Health and safety act nl

Guide to OHS Legislation WorkplaceNL · Service NL

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OHS Responsibilities

[OHS Regs., s.xx] Follow these links to related legislation.

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Every worker in Newfoundland and Labrador has the right to a healthy and safe workplace. Occupational health and safety (OHS) is the responsibility of every person in the workplace. The OHS Act and Regulations legislate these responsibilities by stating the fundamental rights, duties and obligations of all persons associated with the workplace; namely the employer, supervisor, worker, OHS Committee, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Representative, or Designate, as well as self-employed persons, principal contractors, and suppliers.

Internal Responsibility System

Employer Responsibilites