The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Cold Weather Resources
Winter is definitely here and that means thinking about how to work safely in cold weather. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) outlines the following factors to consider:
  • Air temperature
  • Air movement (wind speed)
  • Humidity (wetness)

The CCOHS goes on to say these challenges can be addressed with proper insulation (layered protective clothing), by physical activity, and by controlled exposure to cold (work/rest schedule). Read MORE

At what temperature should warm-up breaks for workers begin? What does shivering signal? Which body parts are likely to feel cold first? WorkSafe SK has a fact sheet for Working in Cold Conditions. View HERE

Need a Tool Box Talk to combat the cold? Find the following on our website:
Instructor Led Training
Online and In Classrooms Before Christmas
Our quality courses with experienced instructors can help ensure you and your team get home safe to enjoy the holidays. Book your spot:

Dec. 8 - Confined Space Proficiency VR (Saskatoon)
Dec. 9 - Confined Space Proficiency VR (Regina)
Dec. 9 - Aerial Work Platform Safety Awareness
Dec. 13 - Contractor Training
Dec. 13 - Leadership for Safety Excellence (Saskatoon)
Dec. 14 - Fall Protection & Prevention (Saskatoon)
Dec. 15 - Effective Claims Management
Dec. 15 - Occupational Health Committee Lvl 1
Dec. 16 - WHMIS Train the Trainer
Dec. 21 - Confined Spaces Monitoring & Entry

Need training in the new year? Check out our 2023 schedule online and plan ahead.
Great SCOT®
Safety Construction Orientation Training

This popular online training course was recently refreshed and updated. With 13 modules focused on fundamental aspects of worksite safety, updates include a new look, updated legislation references, added content on Mental Health, new info on PPE, and links to additional resources.

SCOT remains an essential course for new and young workers entering the construction industry and those requiring re-certification every five years.
MORE UPDATES
TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
The holidays can be a challenging time of year. If you or someone you care about are struggling, there is no need to suffer in silence. Mental wellness resources are available here.
COR® UPDATES COMING YOUR WAY
Continuous improvement is a cornerstone of the COR program. A new standard and audit tool will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The previous audit tool will no longer be used in the new year. Read more
Check out the NEW Developing a Safe Job Procedure in our Leadership Tool Box Talks series.
Tis the season, review these 16 tips for Christmas light safety to make sure your holidays stay merry and bright. Also brush up on ladder safety: step ladder tips or extension ladder tips.

Slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of serious workplace injuries. Know your hazards and how to prevent them.

Are you learning all you can from incidents? Improve the quality of incident investigations with this online Incident Learning Resource.

Workers find it difficult to disconnect if they have irregular work hours, heavy workloads, or feel they are expected to respond at all times. Support employees to disconnect from work.

How does a construction site prepare for Christmas night? Enjoy this children's book on video.
Like Wordle? Guess the SCSAWordle
The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is a non-profit organization funded by the construction industry to provide quality, affordable safety training, programs and advice. The SCSA serves over 14,000 companies that employ workers in building construction and are registered with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for residential, commercial & industrial construction or construction trades.

Established in 1995, the SCSA remains committed to injury prevention. The vision of the SCSA is to create the Safest Construction Environment in Canada through its mission of Constructing Safety Leadership.