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Greetings!
The North is a unique place to live and work. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities. As your trusted partner in workplace safety, I am positive we can continue to help workers and employers meet their safety and prevention challenges with confidence. Together we can create brighter opportunities to build strong northern safety cultures. But to do so, we need to hear from you.
Let us know what you want to see in Insight. Tell us what information will help you work safe every day. This issue of Insight highlights just some of the resources available to our stakeholders. Share your feedback, and stay tuned for more information on our programs, services, and safety resources.
Sincerely,
Anne S. Clark
President & CEO |
Safety Education Spotlight-Safety Awareness
As part of our commitment to safety, the WSCC offers free safety education to employers and workers.
One of the courses we offer is Safety Awareness. Delivered in a full day session, the course encourages participants to change the assumption accidents just happen, to accidents are preventable.
The Safety Awareness course informs workers, supervisors, and employers of their rights and responsibilities for a safe work environment. It assists in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and correct potential workplace hazards.
The course covers:
- Developing a safe attitude;
- The history and function of the WSCC, and legislation;
- Use of personal protective equipment;
- Noise and hearing loss;
- Eye safety; and
- Respiratory protection.
Safety Awareness is just one of the courses the WSCC offers. To learn more about other courses, and to view our training schedule, check out our website here. |
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WSCC to Launch Don't Be a Number TV Commercials
Our Don't Be a Number campaign kicks into full gear with the upcoming launch of three new TV commercials.
On average, 455 young workers under the age of 25 are injured each year in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. These commercials profile three northern young workers, and emphasize the importance of working safe to avoid becoming one of those numbers.
The commercials will launch online first, offering you a sneak peak before they make their television debut. Make sure you check our website later this month for details. |
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Occupational Health & Safety Poster
Your workplace is a hazardous place, and hazards do not always come with warning signs. To help you remember some of the more common ones, we produce health and safety posters.
Set in a hospital, our Occupational Health & Safety poster highlights three common hazards that workers face in this setting. These hazards include overexertion, needle sticks, and hand washing.
These posters are available in English, French, and Inuktitut. If you would like a copy for your workplace, or information on our other safety posters, just email AmyD@wcb.nt.ca. |
2009 Employer Payroll Statements Due
Are you an NWT or Nunavut employer? Have you submitted your Employer's Payroll Statement for 2008 and 2009? The submission deadline is February 28, 2009.
Avoid a penalty and send your forms in before the deadline. This penalty is 15% of your provisional assessment.
In Nunavut, fax your forms to (867) 979-8501.
In the NWT, Fax your forms to (867) 873-4596.
You can get a copy of this form, and our 2009 Assessment Rate Guide, on our website here. |
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Safety Tip: Using Chemicals
Getting the job done often means using tools and equipment to carry out our work. Chemicals are common items in many northern workplaces and, to avoid creating unsafe situations, workers must treat them with respect.
Here are some tips to stay safe when using chemicals:
- Make sure you are trained and certified in WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), only trained employees should handle chemicals.
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Read labels for hazard information.
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Check Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information on toxicity, personal protective equipment, and safe use methods.
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Use the appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing for the chemical you use.
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Wash contaminated clothing separately from other laundry.
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2009 WSCC Calendar
This year's calendar features northern workers and a new design that helps you keep track of your most important dates.
If you would like a 2009 WSCC calendar for your workplace, just email SteveD@wcb.nt.ca. |
Looking for Journeypersons
The Government of the Northwest Territories' Department of Education, Culture and Employment is seeking certified journeypersons from all trades, to lend expertise and advice on territorial and national initiatives, including safety, within apprenticeship programs.
This opportunity will provide valuable experience and networking opportunities, and in some cases an opportunity to travel.
The Department is particularly interested in journeypersons in the following trades:
- Carpentry;
- Electrician;
- Housing Maintainer;
- Plumber/Gasfitter Second Class;
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician;
- Glazier;
- Powerline Technician; and
- Welder.
For more information call 1.866.532.9240 or 867.873.7357 or email Sheila at Sheila_McGrath@gov.nt.ca. |
We Want To Hear From You
Insight: A Look At Safety and Service is a tool to help the WSCC get current information to you. This tool is only effective if it delivers information that helps you better understand WSCC operations and current safety news. We want to make Insight a tool you look forward to using in your workplace. Please send your feedback and suggestions enews@wcb.nt.ca. |
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