The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (the Commission) make decisions to determine benefit entitlement for workers and employers’ assessments. 

Workers or employers dissatisfied with a decision made by the Commission may request an internal review by an Internal Review Specialist.  The Commission’s final decision will be provided in writing.  

To request an Internal Review, contact:  

Administrative Officer, Internal Review
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
146-148 Forest Road
P. O. Box 9000
St. John’s, NL
A1A 3B8 

Your written request must be registered within 30 days of receiving the Commission’s written decision. Your request, stating reason for dissatisfaction with decision, must be made in writing. 
An internal review specialist will inform you, in writing, of the Commission’s final decision. If you still disagree with the decision, you have the right to request an external review within 30 days of receiving the final decision from the Commission by the Workplace Health, Safety & Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD).  

Workplace Health, Safety & Compensation Review Division
Dorset Bldg.
6 Mt. Carson Avenue
Mt. Pearl, NL
A1N 3K4   

Viewing your file
Under Commission policy, you (or your authorized representative) can access your file. If an injured worker’s claim is being disputed, an employer is permitted only access to information which is relevant to the disputed matter. An employer is not permitted to view workers' confidential information.

All requests must be made in writing. Please itemize the information you are requesting and submit to: 

Internal Review Clerk
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
146-148 Forest Road
P.O. Box 9000
St. John's, NL
A1A 3B8