Tag Archives: prevention

Safety & Health Week May 1st-May 6th, 2023

Safety and Health Week occurs annually during the first week of May and aims to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. This goal seeks to improve attitudes towards safety, increase understanding of the importance of occupational safety […]

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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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Preventing Workplace Harassment

Every organization must be prepared and equipped to deal with reports of workplace harassment, but sometimes, the requirements and legal duties have our heads spinning. In the below article, you will find resources for preventing workplace harassment. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety have created three videos illustrating the distinct difference between personal harassment, sexual harassment […]

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Safety in Schools Training – General Fire Safety

SWIFT Learning and well-known, highly respected industry professionals developed this FREE two-hour Safety in Schools course on General Fire Safety.  Course Description:  The risk of fire is one of the greatest threats to health, safety, property, and the delivery of services. Fire prevention and protection programs promote an approach to fire safety and prevention that […]

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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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