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Lifting, lowering, and handling loads at work can be so common that we can forget they’re one of the main causes of workplace injuries. Even if it’s not part of your daily routine, you've probably lifted something heavy at work. You likely did not pay much attention about how to reduce the risks of…
Yellowknife, NT (March 28, 2023) – On March 24, 2023, Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. (ARCAN) appeared in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court in Yellowknife and entered a guilty plea to an offence under the Safety Act. ARCAN pleaded guilty to a single count that it “did fail to take…
Yellowknife, NT (March 23, 2023) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) today announced that as of May 8, 2023, Debbie Molloy is stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She will be joining Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services as Vice-President of Human…
Yellowknife, NT (January 20, 2023) – On January 12, 2023, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed ten charges in the Nunavut Court of Justice under the Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act. Sabina Gold and Silver Corporation, Matrix Aviation Solutions Inc, Matrix Kitikmeot…
Yellowknife, NT (December 6, 2022) – On December 5, 2022, Diavik Diamond Mines appeared in the Northwest Territories Territorial Court in Yellowknife, and entered a guilty plea to an offence under the Mine Health & Safety Act. The mine pleaded guilty to a single count that it did “fail to take…
Yellowknife, NT (November 28, 2022) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (WSCC) announces that the average employer assessment rate is remaining at $2.40 per $100 of assessable payroll, unchanged since 2020. This is the base rate the WSCC uses…
Strains and sprains are painful injuries, but they’re also very common. At some point in your life, you have likely sprained a ligament, or strained a muscle or tendon. It could have been cause by a second of distraction while stepping off the sidewalk, by lifting a heavy load at the gym, or by…
Iqaluit, NU (July 15, 2022) – On July 7, 2022 the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed eight charges under the Nunavut Safety Act in relation to an incident that occurred at the City of Iqaluit Maintenance Garage on July 16, 2021. A worker was performing maintenance and repairs…
Lifting and twisting incidents involve twisting your body while carrying a heavy item. Examples of these incidents could include a worker bending and turning while unloading heavy items from a truck, or slipping while carrying tools, and making a sudden movement to stop from falling. Common…
Yellowknife, NT (April 29, 2022) – The Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission (WSCC) is pleased to mark Safety and Health Week 2022 by highlighting workplace safety for new and young workers and officially launching an online Young Worker Safety Certificate Course. Safety & Health Week…
