Stricter Work Alone Regulations for Saskatchewan

Nov 5, 2012 - It was announced this past Saturday that the Saskatchewan government is changing labour regulations for better protection of lone workers in retail and gas stores.The regulation calls for a check-in system and panic button requirements for all employees working alone in late-night retail establishments.In addition, Saskatchewan’s Bill 23, which is to go in to effect this Wednesday, will increase penalties for workplace safety violations. SafetyLine can provide employers with and effective solution to meet the new regulations in a simple manner and cost-efficient manner

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. Originally posted @ Global news Canada

REGINA – The Saskatchewan government is changing labour rules in an effort to better protect late-night retail workers from violence.Labour Minister Don Morgan told the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour convention in Regina that new regulations include a check-in system and personal emergency transmitters for all employees working alone in late-night retail establishments.Read it on Global News: Global News | Saskatchewan will protect convenience store employees who work alone

Originally posted @ Regina Leader-Post

Morgan also announced new legislation and a regulatory change to strengthen workplace safety in Saskatchewan.Bill 23, which will come into force on Wednesday, will increase penalties for workplace safety violations and allow for summary offence ticketing, similar to the same type of tickets that drivers get on the spot for infractions such as speeding.