Psychological Health and Safety – Page 3

Problem solving and conflict management

Problem solving and conflict management Involves supporting and requiring consistent, respectful and effective discussion and resolution of issues when they arise. “We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” - Albert Einstein Overview What is problem solving and conflict management? Problem solving and conflict management involves supporting and requiring consistent, respectful and effective discussion and resolution of issues when they arise. Those who fail to do so are held accountable as needed. Why is problem solving and conflict management important? There are many benefits to having people leaders effectively trained in problem solving and conflict management: Helps ensure perceptions of fairness are sustained. Keeps team morale high. Enhances the likelihood that conflict becomes productive. Workers are consistently held accountable for their actions. Challenges can be addressed and resolved effectively. Risk of more serious [...]

Margret Owens2023-02-22T11:02:45-06:00November 25th, 2020|

Security and safety

Security and safety Involves supporting a safe environment through proactive, prompt and effective responses to any threats to psychological, physical or professional safety. “Safety brings first aid to the uninjured.” - F.S. Hughes Overview What is security and safety? Security and safety involves supporting a safe environment through proactive, prompt and effective responses to any threats to psychological, physical or professional safety. Why is security and safety important? There are many benefits to having people leaders effectively trained in security and safety: The risk of critical incidents is reduced or even eliminated. Stress-related absences, illnesses and injuries are prevented. There is enhanced loyalty from workers and retention rates are increased. Trust in leadership is increased. Learn more about security and safety in the resource centre blog. FAQs Show respect for the fact that [...]

Margret Owens2021-04-13T19:46:29-06:00November 25th, 2020|

Contact us and FAQs

Contact us and FAQs Contact us and FAQs WorkSafe Saskatchewan has partnered with Dr. Joti Samra and MyWorkplaceHealth to create a range of free resources that can help employers, leaders and workers enhance the psychological health and safety of their work environment. Contact information WorkSafe Saskatchewan Email: worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board, created to reduce the incidence of occupational illness and injury. The WorkSafe Saskatchewan partnership was formed in 2002 when Saskatchewan’s occupational injury rate sat at a twenty-year record high of 4.95 per cent. WorkSafe Saskatchewan reflected the partners’ belief that public education combined with targeted workplace and industry programming could reverse the trend. WorkSafe Saskatchewan programming includes social marketing campaigns, a community relations program and targeted [...]

Margret Owens2026-05-04T08:00:13-06:00November 25th, 2020|

Mental health resources

Mental health resources Mental health resources are available to individuals in Saskatchewan. Mental health resources The following community mental health resources are available to individuals within Saskatchewan: Click on the tabs below to view the resources for each section. Location Name Description Contact information Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Health Authority: COVID-19 Up to date information about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/ Saskatchewan COVID-19 self assessment tool Assess your symptoms with this online tool https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/public-health-issues/respiratory-illnesses/covid-19 Canada Canada COVID-19 app and self-assessment tool Assess and track your symptoms https://ca.thrive.health/ Canada Oaks Mental Health: COVID-19 anxiety Information for dealing with COVID-19 anxiety Phone: 306.914.2150 https://oaksmentalhealth.ca/ Canada For Like Minds COVID-19 peer support https://www.forlikeminds.com/ Saskatchewan COVID-19: CMHA Wellness Support Response Line (Provincial) Free, 24/7, confidential wellness support for those across Saskatchewan Phone: 306.421.1871 Saskatchewan COVID-19: CMHA Wellness Support Response Line (Youth) Free, 24/7, [...]

Margret Owens2026-05-04T07:52:18-06:00November 25th, 2020|

Psychological Health & Safety Resource Centre

Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre Resources to support employers and workers with psychological health. Welcome to the Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre. For many, employers and workers alike, the concept of workplace psychological health and safety (PH&S) is new and may feel overwhelming. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, in partnership with Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. and MyWorkplaceHealth, has created a resource centre to support you in navigating through the key principles and best practices associated with PH&S.

Margret Owens2026-05-01T09:51:16-06:00November 15th, 2020|

Workplace psychological health and safety

Workplace psychological health and safety Policies, procedures and working relationships should be established in workplaces to ensure health and safety. Workplace psychological health and safety What is psychological health and safety? A psychologically healthy and safe workplace has been defined in the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace as “a workplace that promotes workers’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to worker psychological health, including in negligent, reckless or intentional ways”. The Standard outlines best practices and approaches that workplaces can utilize to assess elements within their workplace that may impact the psychological health and safety (PH&S) of their workers. This includes policies, procedures and interactions between leaders and workers, as well as with customers and clients. Learn more in the resource centre blog. The Standard outlines the [...]

Margret Owens2026-05-04T07:25:13-06:00November 15th, 2020|

Psychological Health and Safety Courses

Psychological Health and Safety Courses Psychological health is our ability to think, feel and behave in a way that allows us to perform effectively in our work environments, our personal lives and in society at large. Psychological safety deals with identifying and lessening psychosocial risk factors and the effect they might have on an employee’s psychological well-being. Improving psychological safety at work involves taking precautions to prevent injury or danger to employees’ psychological health. Do you need help in promoting a psychologically healthy workplace? Here are some resources to help you: Online training from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: The following online courses were developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). They are delivered in partnership with WorkSafe Saskatchewan and are free of charge to Saskatchewan workers and employers. For more information and to register, visit CCOHS' registration page. [...]

He Huang2025-09-17T10:25:57-06:00March 1st, 2018|