Saskatchewan RAVS documents. Written to SK legislation.

Saskatchewan RAVS — common questions

Why do Saskatchewan contractors need ISNetworld RAVS?

Major Saskatchewan operators — Nutrien (formerly PotashCorp and Mosaic), Cameco, SaskPower, SaskEnergy, Whitecap Resources, and Canadian Natural Resources — use ISNetworld to pre-qualify contractors. The RAVS (Review and Verification Service) section verifies that your safety program meets the operator's requirements and aligns with Saskatchewan legislation. Without passing RAVS, your company cannot be approved to work for that client. Saskatchewan RAVS reference The Saskatchewan Employment Act (SS 2013, c S-15.1) and the Saskatchewan OHS Regulations, 2020 (RRS c O-1.1 Reg 1).

What legislation governs Saskatchewan workplace safety?

Occupational health and safety in Saskatchewan is governed by The Saskatchewan Employment Act (Part III — Occupational Health and Safety) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (RRS c O-1.1 Reg 1), which came into force in July 2021. Worksafe Saskatchewan administers the legislation on behalf of the Workers' Compensation Board. Key requirements include confined space entry, fall protection, hazardous substances (WHMIS), PPE, mobile equipment, and working alone. Our RAVS documents reference these specific sections.

How are Saskatchewan RAVS different from Alberta RAVS?

Saskatchewan RAVS are written to The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the Saskatchewan OHS Regulations, using Saskatchewan-specific regulatory language and references. Alberta RAVS are written to the Alberta OHS Act and OHS Code. While the safety topics covered are similar, ISNetworld reviewers verify that your answers cite the correct provincial legislation for where you operate. If your work is primarily in Saskatchewan, use Saskatchewan RAVS. We also carry Alberta and National RAVS for companies that work across provinces.

Which Saskatchewan RAVS elements are most commonly required?

The most frequently required Saskatchewan RAVS elements include: Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Energy Isolation (Lockout/Tagout), WHMIS, Personal Protective Equipment, Incident Reporting and Investigation, Emergency Preparedness, Working Alone, and Powered Mobile Equipment. For potash mining contractors working with Nutrien or Mosaic, additional elements often required include Ground Control, Rigging and Lifting, and Explosives and Blasting. The specific elements required depend on your ISNetworld hiring client's configuration.

Do I need SCSA COR certification and RAVS — or just one?

COR certification (through the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association or SCSA) and ISNetworld RAVS serve different purposes. COR is a voluntary third-party audit program that certifies your overall safety management system. RAVS is a pre-qualification tool used by specific operators on ISNetworld. Some Saskatchewan companies pursue both — COR for the rebate benefit (up to 10% WCB premium reduction) and RAVS to qualify for operator contracts. Others need only RAVS. If you need help determining which applies to your situation, On-Track Safety offers consulting services.

Can I use Saskatchewan RAVS for Avetta or ComplyWorks submissions?

ISNetworld, Avetta, and ComplyWorks are separate pre-qualification platforms. However, the underlying content — what your safety program covers and how it aligns with Saskatchewan regulations — is the same for all three. Our RAVS documents provide that safety program content. You copy it into whichever platform's questionnaire your hiring client uses. Our documents work for any pre-qualification platform that asks for RAVS-style safety program information.