The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act requires that employers who perform work in Newfoundland and Labrador register with the Commission. Almost all workplaces in the province are covered under the act with some exceptions. Please refer to www.whscc.nl.ca or the Newfoundland and Labrador Employer Guide for registration requirements.
1. Do I need to register with the Commission?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_RegisteringYourBusiness.whscc
2. How do I register?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EmpHowToRegister.whscc
3. What are my requirements for PRIME?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/PRIME/PRIME.whscc
4. How do I report workplace incidents and injuries? http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_ReportingaWorkplaceIncidentorInjury.whscc
5. What are my requirements for occupational health and safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_EmployersDutiesOHS.whscc
6. Do I have to report serious injuries to the Department of Government Services – OH&S Branch?
Section 54 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/o03.htm#54_
Section 10 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, http://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/regulations/rc090070.htm#10
7. How are my assessment premiums calculated?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_WhatWillItCost.whscc
8. How do I manage my account?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_ManagingYourAccount.whscc
9. How do I pay on my account?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_PayingYourAccount.whscc
10. Are there different payment options available to me?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_PayingYourAccount.whscc
11. What are my responsibilities during a Commission financial audit?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_FinancialAudits.whscc
12. What are my responsibilities during a Commission PRIME audit?
Policy PR – 10: PRIME Audit for Non-Construction Employers and Policy PR – 13: PRIME Audit for Construction Employers. These polices may be viewed at http://www.whscc.nl.ca/policiesandprocedures.whscc.
13. Can I register for Connect, the Commissions’ online web service?
https://connect.whscc.nl.ca/register.aspx
14. Can I receive monthly claim cost reports?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/download.aspx?ID=1f5fb115-1901-4842-96ca-b169cf074eff
15. What are my responsibilities and obligations in early and safe return to work?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_EarlyAndSafeRTW.whscc
16. What are my workers responsibilities and obligations in early and safe return to work?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_EarlyAndSafeRTW.whscc
17. Do I have responsibilities to fulfill when hiring contractors?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_HiringContractors.whscc
18. How do I request a clearance letter?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_ClearanceLetters.whscc
19. Is there personal optional coverage available to me?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMP_ApplyingForOptional_Coverage.whscc
20. What is the role of the employer advisors at the Newfoundland and Labrador Employer’s Council?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/Emp_Employers_Advisor.whscc
21. Do I have the right to appeal any decision made by the Commission?
http://www.whscc.nl.ca/employers/EMPLOYER_ReviewsAndAppeals.whscc