Cactus Roofing of Saskatoon, has pleaded guilty to six counts under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, 1993 for failure to utilize a fall protection system, failure to use appropriate footwear, failure to use appropriate protective headwear and failure to ensure a portable ladder is secured during use. 

101008494 Saskatchewan Ltd, operating as Venice House Restaurant in North Battleford, was found guilty of two charges under The Labour Standards Act in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 6.

The Saskatchewan Employment Act (Bill 85) today passed third and final reading in the Legislative Assembly.  The Act consolidates 12 pieces of labour legislation into one updated and comprehensive Act that protects workers, promotes growth and increases accountability. 

The Government of Saskatchewan has passed The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2012, which amends existing workers’ compensation legislation to improve client service, fairness, efficiency and accountability.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 5-11 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.  The theme this year is Safety and Health: A Commitment for Life.  Are You as Safe as You Think?

Today a moment of silence was observed and the names of 60 people who died as a result of workplace injuries and illnesses last year in Saskatchewan were read into the record at the provincial legislature.

Carmen Hill, operating as Hill Framing and Renovations of Saskatoon, was found guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court on three charges under Saskatchewan’s Labour Standards Act.

Saskatchewan is poised to become the first province in Canada to require mandatory reporting of public buildings that are known to contain asbestos.