Safety Matters

Father's Day: What matters most with Dad

On June 14, 2016 in General by User

Take this Father's Day to think about what matters most with your Dad.

Tagged With: Father's Day, Male Workplace Injuries

Sun Awareness Week: Prevent skin cancer on the job

On June 9, 2016 in General by User

It’s Sun Awareness Week and with the days getting longer and brighter, it’s time to remember why we should stay safe in the sun...

Tagged With: cancer, hazard identification, Sun Awareness Week, workplace safety

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.

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?

Slips and Trips Can be Prevented

On February 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

by guest blogger Jonathan Tyson, MASc, CPE - Relationship Manager, WCB Nova Scotia Work-related slips, trips and falls are an all too frequent cause of injuries to workers in Nova Scotia.

30 NS CEOs sign groundbreaking health & safety charter

On October 16, 2015 in General by Sarah Reeves

On October 8th, 30 top executives from across Nova Scotia committed to do all they can to make Nova Scotia the safest place to work and live in Canada.

Tagged With: health and safety, leadership, safety charter

Fire Safety Week a reminder to hear the beep where you sleep

On October 7, 2015 in General by Sarah Reeves

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week - a perfect time to check smoke alarms as well as create and practice home fire-escape plans.

Tagged With: fire alarms , fire safety, safety

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