Yellowknife, NT / Iqaluit, NU (May 01, 2025) – The Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission (WSCC) is pleased to mark Safety and Health Week this year with the launch of a new Workplace Safety Planning Guide for employers in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Safety and Health Week is celebrated annually in North America during the first week of May to raise awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
This year, the WSCC is highlighting the importance of strengthening safety planning and encouraging employers to request a review of their safety program to identify any gaps that need to be addressed. Employers will also be provided with the new Workplace Safety Planning Guide to help them improve their safety practices.
“The new guide is designed to help employers to understand their legal responsibilities, and how to build and maintain a safety program,” said Rick Hunt, WSCC President and CEO.
“There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to safety planning, but every workplace must have some key elements in place. This guide breaks down the basics in a simple, practical way to help employers set up or improve their safety program no matter what industry they work in.”
Visit wscc.nt.ca to learn more about the guide and how you can join the WSCC in marking Safety and Health Week 2025.
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Maggie Collins
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Northwest Territories and Nunavut
T: (867) 920-3854