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Notice to SHCA Members about the Coronavirus

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:35:00 +0000

SHCA is advising all members to ensure they have the proper preventative measures in place to address any potential exposure to COVID-19.

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SHCA Member Action Needed: Add Your Voice to Ours

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:34:00 +0000

In February, SHCA sent a package to the respective Members of the Legislature on both sides of the house, regarding our continued concerns over delayed project tenders and slow awards. Along with this letter is a proposed timeline as well as economic information that support a continued need for a strategic, long-term plan for the government’s most […]

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A Worthy Cause

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:33:00 +0000

Think BIG – Q1, 2020 – A Worthy Cause

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You’re Invited – OHS Investigations & Workplace Safety Law: An Update

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:31:00 +0000

The legal landscape relating to workplace safety law is constantly evolving and changing. Increasing inspection and enforcement activities are serious matters for your organization. Do you know your rights if an incident occurs and the regulators are asking to interview your employees? Does your organization know how to properly navigate prime contractor responsibilities? Are you aware […]

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Sask 1st Call New Ticket Request Process

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:30:00 +0000

Sask 1st Call is excited to announce that it joined the Western Before You Dig consortia and transitioned to a new software platform on March 1, 2020 for all new locate requests. We expect that by joining this partnership and moving to the OneCallAccess platform, Sask 1st Call users will benefit through: Collaborating and unifying of “One Call” services […]

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Work Zone Manuals – Updates

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:28:00 +0000

With the help of the Work Zone Signing Committee (WZSC), several updates have been made to the Traffic Control Devices Manual For Work Zones (TCDMWZ). Most of these changes are to help clarify existing traffic accommodation policies. A summary of these changes can be found in the attached Record of Amendments. The revised manual (including […]

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HCSAS AGM awards banquet is March 27

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:26:00 +0000

The Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan is hosting its AGM Awards Banquet on March 27, 2020 in Regina. Register here.

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Special Events Celebrating Women in Construction

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:25:00 +0000

The industry is working hard to create a better environment for women in construction. Organizations across North America are cognizant of the impending labour gap and the construction industry needs to coax more than 300,000 Canadians to choose a construction career in order to keep pace with demand, according to On-Site magazine. Ensuring that women view construction […]

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Spring Weight Restrictions on Secondary Highways

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:25:00 +0000

As the weather warms and the daylight-hours increase, truckers and shippers are being reminded to begin reducing truck loads on some provincial highways. During this time of year, secondary highways revert back to regulation weights, which will prevent damage to these roads. “Weight restrictions are put in place at various times of the year on provincial […]

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Spencer Russell National Technical Lead ELRUS Calgary, Alberta

SHCA — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:23:00 +0000

Being the grandson of ELRUS founder Roland Russell makes being the national technical lead for the company a family affair. Although Spencer began working for the company when it opened its Saskatoon branch in 2013, he was introduced to the business at a far earlier age. “Essentially growing up, I would spend every Saturday and […]

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