WCB coverage being expanded for Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters
The Saskatchewan government said the province’s 6,500 volunteer firefighters will have access to the same presumptive coverage as their professional counterparts. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan WCB reports 78 per cent increase in workplace deaths for 2018
There were 48 workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan during 2018 — an increase of 78 per cent from 2017. Continue reading
Syncrude wants judge to dismiss lawsuit of former firefighter with PTSD
Michael Swan filed the lawsuit in Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench late last year seeking damages for lost compensation and benefits, improper paycheque deductions and in lieu of reasonable notice. Continue reading
SFL, NDP calling on changes to workplace safety due to high deaths
By David Baxter Reporter
As of Dec. 3 there have been 47 work related fatalities in Saskatchewan this year, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are calling on new regulation. Continue reading
Partnership helps create psychologically healthy work environments in Sask.
UFred enters partnership with WCB to develop educational programs that help Saskatchewan employers protect the psychological health of their workers. Continue reading
Updates to workers’ compensation rules just the beginning for helping Nova Scotia’s first responders: NDP
First responders in Nova Scotia will no longer have to prove their PTSD is work-related. Continue reading
Proper benefits, supports provided to La Loche school shooting victim: ombudsman
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman has completed her investigation into complaints made against the Workers Compensation Board and the Ministry of Justice by a La Loche school shooting victim. Continue reading
Bee-Clean employee dies at WCB building in Edmonton
Occupational Health and Safety is investigating the death of a cleaning company employee at the Workers Compensation Board building in downtown Edmonton. Continue reading
Luncheons hosted in Regina, Saskatoon for North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Keynote speaker, John Amatt, president of One Step Beyond WorldWide will be sharing how the lessons he has learned on adventures in remote corners of the world apply in our workplaces. Continue reading
27 Saskatchewan workplace deaths in 2017 ‘unacceptable’: WCB
The Workers’ Compensation Board said there were 27 workplace deaths in Saskatchewan last year. Continue reading