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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

Safe at Sea on the Big Screen in Shelburne

On September 9, 2016 in General by Allison Himmelman

The Safe at Sea video will be screened at the Shelburne Film Expo, Sept 9-10, 2016.

Tagged With: fishing safety, safe at sea, safe at sea alliance

NSLC's prevention journey

On August 11, 2016 in General by User

A culture of safety is created through leadership and accountability, and it’s something the NSLC has worked hard to achieve over the past five years.

Tagged With: annual report, injury prevention, workplace safety

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

RK MacDonald Nursing Home recognized for commitment to safety

On June 24, 2016 in General by User

In one year, RK MacDonald was able to combat costs and commit to safety.

Tagged With: healthcare, safety initiatives

Fall Federal Forum time to innovate, collaborate and share

On June 22, 2016 in General by User

The 2015 Fall Federal Forum brought together leaders from across the country.

Tagged With: Fall Federal Forum, prevention

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

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