LRWS – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

Asbestos Awareness Week – Be Aware of Asbestos Hazards

Asbestos Awareness Week - Be Aware of Asbestos Hazards Released on April 1, 2025 April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This is an important time to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos in the workplace. "Work related asbestos diseases can be prevented if you are aware of where it is located in a building and how to properly handle it to avoid exposure to its fibers," Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Jim Reiter said. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was regularly used in buildings until the late 1990s. If products containing asbestos are disturbed, the tiny fibres are released into the air. When they are breathed in, they can become trapped in the lungs and stay there for many years. Over time, these fibres can accumulate and lead to serious health problems. In the 2024-25 Provincial Budget, $230,000 in funding was provided to replace [...]

Lisa Goudy2025-04-01T10:07:37-06:00April 1st, 2025|news|

Guide for New Workers

Guide for new workers The guide answers a lot of everyday work-related questions. Guide for New Workers This guide is designed for new or young workers. It can also help employers and supervisors. The guide answers a lot of everyday work-related questions. Good communication is very important for a good working relationship between workers and supervisors/employers. Guide for New Workers - English (updated June 2023) (pdf - 1.8 MB) Guide for New Workers - French (updated Dec 2016) (pdf - 1.3 MB)

He Huang2026-05-01T07:30:49-06:00December 4th, 2013|

Online WHMIS Training

WHMIS The system used across Canada to provide safety information about hazardous products in the workplace has changed. Participants in this course will learn more about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). WHMIS for Saskatchewan workers is an online course developed for WorkSafe Saskatchewan by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). This free course covers: an introduction to WHMIS and regulations WHMIS roles and responsibilities WHMIS classes and symbols the safe use and handling of controlled products safety data sheets This course is for anyone who works with, or could be exposed to, hazardous materials at work. REGISTER HERE Note: Online registration for this course is handled by the CCOHS. What are employers required to do? After completing the online course, you must get workplace-specific training in handling the chemicals and materials you work with or could be exposed to. Your employer is responsible [...]

He Huang2023-10-12T16:59:27-06:00November 29th, 2013|

Occupational Health & Safety

Occupational health and safety Workplace safety depends on understanding and following rules and precautions. Staying safe on the job is everyone’s responsibility. Being educated on the risks, as well as injury prevention tips, is key. In order to eliminate workplace injury, workers and employers alike must be aware of all safety rules and responsibilities. Following these rules and responsibilities will keep you and your employees safe at work. To report a dangerous work situation, call 1.800.567.7233. What are my rights as a worker? Under occupational health and safety legislation you have three rights: The right to know the hazards at work and how to control them The right to find and control workplace hazards The right to refuse work, which you believe is unusually dangerous Right to know You have the right to get information about hazards in [...]

He Huang2026-05-21T15:33:44-06:00November 28th, 2013|

About Us

About Us WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. Formed in 2002 out of a need to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities, the partners work through an integrated provincial injury prevention strategy to deliver programs that move Saskatchewan towards zero workplace injuries. Strategic and Operational Plan The WorkSafe Strategic and Operational Plan is a detailed plan of initiatives and target deadlines for the WorkSafe partners. 2022-2027 Strategic and Operational Plan

He Huang2024-04-25T10:39:02-06:00November 25th, 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|