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Edwards C 416.452.4958 Jeremy Warning C 647.407.5732 Scholarship winners selected The Board of Canadian Reg- istered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) has announced its two scholarship win- ners for 2014. Lisa Lowndes and Hassan Siddiqui, both from Ryerson University's Bachelor of Applied Science – Occupational Health and Safety Program in Toronto, are the recipients. They will each receive a $4,000 scholarship and Ryerson's OHS program will receive an award of $1,000. The purpose of the national schol- arship program is to enable students to enter the occupational health and safety profession in support of "creating the healthiest and safest workplaces in the world," to provide fi nancial assistance to undergraduate students in OHS, and to raise aware- ness of the CRSP certifi cation amongst OHS students and faculty, said BCRSP. Awarded annually, the program is open to students enrolled, either full- time or part-time, in a two, three or four year OHS-related program lead- ing to a certifi cate, diploma or degree at the undergraduate level. Lowndes and Siddiqui met the scholarship's eligibility requirements, excelled in their grades and wrote out- standing essays. "Both of the contest winners had well thought out, well written responses. By focusing on the ethical obligations of an organization and the cost benefi ts of an OHS program, the winners demonstrated a thorough understanding of how an OHS profes- sional's skills increase the value of an organization by offering a competitive advantage and increased profi tability," said Adrian Goodburn, member of the BCRSP's scholarship review committee. The BCRSP hopes this award will encourage and assist other students to enrol in the scholarship program and also bring awareness of the health and safety professional in today's workplace. $1 million in grants awarded The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) has announced the recip- ients of 10 grants in support of projects that improve workplace health and safety. The funding is part of the WCB's Research and Workplace Innovation Pro- gram (RWIP). This year's initiatives range from injury prevention projects to help young people starting careers in the agricultural sector to online health and safety training for Manitoba's rapidly growing Aboriginal workforce. "The Research and Workplace Innovation Program funds innovative projects and scientifi c research that helps reduce workplace injuries and illnesses and helps injured workers recover," s aid WCB president and CEO Winston Maharaj. "Whenever new RWIP projects are announced, that means that the WCB is adding to our growing pool of practical resources available to help employers, workers and the general public." Since 2009, the program has funded 39 high-quality scientifi c research and workplace-based innovation programs that improve workplace health and safety. Starting in 2014, the WCB has added a new funding stream to support training and education projects in OHS. 2013 GRANT TOPICS • Enhancing seclusion and restraint-free mental health services: Promoting employee safety through cultural change, trauma-informed care, and the use of innovative strategies for violence prevention and management • Interactive safety e-book: Taking it direct to the learner • Manitoba Aboriginal health and safety initiative • On-line occupational health and safety management system for the Manitoba retail sector • Safe Farm plans for Glenlea Research Station and Farm • To create indicators and tools for supervisors to use at the job site in identifying potential musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) associated with drywall installations • Synthesizing occupational health and safety knowledge for local stakeholders • Evaluating the accessibility of the Manitoba construction industry to physically disabled construction workers and its relation to safety performance • Engaging health-care providers in the return to work process • Farm safety. For the complete list of winners, go to www.cos-mag.com/wcb_grants.html. Superior Glove among best managed companies Safety glove manufacturer Superior Glove Works has earned its second consecutive designation with Canada's Best Managed Companies. "Today's marketplace is not just about the investment in the prod- uct; it is also about the investment in the people. Superior Glove invests in their team to build up a strong and stable company," said John Hughes, national leader of Canada's Best Man- aged Companies. For Superior Glove, maintain- ing sustainable growth is equally as important as supporting Canadian business and economy. The head offi ce is in small-town Acton, Ont., and a second facility is located in Point Leamington, N.L. "Our Point Leamington factory originally started in 1988 in half of the Town Hall. From the original 700 square feet and three sewing machines, we have since moved our manufactur- ing across the street and expanded fi ve times in the last 24 years," said Tony Geng, president of Superior Glove. "We are committed to our roots and dedi- cated to ensuring sustainable growth." Joe Geng, vice-president of Superior Glove, adds that this honour is espe- cially exciting for father and owner Frank Geng, who began building the company in 1961. "The tremendous growth we've achieved and the success we've accom- plished is a testament to him and his ability to get the business up and rolling... It's incredible to see how far we've come." Canada's Best Managed Companies is a national awards program, recog- nizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innova- tive ways. Lisa Lowndes Hassan Siddiqui