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W-14 - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act

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Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop, approve or conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(f.1) establish policies not inconsistent with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission,
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable,
(i) prepare and approve its operating and capital budgets,
(j) plan for the future of the workers’ compensation system, and
(k) develop a prevention strategy with respect to workplace injury and illness.
2009, c.F-12.5, s.62; 2015, c.33, s.1; 2016, c.48, s.1; 2021, c.4, s.1
Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(f.1) establish policies not inconsistent with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission,
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable,
(i) prepare and approve its operating and capital budgets,
(j) plan for the future of the workers’ compensation system, and
(k) develop a prevention strategy with respect to workplace injury and illness.
2009, c.F-12.5, s.62; 2015, c.33, s.1; 2016, c.48, s.1
Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(f.1) establish policies not inconsistent with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission, and
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable.
2009, c.F-12.5, s.62; 2015, c.33, s.1
Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation, policies and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission, and
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable.
2009, c.F-12.5, s.62
Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation, policies and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission, and
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable.
2009, c.F-12.5, s.62
Additional responsibilities of Commission
7In addition to the responsibilities prescribed in sections 4 and 5, the Commission shall
(a) advance the principle that every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment,
(b) promote an understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
(c) develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety,
(d) undertake research on matters related to workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(e) advise the Minister on developments in the field of workers’ health, safety and compensation principles in other jurisdictions,
(f) propose legislation, policies and practices to promote workers’ health, safety and compensation,
(g) recommend changes in this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations, in order to promote better service by the Commission, and
(h) publish from time to time such reports, studies and recommendations as the Commission considers advisable.