AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to the Finalists

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

Corporate Leadership in Safety

Community Electric (CEL)

Westridge Construction

Flowtech Mechanical

Safety Leader

Dustin Chenier (Pro-Western Mechanical)

Scott Tully (Allan Construction) 

Drew Richardson (Keller Foundations)

Safety Practitioner

Liz Hunter (Canadian Base Operators)

Alex Stark (Glacier Glass Service Regina)

Natasha Deitz (Gypsum Drywall Interiors & Pacesetter New Homes)

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

HIGH ENERGY HAZARDS

Prevent Serious Injuries & Fatalities

Thanks to everyone who participated in our special workshop and keynote dinner with Dr. Steven Ayer on high-energy hazards last month.

You can find resources on energy-based safety to share with your team here: 

https://www.safetyfunction.com/ebs

For further training on these concepts, visit our On Demand Training: 

High Energy Hazards and SIF Prevention

Share this Tool Box Talk too: Hazardous Energy Wheel

Whether you prefer to train in person, online or on demand, we have you covered. If you work on multi-employer sites, check out updated Contractor Training. Working at heights, get your fall protection. Need WHMIS, you can now do it in your own time.

Online Training

Oct 8 - Effective Claims Management

Oct 13-14 - Leadership for Safety Excellence

Oct 14 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 16 - Aerial Work Platform

Oct 20 - WHMIS Train the Trainer

Oct 21 - OHC Training Level 1

Oct 26 - Safety Management

Oct 28 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 29 - Safety Auditor Fundamentals

Nov 2-3 - Basic Training Techniques

Nov 4 - Effective Claims Management

Nov 5 - Contractor Training

Saskatoon

Oct 15 - Safety Auditor Fundamentals

Oct 21 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 28-29 - Leadership for Safety Excellence

Nov 2 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Regina

Oct 15 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Oct 20 - Confined Space

Oct 26 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Have a group of 8 or more? We'll come to you. Submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance.

SAFETY CULTURE SURVEY

Respond by October 16

On now, take part in the Safety Culture Survey to:

• Measure your team's attitudes around safety
• Predict areas of weakness and risk
• Prevent injuries and reduce claims

It's proven effective as a leading indicator, and over 900 SK construction have participated.

Get insights into your company culture by encouraging your team to take a few minutes for the survey. Two random draws for SCSA prize packs are up for grabs.

TOOL BOX TALKS

Risk of injuries on site goes up if there's Complacency in the Workplace - a new tool box talk. Also see Work Refusal, Mind of Safety, Violence Policy, Psychosocial Hazards, Isolated Work and more.

JOIN OUR BOARD

The SCSA board of directors is a mix of industry professionals, including owners, management, organized labour and general workforce. See the Governance page on our website for more info, and submit your Expression of Interest to join the SCSA board in 2027.

WORKSAFE SASK REGIONAL WORKSHOP OCT 15

Attend the free WorkSafe regional workshop Thurs. Oct. 15 at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton.  Employers, supervisors, OHC members and workers gain practical tools to help prevent serious injuries, strengthen safety culture and support effective return-to-work practices. More info & register

BIZ EXPO & PROCUREMENT FORUM OCT 22

Hosted by the Ministry of SaskBuilds & Procurement and the Ministry of Trade & Export Development, the event in Regina connects suppliers with public-sector procurement officials. Find details and get tickets here.

PRINCE ALBERT SAFETY BREAKFAST NOV 25

Join us over breakfast to learn about keeping your sites safe from theft, plus requirements for a violence prevention program. Speakers from Prince Albert Police Department and the Ministry of Labour Relations & Workplace Safety. Details and RSVP here.

A tip of the hardhat to all 55,000 of you

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Schools in Northern SK are prepping youth for careers around mine construction

Workplace demands, exposures and injury risk factors with the Sask Work Mobile Research Lab

Safety is not a race to check boxes, but this is. . .

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 10,000 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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