Every worker has the right to refuse work with unusual danger. “Unusual danger” means a dangerous situation or task that is not normal in a worker’s regular day-to-day work. It is a situation where workers may not have the appropriate training or knowledge to help them stay safe while completing a task. When a worker experiences unusual danger, they have the right to refuse work by following the work refusal process. See Section 13 of the Safety Act and Part IV of the Mine Health and Safety Regulations for more information.

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 is an event celebrated from May 1-7 across North America that emphasizes the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace and communities. 

Iqaluit, NU (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.

Safety & Health Week is an event celebrated from May 1-7 across North America that highlights the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace and communities. 

Detailed recordkeeping is essential for all training programs. Good records make tracking a worker’s training simple and efficient, and will help prompt supervisors when refreshers or annual training are needed. Training records are reviewed during inspections to ensure your organization is in compliance, so it is important to have thorough and accessible records.
 

Yellowknife, NT (April 26, 2022) – On April 19, 2022, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed seven charges against Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. (ARCAN) in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Safety Act. 

ARCAN is charged with multiple counts alleging violations of the Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, including failure to properly train and supervise workers and non-compliance with regulatory requirements for the use of aerial devices, as well as other offences.