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Top TEN Contraventions in the Community Service & Hospitality Industries

Being aware of workplace health and safety hazards helps reduce the risk of incidents, injuries, and illnesses and creates a positive and productive working environment. It also helps to ensure that employers comply with relevant health and safety legislation, protecting them from legal action. Below are the TOP TEN contraventions in the Community Service and […]

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Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day

On February 28th, 2023, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) recognizes Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. This is a day to bring awareness to one of the lesser-discussed workplace hazards that cause repetitive strain injuries and reflect on how to prevent them.   As society has evolved, so too have our work and […]

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Act, Think, Pink!

On February 22nd, people in Saskatchewan and across the globe will recognize Pink Shirt Day– a commemorative day to bring awareness and support to anti-bullying initiatives. Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in small-town Nova Scotia and has grown enormously, reaching 110 different countries and raising over 2.8 million dollars for anti-bullying programs in Western […]

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Resources for Working Alone in Community Services

We identified a need and put together resources for those working alone in the Community Service industries. Assisted living, youth support, and other community service workers are frequently required to work alone or in isolation with people and in environments that are difficult to predict. Working in isolation can increase the risk of psychological and […]

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Don’t Let Safety Slip Your Mind

The days are shorter, the air is cooler, and the ground we walk on can be unpredictable. Streets, sidewalks, and parking lots have the potential to be very slick and pose the greatest risk for injury during the winter months. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep you safe and injury-free while moving […]

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