Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan (HCSAS), based in Regina, has established itself as a crucial provider of safety training for high-risk industries, especially those involved in ground-breaking work, such as digging, demolition, paving, and trenching. The organization also serves clients in highline electrical work and sewer services, helping companies meet strict safety standards and achieve the Safety Certification of Recognition (COR).
Comprehensive Safety Training Solutions
Hands-on safety training designed for high-risk industries, building real-world skills.
Essential flag training for roadside workers in construction and paving sectors.
Preparing workers for safety in highline electrical environments and other high-risk areas.
Guiding companies through training to achieve or maintain certification standards.
Providing on-site access to safety training and resources through digital innovation.
On-site testing to ensure workers are prepared for real-world safety challenges.
Their programs are primarily conducted in-person at locations in Regina and Saskatoon, offering hands-on classroom training over two days, followed by practical testing handled on-site by the companies themselves. While the majority of their training remains in-person, HCSAS has incorporated online components for specific courses, allowing participants to complete some hours remotely.
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“Most of our classes are hands-on, but we’ve integrated online sessions for those needing a flexible approach.”
Kelly Bridges Office Coordinator & COR Administrator
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Primary List of Services
- Safety Certification of Recognition (COR) Training
- Auditor Training for Safety Compliance
- Flag Training for Roadside Workers
- In-Person Classroom Safety Training
- Online Components for Flexible Training
- On-Site Practical Testing and Evaluations
- High-Risk Industry Safety Programs (e.g., trenching, demolition, electrical, sewer services)
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“We’re quite flexible, which allows us to be a leader in our area. From online to on-site to blended formats, we meet our clients’ training needs however they need us to.”
Kelly Bridges Office Coordinator & COR Administrator
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More about the Heavy Construction Safety Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
HCSAS serves a diverse client base, from major organizations to smaller road paving companies and heavy equipment dealers. Their flag training program, designed for roadside workers, is especially popular among clients in the paving and construction sectors. Although based in Regina, HCSAS’s certifications are recognized across Canada, allowing companies from different provinces to access transferable safety credentials.
Looking ahead, HCSAS envisions a future where safety processes are even more streamlined with the adoption of new technologies. Kelly expressed hope for a transition to QR code-based systems that could enable on-site access to training and safety resources with just a scan, much like airport-style boarding passes. “I see it becoming even more digital, like everything will be on a phone, and you’ll just scan it at a worksite,” she said.
HCSAS’s training programs are specifically designed to address the unique challenges of high-risk industries, including trenching, demolition, highline electrical work, and sewer services, ensuring that workers in these fields adhere to the highest safety standards.
