The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will hold its Forum 2026 national conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on Oct. 28 and 29, bringing together safety… …
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Newfoundland and Labrador launches independent review of workers’ compensation system
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched an independent review of the province’s workers’ compensation system and named a five-member committee to lead it. Provincial law requires the review. Under… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyMental Health & WellbeingOur Favourites
WorkplaceNL now covers psychological injuries from workplace harassment
WorkplaceNL began covering psychological injuries caused by workplace harassment on June 1, 2026, making Newfoundland and Labrador workers eligible for compensation benefits when harassment leads to a diagnosed mental health… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WorkplaceNL announces 2026 winners of student safety video/radio ad contest
WorkplaceNL has named five students as the winners of its annual safety ad contest. The winners attend two schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. Lucas Miles, a student at Bayview Academy… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Newfoundland and Labrador spending $6 million to prevent moose collisions on provincial highways
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is spending $6 million in new moose fencing and brush clearing projects aimed at reducing moose-vehicle collisions on provincial highways. The province announced the… …
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David Mills, a powerline technician with Newfoundland Power, has won the Safety Leader Award from the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association. Government Services Minister Mike Goosney congratulated… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
N.L. warns residents polar bears still active along Labrador, Northern Peninsula
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is warning residents that polar bears remain active in parts of the province because of lingering snow and ice. The… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
N.L. introduces bill to boost retirement benefits for injured workers
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced legislation that would increase retirement benefits for workers who have suffered a workplace injury or illness, with about 3,100 workers expected to qualify… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkplaceNL tables three-year plan targeting injuries, return-to-work and service upgrades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaceNL has tabled its 2026-28 Strategic Plan with Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly, committing to measurable targets in injury prevention, return-to-work outcomes and client service modernization over the next… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Newfoundland and Labrador extends studded tire deadline to May 15
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is giving drivers two extra weeks to remove studded tires from their vehicles, pushing the deadline from April 30 to May 15. The extension is… …



