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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.
Talking to Generation Y
On July 10, 2012 in
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Cindy Porter
In the summer months, thousands of young Nova Scotians are working on summer jobs. But as any manager – or maybe even any parent – will tell you, dealing with “Generation Y” or the “Millennials” can be different than dealing with older workers.
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Editorial: New summer job? Talk to your kids about workplace safety
On July 9, 2012 in
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Cindy Porter
Over the next few weeks, thousands of young Nova Scotians will start summer jobs. For many it will be their first introduction to the world of work. We want them all to come home safe, but sadly, for some that may not happen. Last year, about 3,500 Nova Scotians under age 25 were hurt on the job. Of those, about 650 young workers suffered injuries that were serious enough to result in time lost from work.
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CBC Highlites Transport Safety Board Report
On June 29, 2012 in
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User
A story by the CBC entitled "High death toll in fishery flagged in Transport Safety Board report" continues to highlight the findings of the Transport Safety Board report, noting that a three-year investigation shows fatalities in Canada's fishing industry have remained high with, on average, one mariner a month being killed at sea.
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Report underscores focus on safety
On June 29, 2012 in
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User
A recent Transportation Safety Board report is a stark reminder of the importance of our work to change the safety culture in Nova Scotia's fishing industry.
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Father's Day
On June 29, 2012 in
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User
On Father’s Day, Dads may get a chance to sleep in or even have breakfast in bed.
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Davis Day in Nova Scotia
On June 29, 2012 in
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User
June 11 is Davis Day, an annual day of remembrance of miners who were killed on the job in Nova Scotia.
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Back safety tips
On June 29, 2012 in
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User
Every single back injury suffered by a Nova Scotian worker is avoidable. You can keep yourself, and your friends at work, safe by using these safety tips:
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Remembering Westray's victims
On June 29, 2012 in
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Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Westray Mining Disaster. It was one of the worst workplace health and safety tragedies in Nova Scotia’s history.
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NAOSH Week
On June 29, 2012 in
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This is the North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week, a time to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public and all partners in occupational safety and health on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
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Who's got your back?
On June 29, 2012 in
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Nova Scotia is getting safer. Our province’s workplace injury rate is at a 15 year low.
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