First Formation & President
The Association was formed in 1956 as the Newfoundland Accident Prevention Association (NAPA). The first president of the association was Mr. C.V. Hancock, Commissioner, Workmen’s Compensation Board.
Timeline
Learn more about how NLOHSA has grown.
1956
1957
1980
1991
1997
2006
First Safety Conference
First Safety Conference was held at the Newfoundland Hotel on April 8, 1957. One hundred six members registered for the conference.
Incorporation & Constitution
The Association was formally incorporated as a non-profit and the name was changed to Newfoundland Industrial Health & Safety Association (NIHSA). New Constitution developed by the law firm Williams, Williams & Buffett which consisted of 2 parts: the Memorandum of Association & the Articles of Association.
Severing Ties with Department of Labour
NIHSA severed ties with the Department of Labour and the position of Secretary-Treasurer would no longer be appointed by the Minister of Labour.
Name Change & Mission Statement
Name was changed to include Labrador (NLIHSA) and Mission Statement was developed.
Another Name Change
Name was changed to Newfoundland & Labrador Occupational Health & Safety Association (NLOHSA).