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Mandate

Under the authority of the Act, WorkplaceNL:

  • Promotes workplace health and safety to prevent workplace injuries.
  • Strives to ensure workers who are injured receive appropriate services and benefits to support their recovery.
  • Collaborates with workers, employers and health care providers to facilitate workers’ recovery and return to work following a workplace injury.
  • Administers an employer classification and assessment system.
  • Ensures adequate funding for services through sound financial management.