Workplaces are always changing. Keeping them safe takes ongoing attention to new risks and existing concerns.

Occupational Health and Safety means preventing injuries and illnesses at work and making sure the workplace is safe for everyone.

In the Government of the Northwest Territories, workplace safety is guided by the Internal Responsibility System. This means everyone contributes to health and safety. Each person has a role based on their job. This includes identifying and reporting hazards, addressing issues within their authority, and raising concerns to the right person when needed.

OHS across the GNWT is supported through safety management at the corporate, departmental, management, and employee level:

• GNWT sets expectations and provides overall guidance for managing OHS across the organization
• Departments establish and maintain OHS programs within their operations
• Managers ensure employees are trained and follow safe work procedures, and address issues when they arise
• Employees follow safe work procedures and operational requirements

To learn how to respond to a safety incident or concern - including required actions, timelines, and roles  - see How to respond to workplace safety situations.