SCAFFOLDING SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Essential Guidance for Leaders

At our recent conference, the SCSA's Bill Gessell sat down with experienced scaffolder Justin Lasnier to discuss practical ways that you can ensure scaffold systems remain safe and stable throughout any project lifecycle.

Scaffolds are the essential temporary bones of many projects, but they also represent some of the most significant risks on Saskatchewan job sites. Well-built scaffolding often blends into the site. The skill behind it can be taken for granted. Hazards can be overlooked.

Check out the full article to improve your approach and reduce complacency around these structures.

SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK

May 4-9, 2026

Safety and Health Week highlights the importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace and beyond.

Our advisors are active across the province, visiting members, attending safety days and delivering safety demonstrations. Reach out to our team if you have questions, need assistance or want to book a site visit. Every week is safety and health week as far as we're concerned.

It's also Mental Health Week. 1 in 5 Canadians report feeling lonely often or always. This year, the focus is on connection. Take a moment to connect at work - check in with someone, take a break together, start a conversation.

Connect with us in Regina on May 13 for a panel discussion focused on raising awareness and addressing mental health challenges within the construction industry. It will be an engaging conversation about well-being, support and building a healthier workplace culture.

Mental Health in Construction Panel

Wed. May 13

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local Market, 1377 Hamilton Street, Regina

Book your spot to learn in person, online or by group request with our friendly instructors.

Online

May 11 - Effective Claims Management

May 12 - Contractor Training

May 13 - Fall Protection & Prevention

May 13&14 - Leadership for Safety Excellence

May 14 - Aerial Work Platform

May 19 - Fall Protection

May 20 - Safety Auditor Fundamentals

May 21 - WHMIS Train the Trainer

May 26 - Ground Disturbance for Construction

May 27 - OHC Training Lvl1

May 28 - Confined Space Monitoring & Entry

May 29 - Fall Protection

June 1&2 - Basic Training Techniques

June 3 - Fall Protection

June 3 - Safety Management

Saskatoon

May 7 - Fall Protection & Prevention

May 19 - General Scaffold Safety

May 20&21 - Leadership for Safety Excellence

May 22 - Fall Protection & Prevention

June 1 - Fall Protection & Prevention

Regina

May 11 - Fall Protection & Prevention

May 21 - General Scaffold Safety

May 26 - Fall Protection & Prevention

May 27&28 - Leadership for Safety Excellence

June 4 - Safety Auditor Fundamentals

Prince Albert

May 20 - Confined Space Monitoring & Entry

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

Short on time or need a flexible option? On Demand is always available.

SAFETY CULTURE SURVEY

Respond by May 15

Take part in the Safety Culture Survey to:

• Measure your team's attitudes around safety
• Predict areas of weakness where your company may be at risk
• Prevent injuries and reduce claims

Did you know it's proven effective as a leading indicator?

Over 880 Saskatchewan construction companies have already participated.

What are you waiting for?

Everyone who does the survey is entered to win SCSA prize packs.

WEBINAR ON OHS REGULATIONS

In case you missed it, you can review a presentation by Bryan Lloyd, executive director of OHS from the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. He shared details about the regulations review process and timelines for submitting your feedback during the next phase, set for fall 2026.

TOOL BOX TALKS

Check out new topics Cargo Basics and Skid Steer Safety. Keep your team safe around temporary structures with Temporary Stairs, Tube & Clamp Scaffolds, Guardrails and Working Platforms.

FLEXIBLE TRAINING

New to construction or need a refresher on safety essentials? Everyone on site needs SCOT®. Take popular courses Leadership for Safety Excellence and Safety Auditor Fundamentals on demand.

Lend a helping bucket. or hand (to get a burger) and make a donation to the P.A. foodbank.

Is this an investment in Construction? Still the same ol' answer to the workforce.

Get rid of (lung)squatters. New Silica resource from our friends in Nova Scotia.

Good road habits and tech to apply on any worksite.

Maybe the best way to prevent falls is to stand down.

Successful safety culture starts with the right tools and leading indicators.

Regina had cable cars?? The 11th Avenue construction reveals the past.

Most women aren't getting enough rest. Check out 7 Types of Rest and how you can get more of it.

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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