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Notice: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) was recently notified by employers about receiving calls from supply companies selling first aids kits. While employers are required to provide a first aid station and kit under this section of The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 & Regulations, OHS does not prescribe how an employer must obtain supplies or approve a supplier. Employers should obtain the station and kit from legitimate retailers, keeping in mind it is still the responsibility of the employer to ensure the safety kit is compliant with the legislation and regulations.

For more information on OHS legislation and regulations, please contact OHS at 1-800-567-7233.

In 1972, Saskatchewan pioneered occupational health and safety legislation in Canada. This was the first jurisdiction to legislate a system that made health and safety the joint responsibility of management and workers, required worker-management occupational health committees to be actively involved in identifying and resolving health and safety concerns and enshrined and protected workers' fundamental rights.

		Overview of Occupational Health and Safety

		The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 Review

		Cold Condition Guidelines for Working Outside

		H1N1 Influenza and Occupational Health and Safety

		Celebrate Health and Safety with NAOSH Week The theme for this year's North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 2 to 8, is "Safety and Health: A Commitment for Life! How Safe Are You?"

		Enforcement of Health and Safety Requirements and Appeals

		Government Releases Workers' Compensation Report

		First Aid First aiders who operate in more than one province or territory in western Canada, need to know how to meet the first aid training standards of multiple jurisdictions. As well, employers, contractors or, in some cases, business owners need to know what supplies and resources they must provide to first aid attendants at Saskatchewan workplaces.

		Forms - OH&S

		FORUM III LEADING WORKPLACE CHANGE The Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will host a two-day tripartite, national event that will bring together subject experts, workers, employers, and governments to share their knowledge and experience around the rapidly evolving workplace.

		Harassment Prevention Legislation

		Keepsake Fetal Ultrasound Policy Accordingly, the Radiation Safety Unit (RSU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour recommends that expecting mothers only expose their fetus to ultrasound for approved medical purposes that have been referred by a duly qualified medical practitioner.

		Occupational Health Committees

		OH&S Publications, Hazard Alerts, Safety Bulletins

		OHS Tip Sheets Here are some occupational health and safety-related tip sheets for young workers, employers, supervisors and parents.

		OH&S Training Schedule and Publication List

		Occupational Health and Safety Related Links

		Province Honours Workers on Day of Mourning Saskatchewan recognizes April 28 as the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on-the-job.

		Radiation The Radiation Safety Unit works to ensure that owners and operators of radiation devices and the public are not exposed unnecessarily to radiation.

		Taking Action for a Healthy and Safe Workplace

		WHMIS

		Workplace Smoking Ban - Effective May 2009

		WorkSafe Saskatchewan The WorkSafe Saskatchewan website is a collection of information designed to help workers and employers prevent injuries and illness in their workplace.

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