# Newfoundland and Labrador construction safety law, in plain language.

## The law

The core law is the Occupational Health and Safety Act, together with the OHS Regulations, 2012. It sets out the duties of employers, contractors, supervisors and workers on a construction site. Read the current text and guidance at the [official source](https://workplacenl.ca/).

## Who enforces it

The provincial OHS division enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHS Regulations, 2012. WorkplaceNL handles compensation and prevention resources.

## Workers compensation and clearances

Contractors generally must register with the province's workers compensation board, and general contractors commonly require a clearance letter before a sub mobilizes. In Newfoundland and Labrador that is WorkplaceNL.

## Coming from another province

Your home certificate or training does not automatically transfer. Check with the [destination regulator](https://workplacenl.ca/) before mobilizing.

See [every province in one table](https://bluecraneworks.ca/construction-safety-regulations-canada.html), or compare with [the Ontario page](https://bluecraneworks.ca/ontario-construction-safety-law.html).

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## FAQ

### Who enforces construction safety in Newfoundland and Labrador?

The provincial OHS division enforces the Act; WorkplaceNL handles compensation and prevention resources. The core law is the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHS Regulations, 2012; the current text and the plain-language guidance are published at the official source linked above.

### Does my training from another province count in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Not automatically. Requirements are set by the provincial OHS division and WorkplaceNL, and some certificates transfer while others do not. Check with the destination regulator before you mobilize; the directory on this site links each one.

Back to [the safety hub](https://bluecraneworks.ca/safety.html).

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Source: https://bluecraneworks.ca/newfoundland-labrador-construction-safety-law