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Cindy Porter
Cindy Porter's Blog
Working safely during the Coronavirus pandemic
On March 31, 2020 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Adjusting to the new realities brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has meant big changes for just about every workplace in Nova Scotia. We can help.
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Tagged With:
coronavirus
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COVID-19
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pandemic
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workplace safety
Dumping Day 2019 starts with a focus on safety
On November 26, 2019 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Dumping Day in southwestern Nova Scotia, got underway today. It was delayed by a day for safety reasons due to poor weather conditions.
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Tagged With:
dumping day
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fishing safety
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lobster season
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workplace safety
Five tips to prevent injuries when moving materials at work
On November 7, 2019 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Here are five tips to help keep you and your colleagues safe when performing manual tasks at work.
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Tagged With:
MSIs
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musculoskeletal injuries
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slips; trips and falls
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sprains and strains
Psychologically Healthy Workplaces - Lyne Brun, Emera
On September 20, 2018 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Workplaces that strive to be healthy are being challenged to look beyond traditional wellness programs that focus solely on physical wellness.
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Tagged With:
mental health
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psycholoically healthy workplaces
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workplace safety
Using candy to reduce slips, trips and falls?
On March 6, 2018 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Check out this fun way to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls.
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Tagged With:
injury prevention
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slips trips falls
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workplace safety
OH&S Twitter Chat
On May 27, 2015 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Workplace Safety Twitter chat with OHS Director Scott Nauss #talksafety
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Tagged With:
live chat
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occupational health and safety
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talksafety
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workplace safety
WCB’s Paula Arab receives Q.C. distinction
On December 12, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
Great news about one of the WCB's esteemed Legal Counsel
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Tagged With:
legal profession
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Queen's Counsel
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WCB
Op-Ed: Signs of Sea Change in Fisheries Safety
On August 18, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
This op-ed by Stuart MacLean appeared on page E2 of the Aug. 16, 2014 edition of The Chronicle Herald.
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Tagged With:
culture change
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fishing safety
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Safe at Sea Alliance
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safety culture
,
workplace safety
Are you a Pogo Jumper?
On July 31, 2014 in
General
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What Matters Most
by
Cindy Porter
Unique jobs call for specialized training and safety precautions
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Tagged With:
Halifax Buskers
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Workplace safety
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Workplace Safety Training
Summer months most dangerous for young workers
On July 30, 2014 in
General
by
Cindy Porter
With over forty per cent of all workplace injuries for young workers occurring during the summer months, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) reminds young workers and their employers to focus on workplace safety during this peak time.
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Tagged With:
Department of Labour and Advanced Education
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Instagram
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summer safety
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workplace safety
,
young workers
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