Safety level

Safety Matters

rss

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


Heather Macleod
Heather Macleod
Heather Macleod's Blog

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

Protecting those who serve: Prioritizing safety for retail workers during the holiday shopping season.
While many workplaces wind down during the holidays, it’s the busiest time of year for Nova Scotia’s retail industry.

Motorists play major role in keeping employees safe in road work zones
A new campaign is reminding motorists that when they’re on the highway, they’re also in someone’s workplace.

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

Slips, trips and falls can be prevented: Part 2
A focus on trips, their causes and how you can prevent them in your workplace.

Sprains and Strains Most Common Workplace Injury in NS
Sprains and strains are the most common type of injury experienced by workers in Nova Scotia.

Working to Recovery
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.

2016 Mainstay Award Winners Announced
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.

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

Recognizing Everyone’s Role in Workplace Safety this NAOSH Week
What do Pratt & Whitney, CKF Inc., Acadian Seaplants, Edmonds Landscape and Construction Services Limited have in common?

Nova SAFE - App Logo (Vertical)638237311761493152