Mr. Speaker, the Workers' Compensation Board has established a Safety Enhancement Program which is focused on safety, education and awareness. That is different from inspection and enforcement of the Safety Act. I acknowledge that the functions are parallel and similar but, Mr. Speaker, the difference is that one is safety awareness, programs, education and the audit of an employer's performance in that area, while the other is more of a monitoring function in the inspection of workplaces for the violation of the Safety and Occupational Health Acts and enforcement, through charges if necessary, of the provisions in that legislation. The former is being done by the W.C.B. and the latter is being done by the Department of Safety and Public Services and as I have said I have made significant efforts to ensure they work cooperatively in this area. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 101-12(3): Recommendation That Safety Not Be Transferred
In the Legislative Assembly on November 25th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 101-12(3): Recommendation That Safety Not Be Transferred
Question 101-12(3): Recommendation That Safety Not Be Transferred
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 24th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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