WorkSafe Saskatchewan launches online psychological resource centre for Saskatchewan employers and workers Regina, Sask., April 14, 2021 – In the past five years, psychological health claims have been on the rise across the province. To address these issues in the province, WorkSafe Saskatchewan (the partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety) has launched a comprehensive online psychological health and safety resource centre. The centre provides employers and workers with resources to help develop psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. “We’re very excited to launch the Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre in partnership with Dr. Joti Samra,” said Kevin Mooney, the WCB’s vice-president of prevention and employer services. “Over the past several years, we’ve seen Saskatchewan workplaces dealing with unique psychological health and safety challenges. That reinforces the importance of providing Saskatchewan employers and workers with the tools they [...]

Asbestos kills. It's best to test. WorkSafe Saskatchewan offers tips for homeowners and contractors to avoid asbestos exposure. Regina, Sask., Nov. 19, 2020 – WorkSafe Saskatchewan has released a number of tips for homeowners and contractors to stay safe and aware of the potential for asbestos in their home before starting construction and renovation projects. Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of work-related deaths in Saskatchewan. It is dangerous to construction workers and do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners alike. Asbestos has been banned in Canada since Dec. 30, 2018. However, asbestos-containing materials were common building products in homes built before 1990. Although asbestos-containing products are generally safe when left undisturbed, they become brittle over time and can crumble. The popularity of DIY projects has heightened the likelihood of asbestos exposure for homeowners. Inhaling asbestos fibres can cause chronic, irreversible and life-threatening lung diseases. These diseases, which [...]

Workers, employers hear from experts on workplace mental health WorkSafe Sask. hosts second annual psychological health and safety learning event Regina, Sask., Dec. 3, 2019 – In response to the increase in job-related mental health claims in Saskatchewan, WorkSafe Saskatchewan – the partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety – is working to provide resources for workers and employers on psychological health and safety. That is why WorkSafe is hosting the second annual Psychological Health and Safety Workshop, taking place today at the Delta Hotel in Regina. Close to 350 senior leaders, disability and human resource managers from across the province will hear from leading Canadian industry and academic experts at the one-day learning event. “Psychological claims still only represent a small percentage (1.2 per cent) of all the work-related claims submitted to the WCB,” said Annette Goski, the WCB’s [...]

Safe Saskatchewan continued its momentum towards changing Saskatchewan’s safety culture today as the organization announced the addition of 51 business, government and community leaders to the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Leadership Charter. “For decades, Saskatchewan has suffered the toll of an epidemic of preventable injury but, year after year, we are seeing that change for the better. Last year, we celebrated one of the largest ever Charter events. This year, we have seen that progress continue through yet another successful event” said Gord Moker, CEO of Safe Saskatchewan. Safe Saskatchewan is a registered not-for-profit organization whose vision is an injury-free Saskatchewan. In 2010, Safe Saskatchewan and WorkSafe Saskatchewan launched the Saskatchewan Health & Safety Leadership Charter, aimed at creating a cultural shift among community leaders, and positioning injury prevention as a core value. Signatories participate in a health and safety leadership learning community that shares information and best practices. As [...]