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I’m Fine, Thanks – Virtual Opportunities to Support Mental Health

As some organizations prepare to re-open and others prepare to remain closed or work remotely for the long haul, mental health continues to be a very real and timely concern.  According to data from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, the majority of Canadians when asked “how are you?” will rely […]

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Office Ergonomics Made Easy

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. […]

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An Easy Tool That Can Increase Safety Awareness and Compliance In Your Workplace

Does your workplace have a safety bulletin board? Do you know where it’s located? What kind of information gets posted and how often is it updated? Creating a safety-themed bulletin board is arguably one of the easiest ways to prevent workplace injuries. A safety board can inform workers about potential hazards in the workplace, as […]

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Regina Immigrant Women’s Centre: Workplace Safety – A Newcomers Guide

The Regina Immigrant Women’s Centre has hosted the SHSA numerous times to present Workplace Safety – A Newcomers Guide. This guide offers an introduction to workplace safety, for newcomers in Canada. The course content is taught through an easy to follow PowerPoint presentation, along with purposeful in-class activities to help further knowledge learned. Some of the […]

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FREE Safety in Schools Certificate Training

Did you know your high school students can receive FREE health and safety certification through their school and our organization? The SHSA and Safety in Schools formed a partnership to provide high school teachers & students with FREE training covering Saskatchewan legislation, resulting in safety certification. Workplace safety training is essential for students to learn […]

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