Whatever your industry or position, you have rights

Here are some important points about your rights.

• You have the right to refuse any unsafe work.
• You have the right to know about what can hurt you.
• You have the right to take part in your own safety.

It’s against the law for your boss to fire or penalize you for refusing or reporting unsafe work conditions. And every employer is required by law to keep your safety in mind and talk to you about it. Need report unsafe work practices here.
 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE

Tell someone.

Your supervisor should act on your concerns, but you can also talk to your safety rep or your safety committee. Your workplace has to have a safety representative if five or more people regularly work there and a safety committee if 20 or more do.

And you know, if you’re still not feeling safe, you can always report unsafe work conditions to the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education by calling 1-800-9LABOUR (1-800-952-2687).

The important thing is to make your concern heard, one way or another.

And you can always contact the WCB of Nova Scotia any time for information or safety awareness stuff.

Halifax
Toll Free Halifax: 1-800-870-3331
Halifax: 902-491-8999

Sydney
Toll Free Sydney: 1-800-880-0003
Sydney: 902-563-2444