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2,776 New Claims Established
791 New Time-Loss Claims
480 Young Workers Injured
26,788 Days Lost
* Based on 2008 stats to October 31, 2008. |
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| Injury Report |
Injury Report is intended to alert employers and workers to the types of incidents occurring in the workplace.
This information may help you prevent similar incidents and injuries in your workplace.
Injury 1
Injury type: Chemical Burn
Industry Class: Miscellaneous Services
Description of incident: Worker suffered chemical burns when they splashed cleaning fluid onto their face.
Injury 2
Injury type: Struck by Object
Industry Class: Mechanical Installation & Servicing
Description of Incident:
Worker hit mouth with wrench, while removing bolts. Injury 3Injury type: Overexertion Industry Class: Air Transportation Description of incident: Worker dislocated shoulder while lifting pallet. Injury 4Injury type: Fall Industry Class:
Authorities Description of incident: Worker hit head and right side of body in fall from scaffolding. Injury 5Injury type: Struck by Object Industry Class: Accommodation, Food Services, Camps & Industrial Caterers Description of incident: Worker cut hand with knife, while filleting fish. |
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Greetings!
The snow is here to stay and Christmas is on its way. As we prepare for the holidays, we must remember the importance of safety; at work and at home. This issue of Insight: A Look at Safety and Service not only includes information and links to new WSCC publications, poster promotions, and upcoming events, but seasonal safety tips for you and your family.
The best gift you can give this Christmas is you! Don't let a workplace injury prevent you from spending the holiday with the ones you love. Work Safe!
Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season from all the staff at the WSCC.
Sincerely,
Anne S. Clark
President & CEO |
| Now Available
3rd Quarter Activities Report
To ensure we meet our commitments to you and achieve our Mission, promote workplace safety and care for injured workers, we publish the Activities Report. Released quarterly, the Activities Report reviews operations, activities, and programs in the following areas: Stakeholder Focus, Financial Sustainability, Organizational Excellence, and Effective Governance. You can view the 3rd Quarter, 2008 Activities Report on our website next week. |
Safety Education
As part of our commitment to safety, the WSCC offers free safety education to employers and workers.
Courses offered include: Internal Responsibility System and Due Diligence; Occupational Health and Safety Committees; Workplace Safety: Safety and the Young Worker; Safety Awareness; and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Delivered throughout the year in both Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, the courses help get your safety gears rolling!
To learn more about these courses, and a current training schedule, check out our website here. |
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Don't Be a Number Tour
Last year, 455 young workers under the age of 25 were injured at work in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. That's 455 preventable injuries.
This November, the WSCC brings a powerful public speaker, Nick Perry, to three northern communities. Nick will share his moving story of how he was injured at work, and his recovery.
Young workers represent 17% of established WSCC claims. Together, let's empower our northern youth to keep them safe while on the job.
To learn more about the the tour, click here. |
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New Safety Officer in Inuvik
New to the North, but no stranger to safety, Patrick McLaughlin joins the WSCC team as senior safety officer in our Inuvik regional office.
Patrick has 25 years of experience in health, safety, and environment. Most recently from work in the Alberta oil and gas sectors. In addition, Patrick has extensive experience in the pulp and paper, and construction and manufacturing fields.
Leaving Saint John, New Brunswick, for the call of the North, Patrick has made Inuvik his home.
If you're in Inuvik, you can visit our office on the 3rd Floor of the Mack Travel Building, 151 Mackenzie Road. You can also reach Patrick by phone at (867) 678-2301, or email at PatrickM@wcb.nt.ca. |
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Worker Rights Poster
Do you know the three worker rights? For those who may not know, these rights include the right to participate, the right to know, and the right to refuse.
To help employers share this information with their workers, the WSCC developed its newest safety poster, Worker Rights.
Available in English, French, and Inuktitut, this poster highlights the three rights of workers in a clear and eye catching way.
If you'd like a copy of the Worker Rights poster for your workplace, just email AmyD@wcb.nt.ca. |
2009 Assessment Rates Announced
The WSCC announced the 2009 average provisional assessment rate earlier this month, at information sessions held in both Iqaluit and Yellowknife.
For 2009, the average provisional assessment rate will remain $1.71 per $100 of assessable payroll, and the 2009 Year's Maximum Insurable Remuneration (YMIR) will increase from $70,600 to $72,100.
The average assessment rate charged to northern employers continues to be one of the lowest rates in Canada. It remains unchanged for the past two years.
Next week, the WSCC will mail the 2009 Rate Guides to all employers. You can also get a copy of it on our website here. |
Safety Tip: Working in Cold Weather
Working in cold weather brings its own set of challenges for both equipment and workers.
With this in mind, here are some tips to stay safe when working in the chilly days of winter:
- Wear cotton or polypropylene long underwear for overall warmth.
- Wear many layers of light, loose-fitting clothes. Air between layers provides warmth. Outer wear should be waterproof.
- Wear mittens instead of gloves whenever possible; mittens are warmer.
- Carry an extra pair of socks where moisture or sweat is likely, and change when necessary.
- Protect your vision from UV rays. Wear appropriate sunglasses when you work on snow or ice on a bright day.
- Use suspenders instead of belts. Tight belts can constrict blood circulation.
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CSA Standards Now Online
Employers and workers have often asked how they can get copies of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards referenced in the Safety Act, and the Mine Health and Safety Act. Usually, they were directed to the WSCC library, or to purchase a copy from the CSA.
As a result of similar situations occurring across Canada, the CSA and all Canadian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) agencies set up an agreement. This agreement allows read-only web access to over 250 standards and documents (with the exception of the Canadian Electrical Code). Read-only access includes on-screen viewing of PDF files; however, users cannot cut, paste, print, or download the standards. To register and view the CSA standards online, click here. |
Holiday Closure
The WSCC will close its offices in observance of the holiday season.
We close Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. We re-open to serve you in the new year on Monday, January 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m.
Have a safe and happy holiday season! |
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