A local woman has been recognized for her commitment to promoting safety when on the job. Audrey MacMurchy, who works at Kingston Midstream (KM) Ltd. in Estevan, is the winner of the WorkSafe . . .
COVID-19 likely played a role in the drop in workplace injuries in 2020.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 4 minute read • Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan, left, was joined by Workers Compensation Board Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky to announce a provincial fatalities and serious injuries strategy at the Legislative Building in Regina in December 2019. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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While COVID-19 has added to the toll of workplace injury, the pandemic has also likely played a role in reducing the injury rate overall, says a spokesman for the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).
COVID-19 likely played a role in the drop in workplace injuries in 2020.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 4 minute read • Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan, left, was joined by Workers Compensation Board Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky to announce a provincial fatalities and serious injuries strategy at the Legislative Building in Regina in December 2019. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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While COVID-19 has added to the toll of workplace injury, the pandemic has also likely played a role in reducing the injury rate overall, says a spokesman for the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).
April 28 was first declared as the National Day of Mourning by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. The day is now annually observed across Canada as a way to pay tribute to individuals killed, injured or stricken with illness in the workplace. The death and injury of workers is a tragedy not just for the families of the deceased workers, but for all Saskatchewan residents, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. The best way we can honour those who have lost their lives from workplace injuries or illness is to take responsibility for health and safety in the workplace to ensure that all workers go home safe at the end of the day.