Mandate, Mission, Vision, and Aims
To help reach the goal of reducing the human and financial costs of workplace
injuries and accidents, the Association follows a specific mandate, mission, vision, and aims.
Mandate
To provide pro-active safety and safety-related programs and services to the
construction industry in the province that result in a sound foundation for a
healthy and profitable industry.
Mission
To be the industry leaders in the creation and maintenance of a positive cultural
shift within the construction industry that assists members in achieving reductions
in human, social, and economic loss as a result of work-related accidents, injuries,
and death.
Vision
The NLCSA is to be recognized as the leading provider of Occupational Health and
Safety services in the prevention of workplace accidents/illness and the safe
and timely return to work of injured workers.
Aims
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Save lives and reduce workplace injuries
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Reduce all costs associated with workplace accidents
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Increase compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and Early and Safe Return-to-Work legislation in the construction industry
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Assist members to manage and establish ownership of effective loss control programs
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Create respectful workplaces
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Assist members in developing and implementing Early and Safe Return-to-Work and Disability Management Programs
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Assist members in meeting PRIME requirements
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Increase awareness of the environmental impacts and requirements of construction activities