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Safety is job one!

From 2000 to 2004, residential construction had a lower 5-year average injury frequency rate than the manufacturing sector for dairy products and soft drinks, the meat, poultry and fish processing industry and the agricultural manufacturing and processing industry.

A safe working environment is the law. Occupational Health and Safety regulations require that everyone in the workplace work together to identify and control health and safety hazards. Companies can be fined for not complying.

The Home Builders’ Associations that represent Saskatchewan’s residential construction industry are continually developing safety programs and promoting them to their members. The Associations believe that the residential construction job site can be one of the safer working environments.

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is one of the primary organizations offering safety training to the construction industry. In addition to specific courses on safety techniques and equipment, such as first aid or fall protection devices, the SCSA offers larger programs designed to develop a company-wide commitment to safety. The Home Builders’ Associations work closely with the SCSA in promoting its courses and programs to members of the residential construction industry. For more information on the SCSA go to www.scsaonline.ca

The industry is always looking for new ways to promote safety, and it is only through this commitment that the safest work environment can be achieved. Safety is not just the law, safety is job one.

A note about the photos

Most of the photographs in this publication are posed for illustration purposes and may not meet all current safety standards and regulations.

Safety requirements may vary depending on the site conditions and/or the job being done. Generally, basic personal protection equipment (PPE) is considered to be a hard hat, safety glasses and safety boots. These items are required by all workers at all times. Clothing should be long pants, and a shirt with sleeves (6 inches or more). Other PPE, such as fall protection, hearing protection and safety gloves are also required for certain situations. It is the responsibility of the individual to use PPE and follow safety procedures and guidelines.

Safety training is the right of all workers and should be completed prior to working on a job site. Contact the Home Builders’ Associations or the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association for more information on available safety courses:

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA)
Regina: (306) 525-0175 or 1-800-817-2079
Saskatoon: (306) 652-0907 or 1-800-817-2081

www.scsaonline.ca