SAFE Work


 

Building a Health and Safety Culture in
Newfoundland and Labrador


Every year, thousands of Newfoundland and Labradorians are injured at work – some of them fatally. An unknown number suffer, and sometimes die, from occupational disease.

Even one job-related injury or death is too many. Creating safe workplaces and establishing safe work practices can prevent injuries and disease. In every workplace and in every task, both employers and workers need to:


By following these steps we can make Newfoundland & Labrador a safer place in which to live and work.

 

The following forms and checklists are samples which may be used by workplaces to help build a health and safety culture in their workplace. These are not intended as complete lists.  The best safety practices for an individual workplace are ones that are developed keeping in mind the specific needs of the workplace.

 
SAFE Work