July 20, 2022
WorkplaceNL seeks public input for 2023-2028 workplace injury prevention plan
St. John’s, NL – WorkplaceNL and the Occupational Health and Safety Division (OHS Division) of Digital Government and Service NL invites input from the public to assist in the development of a new workplace injury prevention plan for Newfoundland and Labrador for 2023-2028.
A discussion paper outlining opportunities and challenges is now available at: https://workplacenl.ca/about/consultations/. The public is asked to provide written submissions by email to preventionstrategy@workplacenl.ca by September 30, 2022.
The new plan will build on the achievements under the current strategy, Advancing a Strong Safety Culture in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Workplace Injury Prevention Strategy 2018-2022.
WorkplaceNL and OHS Division recognize the value in engaging with the public to help make our province the safest place to work, and thank all parties in advance for their feedback.
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About WorkplaceNL
Serving approximately 215,000 workers and 17,500 employers, WorkplaceNL administers an employer-funded, no-fault workers’ compensation system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and offers compensation to injured workers and their dependents.
Related Links
- WorkplaceNL Public Consultation
- Current strategy: Advancing a Strong Safety Culture in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Workplace Injury Prevention Strategy 2018-2022
- OHS Division, Department of Digital Government and Service NL
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Media contact
Carla Riggs, Director of Communications, WorkplaceNL
709.778.1590 or carla.riggs@workplacenl.ca