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Rewarding Construction Safety

WorkSafe Rewards Construction Safety This fall, WorkSafe Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA), is sending a team around the province looking for residential construction crews who are committed to safety. Show us your fall protection in action and WorkSafe Sask might stop by with coffee and donuts for the crew. And, when your team wears full personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall protection, they could win gear. We will also recognize the crew for being safe on our social media channels and on radio. Want to be rewarded? Share a photo with us of your crew using their fall protection and protective equipment on the job site through social media. Always remember to wear your fall protection and protective equipment on the job site to eliminate injuries and fatalities. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wearing protective equipment is your last line of [...]

He Huang2024-04-25T11:36:19-06:00June 28th, 2018|

Publications

Publications Worksafe Saskatchewan library of online resources. Publications You have found it; your go-to place for all your questions relating to workplace safety. We have resources that will help you stay safe on the job. Check out our library of online resources.Asbestos guidelines for managing asbestos in buildingsAudiometric Testing in Saskatchewan Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for BacksElectrical Safety Program Development GuideElements of an Occupational Health and Safety ProgramEmergency Showers and Eyewashes in the WorkplaceEye Injury PreventionFirst Aid in Saskatchewan Workplaces Hand injury prevention toolbox talkHealth and Safety of Workers: Orientation and Training: A Guide for Employers Hot Conditions Guidelines Impairment in the Workplace Toolbox TalkIndoor Air Quality Guide Muscoskeletal Injuries Prevention GuideOccupational Health and Safety School KitPowered Mobile Equipment (PME) Operator Competency Checklist Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile VirusReady for WorkSafe Operation of ForkliftsSafety in Excavations and TrenchesUnderstanding the [...]

He Huang2026-05-21T15:27:56-06:00December 4th, 2013|

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 [...]

He Huang2026-05-01T07:09:14-06:00December 2nd, 2013|