SK - The government is looking for input from employers and workers as it begins the second phase of its workplace health and safety consultations.

The consultations, which will wrap up on August 31, 2007, will solicit input on proposed amendments to areas such as:

• The general duties of employers, supervisors, suppliers and contractors with regard to health and safety.
• Establishing occupational health committees and occupational health and safety programs.
• Occupational health and safety appeal procedures and timelines.
• Health and safety training and record-keeping.

"Saskatchewan has reduced its workplace injury rate by 18 per cent since 2003," Labour Minister David Forbes said. "That's a significant accomplishment, but it's only the beginning. We can - and we must - do more to reduce the number of people being injured at work."

The proposed amendments are primarily based on recommendations from the Occupational Health and Safety Council, a bi-partite group with representation from both employers and workers. Following this consultation, the Department of Labour will assess the results and put forward recommendations for amendments to the legislation.

If you are interested in providing feedback on these changes or seeing the complete list of consultation topics you can visit www.labour.gov.sk.ca.

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