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Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to the health and safety of our staff, students and visitors. Our focus on health and safety supports our continued advancement as a leader in providing post-secondary education and technical training to the province of Saskatchewan.

The Health, Safety and Security department in Human Resources partners with stakeholders to develop health, safety and security policies, standards and practices at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Within this department, there are two units:

  1. Health and Safety
    This unit is responsible for the health and safety of students and employees.
  2. Campus Safety and Security
    This unit is responsible for the safety and security of our campus communities and works closely with fire and emergency services, law enforcement agencies and other community partners to ensure Sask Polytech provides a safe learning and working environment.

Campus emergency procedures

The Health, Safety and Security team oversees Campus Security, administers Sask Polytech's Emergency Response Notification System and provides education and leadership in the emergency planning, response and personal safety.

For security-related requests other than emergencies, contact Campus Safety and Security in your campus city.

Emergency? Call 911

Call 911 for fires, medical emergencies, violence, or crime in progress. If you are calling from a Sask Polytech phone dial 9-911 then call Campus Safety and Security:

  • Moose Jaw 306-691-8300
  • Prince Albert 306-960-3995
  • Regina 306-775-7777
  • Saskatoon 306-659-4444

Medical emergency

  1. Call 911.
  2. Call Campus Safety and Security inform them that you have called 911 and the location of the emergency:
    • Moose Jaw 306-691-8300
    • Prince Albert 306-960-3995
    • Regina 306-775-7777
    • Saskatoon 306-659-4444
  3. Provide any assistance you can.

Emergency Notification System (ENS)

Emergency Notification System device

In the event of an emergency that is not a fire or medical, the ENS will be activated.

  • An alert message will be broadcast on the Sask Polytech emergency notification beacons, computers and VoIP.
  • Follow instructions as provided.
  • As updates become available they will be posted on Sask Polytech social media channels and accessible through the pink alert bar on saskpolytech.ca.

Alert bar example in Saskpolytech page

Armed intruder

Follow Emergency Notification System instructions.

  • RUN if there’s a safe escape route. Tell others to leave, call 911 and Campus Safety and Security:
    • Moose Jaw 306-691-8300
    • Prince Albert 306-960-3995
    • Regina 306-775-7777
    • Saskatoon 306-659-4444
  • HIDE if you can’t escape or are in another, nearby building. Find a classroom, office or other enclosed space. Lock or barricade the door. Turn off lights and mute cell phones. Remain quiet.
  • If you are in another building, do not leave as you may enter the danger zone.
  • When police arrive, follow their instructions.
  • DECIDE if your life is in danger, as a last resort, fight, attempt to incapacitate the intruder, act with physical aggression, or improvise weapons.
  • An all-clear message will be sent over the ENS once the situation is safe.

Fire

When you hear the fire alarm:

  • Immediately proceed to the nearest available fire exit in a calm orderly fashion.
  • Close the doors if you are the last person out.
  • Do not use the elevators.
  • In the event you are unable to use the stairs due to a disability, proceed to the nearest stairwell and take temporary shelter, tell someone where you are. 
  • Follow the instructions of the Emergency Wardens (orange vests) or Campus Safety and Security.
  • Proceed to nearest assembly point.
  • Do not re-enter the building until the Emergency Warden or a Campus Safety and Security advises you it is safe to do so.

If you notice fire or smoke:

  • Alert others to the danger as you leave; close the door to the room or area involved.
  • Activate the nearest fire alarm.
  • Immediately proceed to the nearest available fire exit in a calm orderly fashion. 
  • As soon as you can do so safely, call 911 to report details of the emergency.
  • Tell a Campus Safety and Security the details of the fire. Stay nearby in case the Fire Department has additional questions.

Sexual assault/sexual violence

In an emergency call 911 (9-911 from a SaskPolytech phone).

All incidents of sexual assault/sexual violence should be reported to a Campus Safety and Security (24 hour emergency number):

  • Moose Jaw 306-691-8300
  • Prince Albert 306-960-3995
  • Regina 306-775-7777
  • Saskatoon 306-659-4444

A number of other resources are also available:

If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone right now, Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) are available at www.sassk.ca or by phone 1-800-214-7083.