Sask. Work initiative

Sask. Work initiative Building safer workplaces across Saskatchewan Saskatchewan has made significant progress in reducing workplace injuries since 2008, but fatalities and serious injuries continue to occur. Having a better understanding of how work is performed, and the demands and exposures workers experience, can help employers make more informed decisions about preventing workplace injuries. WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness and Performance (CISWP), launched the Sask. Work initiative and mobile research lab. The Sask. Work initiative is designed to help employers better understand the physical, cognitive and environmental demands people experience while on the job through real-world, field-based research. The research will help identify practical opportunities to strengthen workplace health and safety and support ongoing injury prevention. Learn more about the initiative in this video: Book [...]

2026-10-20T11:21:09-06:00October 20th, 2026|
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WorkSafe Saskatchewan and WCB launch mobile research lab to advance workplace injury prevention

Saskatoon, Sask., Sept. 23, 2026 – WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness and Performance (CISWP), are launching the Sask. Work mobile research lab, an innovative initiative designed to help employers better understand workplace demands, exposures and injury risk factors through real-world, field-based research. WorkSafe, the partnership between the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the WCB, made the announcement at the ISSA Mining Safety Conference in Saskatoon today. The five-year project aims to bring advanced assessment technology directly to workplaces across Saskatchewan, giving participating employers access to research-grade tools and expertise at no cost. “The Sask. Work initiative represents an important investment in workplace injury and illness prevention,” said Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Compensation Board Ken Cheveldayoff. “By collecting objective data in real working environments, we can help employers better understand workplace demands and identify [...]

2026-09-28T16:18:01-06:00September 23rd, 2026|news|
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WorkSafe Saskatchewan celebrates workplace safety leaders at the 2025 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards

WorkSafe Saskatchewan celebrates workplace safety leaders at the 2025 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards Saskatoon, Sask., May 21, 2025 – Today WorkSafe Saskatchewan recognized safety leaders from around the province at its 2025 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, an injury prevention and workplace safety partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, presented these awards in Saskatoon as part of the WCB’s Compensation Institute event. “At WorkSafe Saskatchewan, we believe that creating safer workplaces starts with strong leadership and personal commitment,” said Kevin Mooney, the WCB’s vice-president of prevention and employer services. “This year’s Safe Worker and Safe Employer Award winners exemplify what it means to make safety a core value, not just a set of rules. Through their dedication, passion and innovation, our winners are setting new standards for safety and well-being in our province. We [...]

2025-05-16T16:40:03-06:00May 21st, 2025|news|
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Retail

Retail It is crucial to follow proper safety protocols to reduce injuries in retail. Retail Retail is one of the main injury industries in Saskatchewan. The top three injuries in retail occur to the hands, back and legs. Retail hand injuries can be prevented by: When using sharp objects, such as a knife, always cut away from your body Make sure the knife is sharp to avoid struggling with cutting the object Make sure the surface is flat when cutting Retail back injuries can be prevented by: Bending over at the knees to lift an object Avoid awkward posture while lifting Keep the load between your shoulders and knees Make sure boxes or other objects being stacked are stable Use of dollies, carts and machinery such as a forklift to lift heavy and large objects For more tips [...]

2026-05-01T07:21:45-06:00December 11th, 2013|
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Oil and Gas

Oil and gas Oil and gas workers face frequent injuries, many of which are preventable. Oil and Gas In the oil and gas industry an average of 830 injuries are reported per year and the highest injury occurs from contact with objects and equipment. Of the 830 injuries reported, the highest body part injured per year is on the hands with an average over 150. Hand injuries are easily preventable and these tips will help prevent hand injuries within the oil and gas industry: Always keep guards in place Use the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) Make sure machines are turned off before starting any repair work Know the tools or equipment that you work with The second highest injury within the oil and gas industry occurs from bodily reaction and exertion. Here are a few tips on how [...]

2026-05-01T07:18:28-06:00December 11th, 2013|
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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 [...]

2024-02-12T11:03:07-06:00December 3rd, 2013|
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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

2024-03-14T13:45:46-06:00December 3rd, 2013|
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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

2024-03-14T13:47:47-06:00December 3rd, 2013|
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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 [...]

2026-05-01T07:09:14-06:00December 2nd, 2013|
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Disclaimer

Disclaimer While WorkSafe Saskatchewan strives for accuracy and endeavors to keep the information contained in this website current, we can make no guarantee of accuracy or completeness. Some of our documents contain links to websites of other organizations. We do not control the information available at those sites and do not confirm the information provided or endorse the views, products or services of those organizations. The information contained in this website does not replace The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013, General Regulations, Exclusion Regulations,  The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, 2020. In all cases where there is any discrepancy between the information contained in this website and a relevant Code or Act, the Code or Act shall prevail. WorkSafe Saskatchewan makes no representation regarding the suitability of the information contained in this website for any purpose, and makes no warranty of any type respecting that [...]

2025-09-29T10:10:45-06:00November 25th, 2013|
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