplace culture. Participants will leave with actionable These updates reinforce employers responsibilities andinsights and tools to drive meaningful change withinhighlight the importance of addressing psychological hazards astheir organizations.part of a companys hazard identification and control strategies. BUILDING A SAFER FUTURETo help organizations lead this change, THE Safety ConferenceBeyond leadership, CSAM: THE Safety Conference 2026 offers is featuring two dedicated leadership sessions designed toover two dozen courses covering essential safety certifications, translate these new standards into practical language andpractical training and emerging industry topics. Attendees can actionable initiatives, as well as a panel of industry professionalsearn credits toward NCSO and NHSA designations while to answer questions and suggest practical solutions toconnecting with more than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest implement psychologically safe workplaces. in safety products, equipment and technology.RESPONDING TO PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS:LEADING THE RESPONSEOnce psychological hazards have been identified through aFor full conference details, including risk assessment, what comes next? This session introducesregistration, sponsorship and exhibitor new resources to help employers respond effectively, fulfill their legislative responsibilities and lead the way in fosteringinformation, visit thesafetyconference.ca.psychologically safe workplaces.Issue 4 | Winter Edition | 2025 BUILD MANITOBA 29'