May 15, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will announce road and passenger safety enhancements for the taxi industry tomorrow (Wednesday, May 16). The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Vital Statistics Division boardroom located in the…
May 10, 2018
A new Restaurant Bundle Checklist will simplify the regulatory process for anyone interested in opening a new restaurant in St. John’s. Offered through BizPaL, the list includes required inspections, permits and licences necessary at different stages of the business process,…
May 9, 2018
Amendments to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations have been published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Workplaces falling under provincial Occupational Health and Safety jurisdiction must fully comply with the new provincial WHMIS requirements by December 1,…
May 7, 2018
In recognition of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week 2018 (May 6-12), Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, joined officials from WorkplaceNL, members of the local chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), as well…
May 4, 2018
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will participate in the flag-raising and provincial kick-off of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The event will take place in St. John’s on Monday, May 7, at 12:00 p.m. in…
May 4, 2018
St. John’s Dockyard Ltd. has been charged today with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in relation to an incident that occurred in December 2016. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational…
May 1, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL. Mr. Speaker, for the third consecutive year in Newfoundland and Labrador, the lost-time incidence rate due to workplace injury or…
April 27, 2018
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will attend the National Day of Mourning ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, April 28) in St. John’s. The ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the lobby of East Block at Confederation Building. The…
April 27, 2018
The Provincial Government is exploring potential changes to the Radiation Health and Safety Act and Regulations and is seeking input from owners, users, sellers and maintainers of equipment that produces ionizing radiation. The legislation governs the inspection, installation, use, maintenance…
April 27, 2018
The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Monday, April 30. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. The Minister of Service NL has the…
