Partnering together to share knowledge and practical solutions for safer workplaces.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s communities of practice bring together professionals from across industries to collaborate on improving workplace health and safety. These groups provide a forum for exchanging ideas, sharing resources and developing strategies that can be applied in real-world settings.
Communities of practice are industry-led, collaborative and interactive, creating opportunities to:
- share best practices
- learn from real-world experiences
- identify emerging challenges
- work together on practical, action-oriented solutions
By fostering open dialogue and collective learning, communities of practice help organizations implement effective, sustainable improvements that strengthen safety culture across Saskatchewan.
Interested in joining a
WorkSafe Saskatchewan
community of practice?
Contact us today
Phone: 306.787.7248
Toll free: 1.800.667.7590
Email: worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com
WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s learning collaboratives
Saskatchewan First Responders Mental Health committee
Focused on reducing mental health stigma and improving access to resources for first responders. The committee is committed to promoting positive mental health and providing the leadership and best practices (resources, awareness, education, training, and supports) that first responders, their communities, and leaders need.
Learn more: saskfirstrespondersmentalhealth.ca
Psychological health and safety community of practice
The WCB has established a psychological health and safety community of practice to support employers in their efforts to implement the CSA Z1003-13 standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace. The group meets each quarter virtually to discuss the standard, to share their journeys and experiences and to learn from their peers.
Firefighter Cancer Community of Practice
Firefighter cancer is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths in Saskatchewan with two to three fatalities each year. While all individual cases are unique, there are several actions that have been recommended by the medical community which have been proven to significantly reduce the risk of firefighter cancer.
To support the elimination of firefighter cancer related deaths in Saskatchewan, WCB and leadership from a variety of fire halls across the province launched this community of practice. The group meets virtually each quarter to share best practices and discuss common barriers to cancer prevention faced by the profession.
Suggest a new community of practice
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is open to supporting new communities of practice. If you or your industry leaders have an idea for a new community of practice and want to participate and bring others together, please reach out to worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com
Benefits of communities of practice
Communities of practice offer a collaborative approach to addressing health and safety challenges across the province. They create space for open dialogue and shared learning, helping industries tackle complex issues that impact workers and organizations.
Benefits include:
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Supporting peer-to-peer learning and growth.
- Encouraging shared perspectives and innovative ideas
- Providing a forum for best practices and lessons learned.
- Focusing on systemic health and safety concerns.
- Applying practical, action-oriented solutions.
How communities of practice work
WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s communities of practice bring together front-line workers, supervisors and safety leaders to share experiences and collaborate on solutions. This collective approach deepens understanding of issues and fosters a culture where members are empowered to contribute to meaningful change.
Communities of practice:
- Are formed to address complex health and safety concerns that impact industry.
- Meet regularly to exchange ideas, share best practices and discuss emerging challenges.
- Provide a structured forum for collaboration and resource sharing.
- Encourage members to share successes and lessons learned to help others overcome similar challenges.
- Support integration of new knowledge and practices into daily operations to build a lasting culture of safety.
Interested in joining a WorkSafe Saskatchewan community of practice?
For information about WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s communities of practice and how you can participate, contact WorkSafe Saskatchewan through the WCB’s prevention department:
WorkSafe Saskatchewan
200 – 1881 Scarth St.
Regina SK S4P 4L1
Phone: 306.787.7248
Toll free: 1.800.667.7590
Email: worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com
