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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.

Heather Macleod

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

On March 13, 2024 in General by Heather Macleod

Many of us love to spend Saturday mornings wandering through local markets, purchasing local produce at the grocery store or visiting local farms.

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Protecting those who serve: Prioritizing safety for retail workers during the holiday shopping season.

On December 22, 2023 in General by Heather Macleod

While many workplaces wind down during the holidays, it’s the busiest time of year for Nova Scotia’s retail industry.

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Motorists play major role in keeping employees safe in road work zones

On July 21, 2021 in General by Heather Macleod

A new campaign is reminding motorists that when they’re on the highway, they’re also in someone’s workplace.

Tagged With: work zone, road safety, safety campaign

Global Ergonomics Month

On October 7, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

This month draws attention to the importance of fitting the job to the worker to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries.

Tagged With: ergonomists, human factors, MSIs, sprains, strains, ergonomics, injury prevention

Slips, trips and falls can be prevented: Part 2

On July 14, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

A focus on trips, their causes and how you can prevent them in your workplace.

Tagged With: falls, injury prevention, trips, slips, workplace injury

Sprains and Strains Most Common Workplace Injury in NS

On May 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

Sprains and strains are the most common type of injury experienced by workers in Nova Scotia.

Tagged With: hazard identification, injury prevention, slips trips falls, sprains and strains, workplace safety

Working to Recovery

On May 9, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

The best workplace injury is one that never happens in the first place, but when people are hurt on the job, it takes a team of people to help them recover.

Tagged With: Return to Work, Direct access to healthcare, NAOSH Week

2016 Mainstay Award Winners Announced

On May 4, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

Nova Scotia’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has won the Mainstay Safety Award of Excellence - Organization, the province’s highest workplace safety honour.

Tagged With: safety excellence, Mainstay Awards, NAOSH Week

Leading a Safety Culture

On May 4, 2016 in General, News by Heather Macleod

Leadership is a crucial element for setting the tone in any organization.

Tagged With: CEO Health and Safety Charter, NAOSH Week, safety leadership

Recognizing Everyone’s Role in Workplace Safety this NAOSH Week

On May 1, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

What do Pratt & Whitney, CKF Inc., Acadian Seaplants, Edmonds Landscape and Construction Services Limited have in common?

Tagged With: Internal Responsibility System, leadership, NAOSH Week, safety champions