August 2026

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The WSCC’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Funding Program offers funding opportunities for OHS service providers to expand the reach of their services across the North. 

The deadline to apply for funding for 2027 initiatives is Monday, August 10, 2026. 

To learn more about the program, funding qualifications, and how to apply, visit our website.  

The WSCC has open opportunities for members of the public, workers, and employers to get involved in Northern Safety:

• Safety Advisory Committee
• Mine Safety Advisory Committee 
• Public Interest Representative for our Governance Council 

These are open to individuals living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. 

Visit the individual postings for more information on each position, including scope of work, compensation, time commitment, and instructions for submitting your application. 

Warmer weather has settled in, which means that your staff need to be aware of different considerations when it comes to working safely. 

• Is anyone working outside? Speak with your staff about sun protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, drinking plenty of water, and how to watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion. 

• Is someone working in the field? Ensure they understand how to safely work alone. A hazard assessment needs to be completed before going into a new environment.

• What is the air quality? Some regions of the NWT are seeing poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Always keep an eye on air quality and if it is bad, limit time outside and avoid strenuous activity. 

Employers, managers, and supervisors: it is your responsibility to make sure that workers understand the risks in their workplace. Visit our website for information on these topics and more. Always personalize the information for your workplace.  

Although some occupations have a higher risk for struck-by incidents, it’s important to remember that these incidents can happen to any worker in any job setting. It could be anything from hitting a finger with a hammer to being struck by a vehicle. 

Follow the WSCC’s Hazard Assessment and Controls section of the Workplace Safety Planning Guide to identify hazards that could lead to struck-by incidents such as:

• Heavy objects on high shelves.
• Damaged tools or equipment that could break or cause flying objects. 
• Tools or heavy objects being used at heights that are not secured.

For more information, visit our Struck-By Safety Spotlight page.

Report, Report, Report

• To report a serious workplace injury or incident, call 1-800-661-0792.
• To report unsafe work, use our online Report Unsafe Work service on WSCC Connect.

wscc.nt.ca 1.800.661.0792 | wscc.nu.ca 1.877.404.4407