Working safely is everybody’s job, and every worker has the right to a safe workplace. Understanding the rights and responsibilities of every worker is a foundational part of workplace safety training.
Before starting work, everyone should understand their three fundamental rights.
The following legislation governs workplace health and safety in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Workplace Health and Safety legislation, known as the Safety Acts and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, govern workplace health and safety. Here you will find information on incident reporting requirements, worker rights and responsibilities, current hazard alerts, and tools to help employers and workers stay safe.
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A safe and timely Return to Work (RTW) helps injured workers with their recovery and rehabilitation. The longer injured workers are away from the workplace, the more difficult it is to return to productive employment.
The RTW process begins as soon as the worker suffers an injury. It may involve working modified duties or fewer hours while recovering. The primary goal is to get injured workers back to their pre-injury job position.
WSCC's Claims Services provides information to help workers, employers and health care providers navigate the claims process in the event of a workplace injury.
If you need help during the claims process, contact:
Claims Services: (800) 661-0792 (NWT) or (877) 404-4407 (Nunavut)
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If you need further assistance, please contact Employer Services at:
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0792
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