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Supporting Wildland Firefighters With Presumptive Cancer Coverage

Supporting Wildland Firefighters With Presumptive Cancer Coverage Released on August 5, 2025 On August 1, 2025, amendments to The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 came into force, establishing presumptive cancer coverage for wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan. "We are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who have been putting themselves at risk to protect their communities," Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board Jim Reiter said. "Saskatchewan is leading the way in Canada with the extension of presumptive cancer coverage for 22 types of cancer." These amendments also included a number of housekeeping items: Ensuring chiropractors, health care professionals, physicians and psychiatrists licensed in other jurisdictions are covered; Allowing board members to complete proceedings after their term expires; and Enabling regulations to specify how the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board publishes appeal tribunal decisions. For more information, contact: Carolyn Van der Veen Workers' Compensation Board Regina Phone: 306-787-4386 Email: cvanderveen@wcbsask.com

Igor Jukov2025-08-07T14:46:35-06:00August 5th, 2025|news|

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 [...]

John Thronberg2025-05-16T16:40:03-06:00May 21st, 2025|news|

About Us

About Us WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. Formed in 2002 out of a need to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities, the partners work through an integrated provincial injury prevention strategy to deliver programs that move Saskatchewan towards zero workplace injuries. Strategic and Operational Plan The WorkSafe Strategic and Operational Plan is a detailed plan of initiatives and target deadlines for the WorkSafe partners. 2022-2027 Strategic and Operational Plan

He Huang2024-04-25T10:39:02-06:00November 25th, 2013|

Employers

Employers You set the tone on the job site. Talk to young workers about safety so they will be comfortable talking to you. Learn how to engage them and reduce the risks, and find great prevention tools. Construction can be a dangerous job if people don’t recognize the risks and take appropriate steps to prevent injuries from occurring. We have a number of resources available to help you prevent injuries from occurring. Working in health care is rewarding. Ironically, health care workers often get hurt while they help others heal. The most common types of injuries in the manufacturing sector occur from slips, trips & falls. In order to eliminate workplace injury, workers and employers alike must be aware of all safety rules and responsibilities. The most common types of injuries in the oil and gas industry occur from [...]

He Huang2021-06-14T14:01:45-06:00November 19th, 2013|