SFL believes more inspectors are needed to stop workplace injuries, deaths
There have been several workplace-related accidents, resulting in two deaths in Saskatchewan in August alone, and one organization believes it’s the direct result of government cutbacks.
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour President Larry Hubich said the province has seen a growing workforce over the last number of years, but believes the number of inspectors hasn’t kept pace.
He thinks that’s translating into work sites that are more dangerous.
“I think it’s a direct result of the cutbacks that we’ve seen to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) over the last few years. I think we’re seeing it culminating in a number of very serious accidents that are resulting in workers being killed,” said Hubich.