MODEL OHS POLICIES—SASKATCHEWAN VERSIONS

Saskatchewan OHS Reg. (Secs. 22(1)(a) and (c)) require employers to adopt an OHS Policy statement of its policy with respect to the health and safety of workers and of the safety responsibilities of the employer, supervisors and workers. Govt. guidelines recommend that the OHS policy state the organization’s health and safety philosophy and management’s commitment to prevent accidents and occupational illnesses; list the objectives of the health and safety program; indicate who’s responsible for and accountable for various elements of the program; and say that substandard health and safety performance won`t be accepted. Here are 3 version of an OHS Policy from WorkSafeSaskatchewan that you can adapt if you’re in Sask.