program – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

WCB-certified instructor program

Approved Training Provider Program Worksafe Saskatchewan's Certified Instructor Program will be discontinued at the end of 2024. The WorkSafe Saskatchewan Approved Training Provider Program replaces the certified instructor program with the intent to approve training providers (organizations rather than individuals) to deliver safety training courses that meet the minimum standard (as outlined in each training standard under this program). The WCB will support certified trainers through the transition to the new program. To become an approved training provider, applicants follow the link to SkillsPass to complete the training provider profile. Applicants will then upload the required course material (if they choose to use their own training material) and program documents as outlined in the approved training standard. Access to the new WorkSafe Saskatchewan training material course title will only be available for those organizations applying to become an approved training provider. New applicants SkillsPass link [...]

Return to Work

Return to work and disability management What you should know about returning to work and preventing work disability Read more about Curtis's story. What is a return-to-work program? A return-to-work program is a documented process to identify and provide modified or alternate work (temporary or permanent) for workers who are injured in the workplace. A return-to-work program helps minimize the impacts of disability in the workplace. Workplace injuries hurt workers and employers. Evidence shows the most effective way to reduce the impacts of work related injures is for employers to develop practical and comprehensive return-to-work programs. A collaborative approach is recommended to facilitate organizational buy-in. This can be achieved by creating a return-to-work committee involving staff and the union if applicable. What is a return-to-work plan? A return-to-work plan is specific to the individual worker and takes into consideration their unique functional abilities skills, [...]