Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan

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Technical Standards and Safety Authority
AbbreviationTSASK
Formation2010 (2010)
Type Standards organization
Headquarters2202 2nd Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4R 1K3
Region served
Saskatchewan
CEO
William Scott
Staff
55
Website www.tsask.ca

Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan is an arms length agency of the Government of Saskatchewan, responsible for the inspection and safety monitoring of boilers, pressure vessels, gas, electrical, plumbing, elevating devices and amusement park rides in the province. [1] At its creation, 52 Licensing and Inspections Branch staff were transferred from the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing. [2]

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References

  1. "TECHNICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY OF SASKATCHEWAN SEES OFFICIAL LAUNCH - Government of Saskatchewan". Government of Saskatchewan. November 5, 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  2. "GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES BILL TO ESTABLISH NEW ORGANIZATION FOR INDUSTRIAL LICENSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES - Government of Saskatchewan" (PDF). Government of Saskatchewan. April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-24.