Workplace NL has extended the validity of safety training certificates to August of this year.

Training courses may be affected by the pandemic so Workplace NL is working with companies and organizations to ensure workers are safe and following protocol.

Any certificate that expired on or after February 28 remains valid until August 31.

Workers are encouraged to renew training whenever it is available to them.

Certificates for which extensions are granted are:

•Confined space entry
•Fall protection
•Mine rescue
•Power line hazards
•Traffic control person
•First-aid
•Occupational Health and Safety Committee Member/Representative/Designate
•Musculoskeletal injury prevention
•Supervisor health and safety