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 Workforce Development 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.
Questions from you...answers from us:
Is it unsafe to play the radio at work?
If everyone I work with decided to jump off a bridge should I or should I not follow?
What do I do if I injure my back?
What if my employer insists I work when I am ill and I get injured or the illness gets worse?
When must a hard hat be worn?
What do I do if someone comes in to my workplace with a weapon?
If I’m hurt at work, what do I do?
Who do I go to if I have any safety concerns?
What kind of health and safety orientation do I get before I start?
What equipment do I need to safely do my job?
