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Rewarding Construction Safety

WorkSafe Rewards Construction Safety This fall, WorkSafe Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA), is sending a team around the province looking for residential construction crews who are committed to safety. Show us your fall protection in action and WorkSafe Sask might stop by with coffee and donuts for the crew. And, when your team wears full personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection, they could win gear. We will also recognize the crew for being safe on our social media channels and on radio. Want to be rewarded? Share a photo with us of your crew using their fall protection and protective equipment on the job site through social media. Always remember to wear your fall protection and protective equipment on the job site to eliminate injuries and fatalities. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wearing protective equipment is your last line of [...]

He Huang2024-04-25T11:36:19-06:00June 28th, 2018|

Construction Construction can be a dangerous job if people don’t recognize the risks and take appropriate steps to prevent injuries from occurring. There are many different kinds of construction, including commercial, residential and roads and highways. Regardless of the kind of construction, many safety hazards exist. Staying safe on the job should always be your number one priority. Learning your responsibilities is the first step. You should also be aware of other people’s responsibilities so you know what to do if you spot a hazard. People don't always think of a public highway as a workplace - but once it is under construction, it becomes someone's work area. Every year in North America, 7,500 road and highway workers are injured and over 80 are killed. Being aware of the risks is the first step in staying safe. Road and highway construction hazards can include: Electric [...]

He Huang2023-02-06T15:25:53-06:00December 2nd, 2013|

Links

Useful Links Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board http://www.wcbsask.com/ Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/advanced-education Labour Relations and Workplace Safety http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/labour-relations-and-workplace-safety Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety http://www.ccohs.ca Government of Alberta – Employment and Immigration https://www.alberta.ca/labour-and-immigration.aspx WorkSafe BC http://www.worksafebc.com Tourism & Hospitality Safety Calculator http://www.worksafebcmedia.com/media/calculators_html5/HICC/index.html Work Safe Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/occupational-health-safety.aspx The Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health http://www.elcosh.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov Health and Safety Executive http://www.hse.gov.uk

He Huang2023-09-25T08:45:56-06:00November 25th, 2013|

Employers

Employers You set the tone on the job site. Talk to young workers about safety so they will be comfortable talking to you. Learn how to engage them and reduce the risks, and find great prevention tools. Construction can be a dangerous job if people don’t recognize the risks and take appropriate steps to prevent injuries from occurring. We have a number of resources available to help you prevent injuries from occurring. Working in health care is rewarding. Ironically, health care workers often get hurt while they help others heal. The most common types of injuries in the manufacturing sector occur from slips, trips & falls. In order to eliminate workplace injury, workers and employers alike must be aware of all safety rules and responsibilities. The most common types of injuries in the oil and gas industry occur from [...]

He Huang2021-06-14T14:01:45-06:00November 19th, 2013|