Training & Events Calendar
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Supervision and safety course
Supervision and safety course Under Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety legislation ‘supervisor’ means a person who is authorized by an employer to oversee or direct the work of the employer’s worker. The supervision and safety course introduces supervisors to their legal responsibilities for occupational health and safety at the workplace. By the end of this one-day course, supervisors will know: How to locate relevant information in Saskatchewan OHS legislation to address OHS issues in their workplace. The duties and roles of everyone within the OHS workplace responsibility system. Their duties and required competencies under Saskatchewan OHS legislation. The role of the supervisor within the workplace OHS management systems. The specific duties of a supervisor within the workplace OHS management systems, such as hazard identification, risk assessment and hazard control workplace inspections incident Investigations refusals [...]
Occupational Health Committee Level 2 Course
Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 2 course The Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 2 course is a course for OHC co-chairpersons and occupational health and safety representatives (reps), although all OHC members would benefit from attending. By the end of this one-day course, participants will know how to: Plan and conduct a OHC workplace inspection. Identify and assess deficiencies during OHC workplace inspections. Identify and recommend corrective actions that address deficiencies found during OHC workplace inspections. Fulfil their regulatory requirement of investigating workplace incidents and dangerous occurrences. Collect and analyze evidence during an investigation. Identify and assess direct, indirect and root causes of workplace incidents and dangerous occurrences. Identify and recommend corrective actions to prevent workplace incidents and dangerous occurrences from happening again. Register for training
Occupational Health Committee Level 1 course
Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 1 course The Occupational Health Committee (OHC) Level 1 course is an introductory course for OHC members and occupational health and safety (OHS) representatives. By the end of this one-day course, OHC members and OHS reps will know: How to locate relevant information in Saskatchewan OHS legislation to address OHS issues in their workplace. The requirements for establishing and operating an effective OHC. The duties and role of the OHC within the OHS workplace responsibility system. How to identify and assess workplace hazards. How to identify and recommend corrective actions to control workplace hazards. How to handle OHS concerns and how to investigate refusals to work. There is no pre-requisite for attending this course. Register for training
Occupational Health Committee courses
Occupational Health Committee training WorkSafe Saskatchewan offers two in-class courses for occupational health committee (OHC) members and workplace supervisors. This training is aimed at teaching OHC members and supervisors about occupational health and safety legislation and their duties in respect to conducting health and safety inspections and investigations in the workplace. Occupational Health Committee Level 1 course Occupational Health Committee Level 2 course Participants reference the Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 in both courses. Please download your copy of the legislation to prepare for class.
Employer resources
Employer resources and responsibilities Find specific resources that set out your requirements as an employer for workplace safety. If at any time you have questions, we are here to help. Email prevention@wcbsask.com with any questions you may have. The information and advice in this booklet will help you understand the structure of the back and show you how to care for yourself during epidodes of back pain. Employers, contractors or owners must provide first aid training and have first aid supplies available at their workplaces. There is a legal requirement to report all serious injuries, fatalities and dangerous occurrences that occur in the workplace. Order free copies of each poster to promote safety at work. Adjudicated by a committee, this award is presented every spring to an employer who exemplifies workplace safety. Understanding the WCB is part of the [...]
Contact Us
Contact Us Thanks for visiting WorkSafe Saskatchewan. We welcome your questions and suggestions. If you would like more information, or would like to request a visit from one of our safety professionals, please complete the form below. WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. To report a dangerous work situation, call the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Branch at 1.800.567.7233 For information about training and resources, call WorkSafe Saskatchewan through the WCB prevention department: WorkSafe Saskatchewan 200 - 1881 Scarth St. Regina SK S4P 4L1 Toll free: 800.667.7590 Fax: 306.787.4311 Toll free Fax: 888.844.7773 Email: tepcoordinator@wcbsask.com To reach the OHS Branch office: 300 - 1870 Albert St., Regina, SK, Canada, S4P 4W1 Phone: 1.800.567.7233 Fax: 306.787.2208 Email: ohs.general@gov.sk.ca saskatchewan.ca/work Partner with WorkSafe
