FALL PROTECTION & PREVENTION

Take Safety to New Heights

During the fall and winter, there is an increased risk of injuries in the construction industry with unpredictable weather and an urgency to get projects finished before snowfall. As temperatures drop and daylight fades, the change in seasons is a good reminder to be even more careful when it comes to slips, trips and falls.


Among the most frequent causes of injury in construction, falls have the potential to be serious or even life-threatening. Check out our latest article for essential tips to help avoid slips, trips and falls on your job site all year round. (Hint: it includes training).

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2024 SCSA AWARDS

Congratulations to all the Finalists

In no particular order, we are pleased to announce the finalists for this year's SCSA Awards:


Corporate Leadership in Safety

Kooler Refrigeration

CandorBuild Construction

Creative Door


Safety Leader

Chris Gilbert, Black & MacDonald

Barb Krause-Snow, Raven Roofing

Lance Peters, Breck Construction


Safety Practitioner

Chris Paposi, Ram Steel

Tyler Peters, Graham

Danny Beason, Commercial Sandblasting & Painting (Industrial Corrosion Control)


Watch our social media pages in the next few weeks for finalist profiles and winner announcements...

From ground disturbance to fall protection, we've got the training you need to stay safe on site, in confined spaces or at heights. Choose online or in person courses with friendly, knowledgeable SCSA instructors:


Online

Oct 11 – Ground Disturbance for Construction

Oct 15 – Confined Space Monitoring & Entry

Oct 15 – Safety Auditor Fundamentals

Oct 16 – WHMIS Train the Trainer

Oct 17 – Basic Training Techniques

Oct 17 – Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 22 – OHC Training Lvl 1

Oct 23 – Contractor Training

Oct 24 – Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 24 – Effective Claims Management

Oct 29 – Safety Management

Oct 29 – Leadership for Safety Excellence

Oct 31 – Safety Administration


Saskatoon

Oct 15 – Leadership for Safety Excellence

Oct 24 – Fall Protection & Prevention

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SASK CONSTRUCTION MOVEMBER CHALLENGE

MO or MOve for Men's Health

Movember is the leading charity for men’s health. We are pleased to partner with the Construction Associations of Saskatchewan to promote the Sask Construction Industry Movember Challenge.

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Our industry has one of the highest rates of suicide and many of our peers who face mental health challenges don’t reach out for help. Through this collective challenge, you are invited to join us to break the silence surrounding mental health and take proactive steps—whether you choose to MOve (walk, run, etc.) or MO (grow a mustache).

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YOUR TRUSTED SAFETY PARTNER

Rockin' it since the 90s

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TOOL BOX TALKS

Check out these talks or suggest a topic you'd like to know more about: Excavating and Trenching, Emergency Preparedness, Presenteeism, Impalement Hazards, Confined Space.

AUDITSOFT TRAINING

All COR® and SECOR® internal audits are moving to a new electronic audit tool. Sign up for training facilitated by AuditSoft experts and reach out to your advisor if you have questions.

ON DEMAND TRAINING

Want to take a course but don't have a full free day at a time? Take Leadership for Safety Excellence at your own pace over several weeks or brush up on construction safety essentials and other skills.

If you have Safety, you're ready for growth, here are 6 ways to help your company grow.


We're Number 1! We really mean you all collectively.


Want to up your leadership game, read a book they say. There's an easier way.


We always knew dad jokes were key to life development.


There's a reason you have a finance department. Tracking is the key you likely need for yourself.


Wrapping the eNews with a construction week wrap-up.


The Construction Associations of Saskatchewan is coming.


We are always looking for Board Members too. Submit and expression of interest today.


TRY THE SAFETY QUIZ

Legislation proved difficult last month, with a 50% average. October's quiz won't be so scaaarrry.

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is a non-profit organization funded by the construction industry to provide cost-effective safety training, programs and advice. Committed to injury prevention, the SCSA serves over 8,000 companies that employ workers in building construction and are registered with the Saskatchewan WCB for residential, commercial & industrial construction or construction trades.

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