construction

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 site safety requires rules and protective equipment. 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 [...]

He Huang2026-05-01T07:09:14-06:00December 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 Employers are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace. WorkSafe can help. All employers should take on a leadership role in the workplace in regards to health and safety issues. Employers who commit to establishing and maintaining comprehensive safety programs in their workplaces can help protect their most valuable assets - their people – as well as their company’s professional reputation. This takes on even greater important with young workers. In many cases, they are new to the workforce and will be looking to you for guidance on how to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Take the time to talk to new employees, especially youth, about safety. Establishing that dialogue will increase the likelihood of those workers bringing any safety concerns to you or their supervisors. By establishing effective safety habits early in their working lives, you help keep [...]

He Huang2026-05-06T12:40:14-06:00November 19th, 2013|