No, the Safety Outreach Representatives positions use existing resources. There is no added cost to employers.

No, the Safety Outreach Representatives don’t enforce workplace safety legislation. The information provided by employers will not be used to send OHS Inspectors to your worksite.

Safety Outreach Representatives are prioritizing outreach to employers according to specific criteria. However, you don’t have to wait for their call and can ask for help by contacting the WSCC.

Employers, do you need help understanding and meeting your occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities?

Safety Outreach Representatives can provide support with:

Iqaluit, NU (May 3, 2023) – On May 2, 2023, the City of Iqaluit appeared in the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit and entered a guilty plea to an offence under the Safety Act.