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On July 11th, the Saskatchewan government will lift all public health measures — including mandatory masking and gathering size limits. As an employer, you may be wondering where this leaves you and your workplace – restrictions are lifting for the public, but what are your responsibilities when it comes to your employees? Under the Saskatchewan Employment […]

Combating stigma related to mental illness starts with how we use language – something that continuously evolves. In our organizations, we must be aware of any outdated language being used. Everyone can be a champion against stigma when practicing the use of appropriate and respectful language. So, as you communicate with others, be mindful that […]

Employers are required by law to take every reasonable precaution to protect workers from hazards – but who would have guessed sitting at your office desk could be considered a hazard? In Canada, musculoskeletal disorders (or MSDs) are the most frequent type of time-loss injury and the single largest source of time-loss costs in Canada. […]

Short answer: yes! Can you do anything about it? Absolutely! When one of your employees is injured on the job, it can be challenging to stop everything, do a thorough incident investigation, submit the report and manage the claim. Let’s take a look at Ralph. Ralph experiences a simple back strain while on the job. […]

Unfortunately, statistics will show, in most workplaces that an injury or potential injury of a worker will occur. According to the WCB Statistical Supplement Report from 2018, our industry has seen a total of 2167 reported injuries. Are you, as an organization, prepared to handle an injury or potential injury?  Does your Safety Management System […]