rsi – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

Construction

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 [...]

Prevention

Next Generation Prevention Guidance, resources and education to prevent workplace psychological harm. Next generation prevention in workplace safety and prevention WorkSafe is adopting a next generation prevention approach to workplace safety and prevention. This is a holistic approach that leverages advanced technology and best practices to proactively manage and prevent a wide range of physical and psychosocial hazards in a rapidly evolving world of work. For more than 20 years, WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the injury prevention partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, has championed workplace safety in the province. Over this time, due to the efforts of workers, employers and safety leaders, Saskatchewan’s Time Loss injury rate has decreased by almost 70 per cent. But injuries and fatalities continue to happen in our workplaces. To take the next [...]