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Working Alone in Community Services – Free Virtual Webinar Dec 15th

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 physical harm. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that workers have the training and resources needed to […]

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Identifying an Overdose & Administrating Naloxone – Are you Prepared?

Within the Service and Hospitality industry, it is no surprise that these organizations will see a high number of diverse clientele daily, especially when looking at the hotel and restaurant industry members. With the constant flow of customers coming and going, your workers may be exposed to different emergency situations. As the opioid crisis continues […]

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Restrictions Are Lifting – What Does This Mean For Your Business?

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 […]

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Return to Work Interrupted

Having a robust return to work plan is in the best interest of both the employer and the injured worker. Studies have shown that the likelihood of a worker returning to full-time meaningful employment increases when their employer provides them with modified duties and tasks that are possible within their restrictions. Now, this applies during […]

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PP&E – When Caring for Someone Suspected or Confirmed for Covid-19

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace is important on a normal day. With the rise of COVID-19 the use of personal protective equipment is required more than ever before. The importance of wearing PPE, allows us to perform our job safely, reduce exposure to workplace hazards and increases our quality of […]

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