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Individual Safety Award of Excellence goes to Eric LeFort
On May 13, 2014 in
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Cindy Porter
Eric LeFort is the Lead OH&S faculty member at the NSCC Marconi Campus and his efforts were recognized as an example of safety excellence.
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CKF Inc. Takes Home 3rd Mainstay Award - This Time for Safety Excellence
On May 12, 2014 in
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Cindy Porter
In seven years, CKF Inc. of Hantsport, went from receiving its second surcharge warning to receiving Nova Scotia's highest safety honour.
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We All Have a Role to Play in Workplace Safety
On May 9, 2014 in
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Heather Macleod
Creating a safety culture in Nova Scotia has been an important part of the conversation during NAOSH Week.
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IRS
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Getting Back in Action
On May 8, 2014 in
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Cindy Porter
Most people go to work in the morning and return home safely when the day is done.
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The Right Gear for the Job
On May 7, 2014 in
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Cindy Porter
When working on a job, having the right tool matters.
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Keeping Young Workers Safe
On May 6, 2014 in
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Cindy Porter
NAOSH Week is an important reminder about the importance of creating a safety culture in Nova Scotia’s workplaces.
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young workers
Celebrating Safety Leadership with the Mainstay Awards
On May 5, 2014 in
General
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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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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
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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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leadership
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NAOSH Week
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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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safe and timely return to work
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