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Back Injury
Back injuries are extremely common in almost every industry as well as at home. Anyone who has to perform manual labour is at risk for back injury. Lower back injuries are particularly common. While they may be hard to completely eliminate, many back injuries can be avoided with a little caution and a few preventative steps.
Tips for safe shovelling
Proper shovelling technique
Interested in learning more about back care? Attend a back care training course. Learn more
News
WorkSafe Saskatchewan launches a contest today to promote work safety messages
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WCB trainer takes the WorkSafe message to New Brunswick
Leadership key to developing strong safety program
Westeel Saskatoon recently celebrated 1 million hours without a time loss injury.
Upcoming Events
February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012 The Motor Safety Association's workshop will walk you through the Claims Management process, describing each party's role (employer, worker, health care provider and the WCB) from the moment the incident takes place to the return to work. |
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March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 - June 2, 2012 WorkSafeBC is proud to host the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health's 2012 conference. A biennial event, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, bringing together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics.
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