Safety Matters

The following blog post is from Louise Barker, a Health & Social Services Workplace Consultant, on the violence prevention efforts at Digby's Tideview Terrace

I will never forget waking up on May 9th, 1992 to news that 26 miners were trapped underground following a massive explosion at the Westray mine.

WHMIS 2015 is based on the GHS, and includes new hazard classes, labelling requirements, and safety data sheets for hazardous products.

Employers and workers have a shared responsibility when it comes to preventing workplace injury.

Ninety years ago, there was a desperate story reaching its breaking point in New Waterford, which started a change in our safety culture.

Workplace Safety Twitter chat with OHS Director Scott Nauss #talksafety

The Nova Scotia business community recognized the strategic and inspirational leadership of WCB CEO Stuart MacLean as he was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs.

Nova Scotia’s highest honours in workplace health and safety were handed out today at the sixth annual Mainstay Awards by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Kelly Regan and Workers’ Compensation Board CEO Stuart MacLean.

More than 250 safety professionals kicked off North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at a symposium in Dartmouth on Monday, May 4th.

This winter has brought some incredible weather to Nova Scotia - snow, freezing rain, rain, flash freezes, and all the above put together.