Saskatchewan is experiencing an era of prosperity and positive growth.  With growth comes challenges, like hiring and retaining employees who match your workplace needs. WorkSafe Saskatchewan, a partnership between the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations & Workplace Safety and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board is focused on eliminating workplace injuries in our province. The primary goal of WorkSafe is Mission: Zero.  We believe all injuries are predictable and, therefore, are preventable. Through WorkSafe we provide injury prevention programs, information and support to workers and employers in Saskatchewan. Our ambitious goal is zero injuries, zero fatalities and zero suffering.  We believe that achieving excellence in anything requires the pursuit of perfection.  Vince Lombardi said “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Over 350 Saskatchewan business leaders have publicly declared they are in pursuit of Mission: Zero perfection, and are achieving safety excellence. So how do [...]

 Mike Bossy, four-time Stanley Cup winner and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, shared his thoughts with local Grade 9 students in a discussion on "Safety in Sports and the Workplace", hosted by K+S Potash Canada, WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Queen City Kinsmen. Best remembered as one of the greatest pure scorers in NHL history, Mike Bossy’s hockey career ended at age 30 due to injury. Today, as Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship for the New York Islanders, he is uniquely qualified to provide insight into hockey safety. While the sport has made significant strides in areas like improved equipment and rule changes in an effort to increase safety on the ice, players continue to suffer major injuries at an unacceptable rate. This leads many to believe that it all comes down to the split-second decisions of the players themselves and their personal commitment to safe actions. That message [...]

Order your Mission: Zero safety glasses now! Every day, 200 Canadian workers sustain eye injuries on the job, often resulting in lost time and, in some cases, either temporary or permanent vision loss. The majority of these eye injuries could have been prevented if workers had been wearing proper eye protection. WorkSafe Saskatchewan and CNIB have signed a three year partnership agreement to provide injury prevention presentations and safety glasses to schools throughout Saskatchewan. John Rafferty, President and CEO of CNIB said, “Seventy five per cent of sight loss is preventable. Partnerships, such as this one with WorkSafe, help CNIB get its message into schools, homes and the community through the students.” Knowledge is power in the fight against vision loss. There are many preventative measures you can take to keep your eyes healthy: Have your eyes examined regularly by an eye-care professional. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet. Wear [...]