Workplace Age Restrictions & Student Safety

With summer approaching, many members hire students for seasonal work. Employers must provide appropriate supervision, orientation, and training to ensure student workers stay safe on the job.

The minimum age of employment is 16 years old, with some exceptions for 14 and 15 year olds. For full details, please refer to the Government of Saskatchewan’s guidelines.

Prepare student workers for a safe and successful summer with these online courses from MSA:

• Introduction to Workplace Safety – Introduces new workers to their rights, responsibilities, and common workplace hazards.
• WHMIS – Provides essential knowledge on identifying and safely handling hazardous materials in the workplace.
• Eye, Hand, and Back Safety – Focuses on preventing injuries to three of the most commonly affected body parts in physically active roles.

MSA also offers an Orientation Webinar to help employers meet training obligations for new and young workers.

Upcoming Training Dates

Upcoming Live Virtual Training:

June 5 OHC Level 1

June 26 OHC Level 2

July 10 Supervision and Safety

July 31 OHC Level 1

August 21 OHC Level 2

More training options available. Online Course Registration

MSA also offers in-house training at members site: In-House Training Request

MSA Safety Leadership Award

Robin Pomedli has exemplified exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to health and safety in his role as EHS Coordinator at F.P. Bourgault Tillage Tools. Through the diligent application of occupational health and safety standards, proactive hazard recognition, and a strong focus on continuous improvement, Robin has played a key role in mitigating risk and elevating the organization’s safety culture.

His lead-by-example approach, dedication to supporting colleagues, and emphasis on personal accountability have reinforced the importance of a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Robin’s contributions have had a lasting and measurable impact on the safety performance of the organization. Of course, if you ask Robin, it takes a team effort to truly make safety work.

Congratulations, Robin, on this well-deserved recognition of your outstanding efforts and dedication to safety leadership.

COR Certified MSA Members

We are proud to recognize Warner Industries, a COR certified MSA member, with their new COR signage and banners, representing their commitment to safety.

These banners are a great way to showcase our members COR status and demonstrate their dedication to maintaining safer workplaces.

Member Discounts and Collaborations

MSA members are eligible for a corporate discount at participating D3H hotels and are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted rates when traveling throughout the province to conduct safety services.

How to Reserve:

•   Call the participating hotel directly OR

•   Email: reservations@d3h.ca

•   Mention that you are a member of the Motor Safety Association to access the discount.

Click here for a list of participating hotels and full discount details.

Disclaimer: The corporate hotel discount is available exclusively to MSA members for corporate travel purposes only. This discount cannot be applied to team bookings, wedding events, or any other non-corporate purposes.

Discover additional MSA member discounts, collaborations, and exclusive offers, by visiting our members' discount page.

Upcoming Travel and Collaboration Opportunities

MSA Safety Consultants will be in the Moose Jaw and Prince Albert areas soon. If your business is interested in having a MSA Consultant come out at no additional charge to provide consulting onsite safety services, contact us at: Info@motorsafety.ca or at 306-721-0688.

If you have any further safety information that you feel should be communicated to our industry and membership, please email: Info@motorsafety.ca

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Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Sincerely,

Ryan J. Bast, CRSP

Executive Director