OHS Laws and Regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador
A workplace must have a functioning Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system in Newfoundland and Labrador. This OHS system must consist of an OHS Committee, Worker Health and Safety (WHS) Representative, or Designate.
Source: Workplace NL
OHS Committee
- An advisory group comprising both management and worker representatives.
- Encourages collaboration between employers and workers to address health and safety concerns.
- Responsibilities include receiving and documenting worker concerns, participating in inspections, and promoting educational programs.
Worker Health and Safety Representative (WHS)
- Required at worksites with fewer than 20 employees.
- A worker not connected with management is selected as the WHS representative.
- Responsibilities include receiving and documenting worker concerns, participating in inspections, and promoting educational programs.
Workplace Health and Safety Designate
- Applicable when a WHS representative is impractical (e.g., high turnover or all part-time staff).
- For workplaces with less than six employees.
- The WHS designate can be a worker connected with management or, if necessary, the employer.