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


OH&S Twitter Chat
Workplace Safety Twitter chat with OHS Director Scott Nauss #talksafety

Stuart MacLean honoured as Top 50 CEO
The Nova Scotia business community recognized the strategic and inspirational leadership of WCB CEO Stuart MacLean as he was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs.

Pratt and Whitney, Linda Corkum take home top awards for safety
Nova Scotia’s highest honours in workplace health and safety were handed out today at the sixth annual Mainstay Awards by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Kelly Regan and Workers’ Compensation Board CEO Stuart MacLean.

Hundreds Gather to Promote Workplace Safety
More than 250 safety professionals kicked off North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at a symposium in Dartmouth on Monday, May 4th.

Tips for staying healthy and safe while getting through winter
This winter has brought some incredible weather to Nova Scotia - snow, freezing rain, rain, flash freezes, and all the above put together.

WCB’s Paula Arab receives Q.C. distinction
Great news about one of the WCB's esteemed Legal Counsel

Fishermen Urged to Make Safety a Priority
As lobster season gets underway in southwest Nova Scotia, fishermen are reminded to practice safety and monitor weather and marine forecasts while at sea.

Workplace Safety Social Marketing Campaigns Bring Home Two MarCom Awards
The “What Matters Most” and “#thismatters” social marketing campaigns from the WCB and Department of Labour and Advanced Education were each recognized with gold MarCom Awards this past week.

Promoting Fishing Safety at the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament
The WCB, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Fisheries Safety Association of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector Council continue to advance the message of fishing safety in communities across Nova Scotia.

Op-Ed: Signs of Sea Change in Fisheries Safety
This op-ed by Stuart MacLean appeared on page E2 of the Aug. 16, 2014 edition of The Chronicle Herald.

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