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WorkSafe Saskatchewan Signs on with Skills/Compétences Canada as a Premier Sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina

WorkSafe Saskatchewan Signs on with Skills/Compétences Canada as a Premier Sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina Ottawa, Ontario, April 3, 2025 – Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades and technologies as rewarding career paths for youth, is proud to announce that WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the partnership between the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), has signed as premier sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, taking place in Regina. This event will take place at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District in Saskatchewan on May 29 and 30. WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s support will allow SCC to increase awareness of the great careers that are available in the skilled trades and technologies to youth in Canada. “SCC is grateful for the support given by WorkSafe Saskatchewan, as this will help us toward our mission [...]

Lisa Goudy2025-07-31T11:23:40-06:00April 3rd, 2025|news|

Asbestos Awareness Week – Be Aware of Asbestos Hazards

Asbestos Awareness Week - Be Aware of Asbestos Hazards Released on April 1, 2025 April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This is an important time to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos in the workplace. "Work related asbestos diseases can be prevented if you are aware of where it is located in a building and how to properly handle it to avoid exposure to its fibers," Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Jim Reiter said. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was regularly used in buildings until the late 1990s. If products containing asbestos are disturbed, the tiny fibres are released into the air. When they are breathed in, they can become trapped in the lungs and stay there for many years. Over time, these fibres can accumulate and lead to serious health problems. In the 2024-25 Provincial Budget, $230,000 in funding was provided to replace [...]

Lisa Goudy2025-04-01T10:07:37-06:00April 1st, 2025|news|

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 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 buildings Audiometric Testing in Saskatchewan Electrical Safety Program Development Guide Elements of an Occupational Health and Safety Program Emergency Showers and Eyewashes in the Workplace Eye Injury Prevention First Aid in Saskatchewan Workplaces Hand injury prevention toolbox talk Health and Safety of Workers: Orientation and Training: A Guide for Employers Hot Conditions Guidelines Impairment in the Workplace Toolbox Talk Indoor Air Quality Guide Muscoskeletal Injuries Prevention Guide Occupational Health and Safety School Kit Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) Operator Competency Checklist Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Ready for Work Safe Operation of Forklifts Safety in Excavations and Trenches Understanding the WCB Wineries and Vineyards Health and [...]

He Huang2024-04-10T13:28:10-06:00December 4th, 2013|

Guide for New Workers

Guide for New Workers This guide is designed for new or young workers. It can also help employers and supervisors. The guide answers a lot of everyday work-related questions. Good communication is very important for a good working relationship between workers and supervisors/employers. Guide for New Workers - English (updated June 2023) (pdf - 1.8 MB) Guide for New Workers - French (updated Dec 2016) (pdf - 1.3 MB)

He Huang2023-06-23T09:45:12-06:00December 4th, 2013|

Employer resources

Employer resources and responsibilities Find specific resources that set out your requirements as an employer for workplace safety. If at any time you have questions, we are here to help. Email prevention@wcbsask.com with any questions you may have. The information and advice in this booklet will help you understand the structure of the back and show you how to care for yourself during epidodes of back pain. Employers, contractors or owners must provide first aid training and have first aid supplies available at their workplaces. There is a legal requirement to report all serious injuries, fatalities and dangerous occurrences that occur in the workplace. Order free copies of each poster to promote safety at work. Adjudicated by a committee, this award is presented every spring to an employer who exemplifies workplace safety. Understanding the WCB is part of the [...]

He Huang2023-02-06T10:35:33-06:00December 2nd, 2013|

Saskatchewan Safety Survey

Saskatchewan Safety Survey Since 2012, WorkSafe Saskatchewan has partnered with the Centre for Management Development (CMD) at the University of Regina to offer Saskatchewan businesses a free safety report. To date over 150 private and public sector organizations have received a confidential safety culture report and, if requested, information on employee turnover and employee engagement. These reports provide organizations with insight into their safety performance relative to their peers in the province. Organizations interested in receiving a benchmarking report should contact Sean Tucker at sean.tucker@uregina.ca or 306.337.3244. To ensure that the Saskatchewan Health and Safety Leadership Charter is meeting the needs of participating organizations and is serving its intended purpose, an evaluation of the program was undertaken by the CMD. The project also examined the impact of organizational leadership on safety. A copy of the project's full report can be found below. SK Leadership Charter Project Final Report

He Huang2021-06-14T15:10:31-06:00November 29th, 2013|