Codes of practice provide practical, step-by-step guidance on certain topics to help employers and workers understand and meet safety standards required by our legislation. We are continually releasing new codes. To learn more, see our Codes of Practice page.

Employers have always been responsible for ensuring their workers are "fit for work", or able to perform work safely. This has not changed with the legalization of recreational cannabis. The Cannabis code of practice provides practical information to employers and workers on what is required to maintain a safe worksite in the wake of cannabis legalization, and includes sample impairment policies employers can adapt for their own use.

The Cannabis code of practice corresponds to the following sections of legislation across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut:

This code of practice joins the other safety resources the WSCC has released on cannabis legalization and impairment to date. Access these educational materials on www.wscc.nt.ca/impairment or www.wscc.nu.ca/impairment.

If you have any questions regarding your workplace responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Mine Health and Safety Regulations, call us at 1-800-661-0792.

In the meantime, access the code of practice on Cannabis.

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Did you know that employers are required under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations to maintain a record of work-related injuries for up to three years? To help you meet this requirement, the WSCC offers workplaces First Aid Register logbooks.

Each year too many workers are injured by slips, trips, and falls.  1 in every 5 claims involves this type of injury. With the arrival of cold weather, we want to remind everyone to pay close attention when getting around. Slipping on the floor indoors is bad enough, but falling on ice while exiting a vehicle can hurt even more!

How can falls be prevented? By being aware of the hazards and the control measures:

• Most slips, trips, and falls occur during transitional weather months of October and April.
   
• Good housekeeping plays a big part in preventing slips, trips, and falls. Clean up work areas and keep your space free of clutter.
  
  
• Winter weather increases hazards, particularly when debris and ice are hidden by snow. Icy conditions create additional dangers, so ensure you apply sand and/or calcium to icy areas.
   
• Wet weather causes muddy feet, which contributes to slips, trips, and falls. Wipe your feet before climbing steps or entering work areas.
   
• Ensure that you use three point contact (two feet and a hand, or two hands and a foot) when climbing a ladder, when walking down stairs (by using the handrail), when entering or exiting a vehicle, and when transitioning from inside to outside.
   
• Wear appropriate footwear for the weather and conditions.

Remember: your eyes are your best defense against slips, trips, and falls. Watch your step and look where you are going!

         

The Governance Council reviewed and approved the following policies and GC directives at its September 2018 meeting:

• Policy 03.06, Entitlement of Occupational Disease Claims
• Policy 03.10, Chronic Pain
• Policy 04.11, Claims Management
• Policy 04.14, Return to Work

Please refer to the WSCC Policy Manual to view all WSCC policies or the Governance Council Directives to view all governance directives.

WSCC offices are closed for Remembrance Day on Monday, November 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 AM.

To report a serious workplace injury or incident, call 

1-800-661-0792.

To report unsafe work, use our Report Unsafe Work service on WSCC Connect.