One of the best ways to stay safe on the job is to learn and practice your 3 Basic Rights – they will guide and protect you in all work situations.

Ergonomics is a safety topic that affects every worker, no matter what job or work setting they are in. Good ergonomic practices fit jobs and tasks to workers’ needs, which help prevent injuries. Practicing good ergonomics is as important for a worker who uses heavy tools as it is for an office worker who sits for long hours.  

The top three industries with the highest incidents of ergonomic injuries in the NWT and Nunavut are:

Every worker has three fundamental rights regarding workplace safety:

In 2025, the WSCC launched this campaign to discuss the important topic of workers’ rights. The material for the campaign features northern musicians and artists, and it was designed to explain workers’ rights in the familiar context that would resonate with northern workers.