Service Hospitality

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 […]

The million-dollar question remains uncertain, at what age can a child stay home alone? Like most provinces, Saskatchewan does not have an age restriction for when a child can stay home alone. The Canadian Safety Council recommends the age of 10 as a minimum to stay home alone for short periods of time and children […]

It’s important for employers to recognize that for many workers, driving is the most dangerous part of their day. Seatbelts are the focus of SGI’s monthly traffic safety spotlight, and this isn’t surprising.  Last year during their seatbelt blitz, police reported more than 4,700 offenses for failing to wear a seatbelt or not using the […]

Leaders are responsible for health and safety in the workplace. Here’s what you need to know: Required for the MOST SENIOR MANAGER, this course is beneficial to ALL leaders in the organization. As the most senior manager in your organization, you are both responsible AND liable for ensuring the health, safety, AND welfare of all […]

As discussed in our accompanying article, Harassment Prevention starts with Knowing, the statistics are clear that harassment is occurring in many workplaces.  But who is ultimately responsible for making it stop?  The answer is everyone, but in varying levels.  As with all safety responsibilities, the ultimate responsibility is at the top.  However, everyone can play […]