Worker Health and Safety (WHS) Representatives and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Designates play an important role in developing a positive safety culture in the workplace. Their responsibility is to consult with the employer and workers to monitor the health and safety of the workplace in promoting occupational health and safety. They may participate in workplace inspections, provide advice to correct hazards and work with the omployer and workers to effectively resolve work refusals.

DeeAnne Feltham-Scott is joined by Kevin Fisher, Executive Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association (NLOHSA) and Charmaine Bungay, Health and Safety Advisor, WorkplaceNL to discuss the vital connection between employers and workers in creating and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions.