trips – WorkSafe Saskatchewan

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 [...]

He Huang2026-05-01T07:21:45-06:00December 11th, 2013|

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 [...]

He Huang2026-05-01T07:18:28-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manufacturing work requires careful attention to safety. Manufacturing The most common types of injuries in the manufacturing sector occur from slips, trips & falls. People sometimes have difficulty knowing the difference between a slip, trip or fall. So what is the difference? Find out by going to Slips, Trips, & Falls.

He Huang2026-05-01T07:14:54-06:00December 11th, 2013|

Health Care

Health care Health care workers stay safe by following protocols and using protective equipment. Health Care Working in health care is rewarding. Ironically, health-care workers often get hurt while they help others heal. Below you will find a list of the most common risks to health-care workers. By far the most common injury reported in the health-care sector is back-related injuries and strains. Learning proper lifting techniques and knowing the risks goes a long way in helping you avoid injury. You can reduce the number and severity of back-related injuries by using safe work practices and the transfer, lift and reposition protocol that is appropriate for each patient or client. In Canada, some sixty thousand workers get injured annually due to slip, trip and fall accidents. Workers in the health-care sector are at [...]

He Huang2026-05-21T15:32:35-06:00December 10th, 2013|

Employers

Employers Employers are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace. WorkSafe can help. All employers should take on a leadership role in the workplace in regards to health and safety issues. Employers who commit to establishing and maintaining comprehensive safety programs in their workplaces can help protect their most valuable assets - their people – as well as their company’s professional reputation. This takes on even greater important with young workers. In many cases, they are new to the workforce and will be looking to you for guidance on how to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Take the time to talk to new employees, especially youth, about safety. Establishing that dialogue will increase the likelihood of those workers bringing any safety concerns to you or their supervisors. By establishing effective safety habits early in their working lives, you help keep [...]

He Huang2026-05-06T12:40:14-06:00November 19th, 2013|