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Occupational Health and Safety
NSTU provides members with comprehensive resources to understand and exercise their workplace health and safety rights. Teachers have the legal right under Section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to refuse work they reasonably believe is unsafe or poses a risk to themselves or others, without fear of reprisal. This section offers guidance designed to help teachers maintain safe and healthy learning environments. |
Occupational Health and Safety Act: Questions and Answers
A Guide: Teacher’s Right to Refuse Unsafe Work (s. 43) • English | French 2024
Workplace Health & Safety: Know Your Rights • English | French 2023
JOHS Committee Self-Assessment Checklist • English | French
NSTU Member Incident Reporting Form
NSTU Member Workplace Refusal Tracking Form
Respectful Workplace Policy • English | French 2026
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