The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Workplace NL:

Speaker, I’d like to acknowledge the contributions of WorkplaceNL and those who make a difference in our province by making occupational health and safety a top priority.

I am pleased to share the success stories of our workplace health and safety ambassadors and their accomplishments. On October 10 of this year, WorkplaceNL announced the recipients of its 2024 Safety Leadership Awards during the Health and Safety Learning Symposium at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Employees and employers that receive a Safety Leadership Award take initiative, demonstrate leadership, and help to make workplaces in Newfoundland and Labrador safer and healthier.

I am pleased to recognize Kiel Williams as the worker recipient and RothLochston BEL Ltd. as the employer recipient.

Mr. Williams is a Powerline Technician with Newfoundland Power and has been a dedicated provider of aerial device and high voltage rubber glove training to powerline operators across the province. He has worked tirelessly with coworkers, WorkplaceNL, Digital Government and Service NL and others to champion health and safety awareness.

RothLochston’s has invested in robust and integrated safety programs that prioritize education, employee engagement and open communication. Their vision is to ensure the safety and well-being of all its employees by focusing on continuous improvement in their safe work culture.

Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the honourable House to stand with me as we congratulate them both today.

Thank You.