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Province-wide initiative announced to combat workplace injuries due to violence
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Violence is the fifth highest cause of workplace injuries in Saskatchewan. On Thursday, the
“Workers shouldn’t go to work and feel threatened by violence,”
In 2016,
The WCB and SASWH presented the initiative to leaders in key industries at a meeting in Regina on Thursday. The Provincial Violence Prevention Framework includes a toolkit that will be piloted in facilities in Saskatchewan health regions. Tools include information, training, manuals, web content and videos for employers and workers.
The development of the provincial violence framework will be lead by
“Violence in the workplace, whether it is a physical attack or psychological or verbal violence, is a threat to Saskatchewan workers, and a growing problem for supervisors and employers,”
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour has said it is supportive of the initiative.
“Everyone has the right to a safe and healthy workplace. This initiative is an important step to raising awareness about the issue of violence in order to prevent these injuries,” said Lori Johb, chair of the SASWH board of directors and SFL secretary-treasurer.