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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.
Celebrating Safety Leadership with the Mainstay Awards
On May 5, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
An exciting part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week in Nova Scotia this year is the Mainstay Awards. The Mainstay Awards recognize the individuals, organizations, labour groups and employers whose efforts have helped make Nova Scotia a safer place to work
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Ergonomic Solutions Make Economic Sense
On May 4, 2014 in
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by
Cindy Porter
Ergonomic solutions seek to fit the job to the worker.
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work design
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ergonomics
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participatory ergonomics
5 Steps for Safety Leadership in Your Workplace
On May 2, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Nova Scotia is becoming a safer place to work. That’s something to celebrate during NAOSH Week. But it’s also a call to action to do more.
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JOHS Committee
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leadership
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NAOSH Week
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preventing workplace injury
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prevention
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safety culture
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workplace injury
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workplace safety
New program supports safe and timely return to work
On April 22, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
The Centralized Surgical Services Program will help workers who are off work due to a workplace injury get speedier access to the surgical services they need to make a safe and timely return to their regular activities.
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return to work
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safe and timely return to work
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timely surgical care
Spring ahead, don't fall asleep
On March 7, 2014 in
General
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Cindy Porter
Tips on how to work safely following Daylight Savings Time.
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daylight savings time
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workplace safety
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getting enough sleep
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spring ahead
Chronicle Herald Op-Ed: Our risk-running culture on high seas must change
On February 26, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
This op-ed from Stuart MacLean about fishing safety in Nova Scotia appeared on page A13 in the Feb. 26 edition of the Chronicle Herald.
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Miss Ally anniversary
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culture change
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fishing safety
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Miss Ally tragedy
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safety culture
WCB in the community: Events focused on workplace safety
On January 23, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Several events took place in the Fall of 2013 that brought together leaders, workplaces, safety partners, and government to discuss workplace safety. Read the wrap up.
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best practices
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federal government
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LAE
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leadership
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safety culture
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small and medium business
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workplace safety
Celebrating Workplace Safety with Halifax Harbour Bridges & Peter Hollet
On January 3, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
We're celebrating previous Mainstay Award winners! Read their success stories, get inspired, and apply for your Mainstay Award today. The nomination period closes Jan. 15, 2014.
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Mainstay Awards
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Workplace Safety
Celebrating Workplace Safety with Acadian Seaplants
On December 18, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
We're celebrating previous Mainstay Award winners! Read their success stories, get inspired, and apply for your Mainstay Award today. The nomination period closes Jan. 15, 2014.
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health and wellness
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Mainstay Awards
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occupational health and safety
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workplace safety
Ho Ho Hold on - is that safe?
On December 13, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Don't let retail injuries dampen your holiday spirit
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