Trapped miners alive, but could be stuck for months
The news that 33 miners trapped in a Chilean gold and copper mine were alive must have been a huge relief to family and friends waiting for 17 days to find out their fate. However, the news that it Read More
So Many Ways - WCB Launches Young Worker Campaign
So many ways to get hurt at work... and so many ways to talk about how not to
No one would ever really wear a mask to talk to their boss, or use a sock puppet to provide a safety orientation.
But young Read More
No one would ever really wear a mask to talk to their boss, or use a sock puppet to provide a safety orientation.
But young Read More
Recent seatbelt blitz important reminder that seatbelts save lives
A recent blitz by RCMP in HRM this week emphasizes the importance of wearing seatbelts at all times when travelling in a motor vehicle.
The Chronicle Herald Metro 08/13/2010, Page A06
Lack of seatbelt Read More
The Chronicle Herald Metro 08/13/2010, Page A06
Lack of seatbelt Read More
Shoplifting incident turns into workplace violence
The following story from the Chronicle Herald highlights an incident of workplace violence for local workers. The act of shoplifting is referred to as "routine" but that doesn't mean it is normal or Read More
UPDATED: Vest now mandatory for prison staff
About 444 workers will be safer at work after the Department of Justice announced it will be mandatory for all employees of correctional facilities to wear protective vests.
Read news release from Read More
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OHS makes changes to gas threshold values
FROM Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development's OHS Division:
Recent Changes to Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
If you are a municipality, utility, marine user or other business Read More
Recent Changes to Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
If you are a municipality, utility, marine user or other business Read More
Tragedy marks National Drowning Prevention Week
July 18-26 is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada.
Recent drownings in Twillingate, NL and Sydney River, NS are tragic reminders of the dangers of boating and swimming.
According to the Read More
Recent drownings in Twillingate, NL and Sydney River, NS are tragic reminders of the dangers of boating and swimming.
According to the Read More
OHS charges laid in Mt. Thom fatalities
From New Glasgow Evening News - July 19th, 2010
Adjournment granted for those charged in pair’s deathsPublished on July 19th, 2010
NEW GLASGOW – One year after the bodies of two Colchester County Read More
Adjournment granted for those charged in pair’s deathsPublished on July 19th, 2010
NEW GLASGOW – One year after the bodies of two Colchester County Read More
Poisonous plant found in Nova Scotia
Something we should all be aware of especially if we work outdoors.
From CBC - Monday, July 12, 2010
Toxic hogweed creeps across Nova Scotia
An invasive and toxic plant is creeping across Nova Scotia. Read More
From CBC - Monday, July 12, 2010
Toxic hogweed creeps across Nova Scotia
An invasive and toxic plant is creeping across Nova Scotia. Read More
Disturbing behaviour by workers on Calgary worksite
Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility.
From CBC News, July 8, 2010.
Alberta officials are investigating a disturbing online video that appears to show a Calgary construction worker tossing a tool to a Read More
From CBC News, July 8, 2010.
Alberta officials are investigating a disturbing online video that appears to show a Calgary construction worker tossing a tool to a Read More
Charges promote safer workplaces and reduce injuries
Labour and Workforce Development - July 9, 2010 9:31 AM
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As part of its efforts to promote safer workplaces and to reduce Read More
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As part of its efforts to promote safer workplaces and to reduce Read More
Feeling hot, hot, hot?
Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection have some great tips on how to stay safe during the hot days of summer.
Read all about it.
Heat caution issued by Health Promotion and Read More
Read all about it.
Heat caution issued by Health Promotion and Read More
NS Power and Union sign Safety Charter
NS Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers made history yesterday by being the first company and union to jointly sign the CEO Health and Safety Charter.
The Charter was launced Read More
The Charter was launced Read More
Tanker blast tragic reminder for high safety standards
A very tragic outcome to an industrial accident...reminiscent of recent train derailments in the province and a reminder that safety standards must be adhered to at all costs.
Tanker blast kills Read More
Tanker blast kills Read More
NL helicopter safety inquiry provides key learnings
Assessing health and safety within the total system of a workplace is key!
Appeared in the Chronicle Herald June 29, 2010
Expert: Offshore safety advances can guide N.L.
By SUE BAILEY
The Canadian Read More
Appeared in the Chronicle Herald June 29, 2010
Expert: Offshore safety advances can guide N.L.
By SUE BAILEY
The Canadian Read More
Violence in the workplace
Whenever something like this happens, remember that it's someone's workplace...
From the Chronicle Herald Tue. Jun 29 - 8:28 AM
Cops nab suspect in gas station holdup
Halifax Regional Police have one Read More
From the Chronicle Herald Tue. Jun 29 - 8:28 AM
Cops nab suspect in gas station holdup
Halifax Regional Police have one Read More
The road is their workplace
The following commentary By Linda Corkum,Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association appeared in the Chronicle Herald on June 2, 2010.
The Road is their workplace
The Nova Scotia Read More
The Road is their workplace
The Nova Scotia Read More
Province Observes National Day of Mourning
The flags at Province House are flying at half-mast today to commemorate National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.
In the House of Assembly today, Labour Minister Angus Read More
Obama highlights need for workplace safety
US President Barack Obama delivered a eulogy to the families of 29 miners that perished in a mining accident earlier this month in Beckley, West Virginia
The President not only stressed the need for Read More
The President not only stressed the need for Read More
Province Extends Protections to Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue
April 23, 2010 15:12
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Amendments Read More
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Rod Stickman: Workplace safety's newest celebrity spokesperson
A new collection of workplace safety videos from the WCB take a hands-on approach to some key issues in occupational health and safety, told in the voice of a quirky character found in safety signage Read More
Beware of first aid kit sales pressure
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising business owners not to fall for telephone sales pitches for high-priced first aid kits.
Read Full release from Labour and Workforce Read More
Read Full release from Labour and Workforce Read More
Three miners found dead in Quebec gold mine
CTV.ca News Staff - Date: Tue. Nov. 3 2009 9:45 AM ET
The body of a third miner missing in a flooded northern Quebec gold mine since Friday has been recovered, authorities announced Tuesday morning. Read More
The body of a third miner missing in a flooded northern Quebec gold mine since Friday has been recovered, authorities announced Tuesday morning. Read More
Fear not part of the job
Nancy MacCready-Williams, Op-Ed
Workplace Violence and the Alberta Hostage Situation
Appeared in the Chronicle Herald on Saturday Oct. Read More
Workplace Violence and the Alberta Hostage Situation
Appeared in the Chronicle Herald on Saturday Oct. Read More
NL young worker dies from work related injuries in Yukon
A fatal incident at a mine earlier this week took the life of Paul Wentzel after he was injured in a mine tunnel. Wentzel, from Newfoundland, parked the vehicle he was driving on a slope and began to Read More
Helicopter safety inquiry begins
An inquiry examining offshore helicopter safety will begin in St. John's on Monday following a deadly crash that sent an aircraft transporting oil workers plunging into the Atlantic Ocean.
Read Full Read More
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Yoga in schools could reduce injuries in the workplace
The Department of Education announced last week the introduction of Yoga as one of a number of new course options that fulfills Nova Scotia's physical education requirement.
Yoga is an ancient Read More
Yoga is an ancient Read More
Monetary Penalties should create safer workplaces
In a move to improve workplace safety the Department of Labour and Workforce Development announced this week that it will implement monetary penalties for employers and workers who break occupational Read More
Driver thrown from truck
A truck driver was rushed to a Halifax hospital in serious condition after he lost control of his truck and flipped it a few times Tuesday morning.
Read full story from the Herald.
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Read full story from the Herald.
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It takes a village: new features on worksafeforlife.ca
It really does take a village.
Whether you are a business owner, employee, parent or teacher, we all have a role to play in the prevention of workplace injuries for ourselves, co-workers, family and Read More
Whether you are a business owner, employee, parent or teacher, we all have a role to play in the prevention of workplace injuries for ourselves, co-workers, family and Read More
Polish mine explosion kills 12 workers
A methane leak in a Polish coal mine set off an explosion Friday that killed 12 miners and left dozens injured, 15 of them in critical condition, officials said.
Read More
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Grocery employees bound in robbery
Fisherman presumed lost at sea
A recent devastating workplace incident on a herring fishing boat is a reminder of the hazards in the fishing industry. A total of nine Nova Scotians – one third of all workplace fatalities – Read More
Terminal worker killed on job
Fairview Cove terminal worker killed on job
Monday, September 14, 2009 | 6:53 AM AT CBC News
A 45-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while working at the Fairview Cove Container Read More
Monday, September 14, 2009 | 6:53 AM AT CBC News
A 45-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while working at the Fairview Cove Container Read More
World's largest workplace safety campaign
Over 55,000 employees will participate in a workplace safety campaign Sept. 14-20 put on by one Swedish company and its partners - making it the world's largest. It's the 5th year Skanska strives to Read More
Handwashing is best defence against H1N1
As information in the media heightens around H1N1, it's important to remember that hand washing is a key way to prevent illness in the workplace.
Read an article from Halifax Newsnet on handwashing Read More
Read an article from Halifax Newsnet on handwashing Read More
Recent bank robberies bring violence into the workplace
A grim reminder of workplace violence...please think about the employees of these banks and the trama this violence inflicts.
Read Full Story
Nova Scotia has regulations for preventing workplace Read More
Read Full Story
Nova Scotia has regulations for preventing workplace Read More
'Unacceptable loss of life' cited for safety probe into small fishing boats
Citing an "unacceptable" loss of life, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) today launched an in-depth investigation into the safety of small fishing vessels across Canada.
Read Full release from Read More
Read Full release from Read More
WCB Injury Prevention Campaign Best in North America
WCB Injury Prevention Campaign Best in North America
August 11, 2009 – HALIFAX, NS – A bucket, a ladder and a nail caught the judges’ attention at the annual communications awards presented by Read More
August 11, 2009 – HALIFAX, NS – A bucket, a ladder and a nail caught the judges’ attention at the annual communications awards presented by Read More
Boston window-washers escape serious injury in scaffolding incident
A near-miss in Boston underlines the importance of fall arrest equipment. The incident is under investigation.
Learn more from the Boston Herald online.
Nova Scotia's Fall Protection and Scaffolding Read More
Learn more from the Boston Herald online.
Nova Scotia's Fall Protection and Scaffolding Read More
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills young worker
Carbon monoxide poisoning likely killed Pictou County pair
NEW GLASGOW NEWS
July 21, 2009 12:42 a.m.
A 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman whose bodies were found inside a maintenance shed Read More
NEW GLASGOW NEWS
July 21, 2009 12:42 a.m.
A 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman whose bodies were found inside a maintenance shed Read More
Drowning Prevention Week, July 19-25
July 19th to 25th is National Drowning Prevention Week in Nova Scotia.
Drowning is the third-leading cause of unintentional deaths for Canadians under the age of 60.
On Thursday July 9, a Cape Breton Read More
Drowning is the third-leading cause of unintentional deaths for Canadians under the age of 60.
On Thursday July 9, a Cape Breton Read More
Lobster fisherman dies after being swept overboard
Louisburg, NS - A Sydney lobster fisherman died on July 7, 2009, after he was apparently swept overboard by a wave.
Read Full Story from Cape Breton Post
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Read Full Story from Cape Breton Post
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Auto dealership charged in Dartmouth blast that killed worker
A car dealership has been charged with several safety violations in the deadly fire and explosion at its Dartmouth body shop last year.
Read Full Story from CBC.ca Read More
Read Full Story from CBC.ca Read More
Protective fume hoods turned off before lab worker's death
Protective fume hoods turned off before lab worker's death
Nova Scotia labour officials have determined that a technician at a pharmaceutical plant was exposed to a toxic chemical while working in a Read More
Nova Scotia labour officials have determined that a technician at a pharmaceutical plant was exposed to a toxic chemical while working in a Read More
Farm tractor driver dies in crash with semi truck
The driver of a farm tractor was killed Friday June 19 in a collision with a tractor-trailer on the road to the Point Aconi power plant in Cape Breton.
The fatal crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on Read More
The fatal crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on Read More
Workplace injury goal: zero tolerance
Workplace injury goal: zero tolerance
New Glasgow Evening News
TRENTON – Warm winds yesterday afternoon belied the sombre message at a gathering at Trenton Park to recognize the National Day of Read More
New Glasgow Evening News
TRENTON – Warm winds yesterday afternoon belied the sombre message at a gathering at Trenton Park to recognize the National Day of Read More
Summer turns up the heat on workplace injury
As summer approaches, it's more important than ever to remember safe work practices - because while workplace injury takes a terrible toll all year round, it really heats up during the summer Read More
WCB Breaks Silence About Workplace Safety
New mime campaign targets young workers
When people don’t talk about workplace safety, people can get hurt.
For young workers, their parents and their employers, that’s the message behind the WCB Read More
When people don’t talk about workplace safety, people can get hurt.
For young workers, their parents and their employers, that’s the message behind the WCB Read More
Grief, shock envelop N.L. in wake of helicopter crash
Blue skies and calm seas in eastern Newfoundland on Saturday belied the terrifying reality that has sunk in, as residents come to grips with the fact that 17 people died when a helicopter crashed and Read More
On May 3rd, support families affected by workplace tragedies
Threads of Life is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury, or Read More
Too many unstable fishing boats, reports Transportation Safety Board
From the Halifax Chronicle Herald: Fishing crews continue to put themselves at risk by heading out to sea in small, unstable boats, the Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday in two accident Read More
Safety Services Nova Scotia’s 27th Annual Conference and Tradeshow- March 25-27, 2009
If keeping the people you work with safe from injury interests you or is a critical part of your job, then this is the conference for you.
Safety Services Nova Scotia will hold its 27th annual Read More
Safety Services Nova Scotia will hold its 27th annual Read More
A Safety Check is in the Mail
The WCB has partnered with Canada Post, the Halifax Water Commission and Halifax Regional Municipality in developing a flyer that asks homeowners in the HRM to do their part in keeping service Read More
Shovel wet, heavy snow with care
Every year, dozens of Nova Scotians are injured during the winter months - slips and falls, unsafe driving conditions, and other realities of our climate lead to injury. Snow shovelling, in Read More
Worker trampled to death on "Black Friday"
A worker at a major retail store in Long Island, New York was trampled to death by crowds early Friday morning.
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Worker's sister shares human impact of loss - fall protection equipment may have prevented tragedy
From the Halifax Chronicle Herald:
SYDNEY — Rita Sheriff now makes a stop at the cemetery when she visits her family in Cape Breton.
Her brother, Alfred Joseph Wrice, died nearly four years ago Read More
SYDNEY — Rita Sheriff now makes a stop at the cemetery when she visits her family in Cape Breton.
Her brother, Alfred Joseph Wrice, died nearly four years ago Read More
NS worker dies after chemical exposure
A Nova Scotia man died 18 hours after being exposed to chemical in a labrotory he was working in.
Read Full Story Read More
Read Full Story Read More
NS company pleads guilty in fatal workplace accident
A Nova Scotia company pleaded guilty to charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted from a fatal workplace injury.
Read Full Story Read More
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October is Healthy Workplace Month
Each October, Canadian Healthy Worplace Month encourages Canadian organizations to promote the benefits of workplace health.
Initiated in 2001 by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Read More
Initiated in 2001 by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Read More
School bus driver suffers workplace injury
A school bus driver veered off the road when she was injured by anitfreeze and sustained a chemical burn to her legs.
Read Full Story from The Chronicle Herald. Read More
Read Full Story from The Chronicle Herald. Read More
Underground Mining Regulations Repond to Changing Needs
An announcement from the Department of Labour and Workforce Development:
Revised occupational health and safety regulations taking effect today, Aug. 1, provide clear, targeted, and practical Read More
Revised occupational health and safety regulations taking effect today, Aug. 1, provide clear, targeted, and practical Read More
Another NS man dies in work related accident
For the second time in a week, a worker was killed on the job, tragically raising the issue of workplace safety and the importance of injury prevention.
Read Full Story
Far too many workers get hurt, Read More
Read Full Story
Far too many workers get hurt, Read More
Halifax man killed in industrial accident
Man succumbs to injuries after being crushed by cement wall Monday
A man injured in a construction-site mishap in Burnside Industrial Park Monday has died.
The man, 34, was working when a cement truck Read More
A man injured in a construction-site mishap in Burnside Industrial Park Monday has died.
The man, 34, was working when a cement truck Read More
Three killed in BC Mushroom Farm Accident
Three workers died and two remain in hospital after an industrial accident at a mushroom farm in Langley, BC.
Here is some of the recent coverage.
Story from Canada.com
Story from The Globe and Read More
Here is some of the recent coverage.
Story from Canada.com
Story from The Globe and Read More
Farm facing health and safety charges in teen's death
Farm facing health and safety charges in teen’s death
SHUBENACADIE — Owners of a Halifax County farm where a 19-year-old employee died two years ago after a small tractor upended into a manure Read More
SHUBENACADIE — Owners of a Halifax County farm where a 19-year-old employee died two years ago after a small tractor upended into a manure Read More
Crane smashes into transit train in Calgary
A miscommunication appears to have caused a mobile crane to hit a light rail transit train in northwest Calgary on Wednesday, injuring six people and snarling traffic in the area.
Read the full story Read More
Read the full story Read More
Close call in Middleton
No one was hurt when a truck rolled off a hoist in a Middleton garage.How could a recurrence be prevented? Incident investigation is an important part of a health and safety program.
Read More
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Amhest Daily News: Worker injured in Amherst
An employee at an Amherst manufacturing facility of a Moncton-based firm was injured last week when a steel plate he was working on slipped. Read Full Story
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August turns up injury heat on young workers
Despite what numerologists say, 08/08/08 won't be a lucky day for four young Nova Scotia workers, if last year’s workplace injury stats hold true. Read the WCB's full release here.
Working a summer Read More
Working a summer Read More
15-year-old boy dies under load of asphalt
Andrew James turned 15 last Tuesday.
On Friday morning, he died in a workplace tragedy outside Winnipeg, buried under a load of hot asphalt he was helping to unload from a truck. Workers under 16 are Read More
On Friday morning, he died in a workplace tragedy outside Winnipeg, buried under a load of hot asphalt he was helping to unload from a truck. Workers under 16 are Read More
Worker hit by truck in construction zone
A worker directing traffic in a construction zone was hit by a truck making a turn. The injury happened after the truck was given permission to make the turn, but ran out of room pinning the worker's Read More
Recent workplace injuries in Nova Scotia
The follow are some of the workplace injuries that occurred throughout the province over the last few months:
Fall from Ladder
Worker fell from a rolling step ladder platform in while retrieving a 100 Read More
Fall from Ladder
Worker fell from a rolling step ladder platform in while retrieving a 100 Read More
Company Pays for Runaway Crane - Hero Ensured No One Paid with Their life.
New Glasgow Provincial Court Judge, R.A. Stroud, handed down his decision in the case of a runaway crane owned by A.W. Leil Holdings Ltd. The judge also praised the actions of Sammy Stewart who's Read More
Premier Joins Road Builders to Promote Work Zone Safety
As the summer construction season heats up, Nova Scotians are reminded to watch their speed in road construction zones.
Read Full Release from The Government of Nova Scotia... Read More
Read Full Release from The Government of Nova Scotia... Read More
Coast urban weekly comments on "Nail" win at Cannes
The WCB's workplace safety advertising campaign, created in partnership with our colleagues at in Newfoundland and Labrador and PEI recently was awarded a Bronze Film Lion at Cannes - the world Read More
Clerk mowed down by gas thief
"Nail" ad wins international award
We had some terrific news about our “nail” ad this week. It just won a very prestigious international advertising award – a Cannes Lion (bronze) – during the 55th Annual Advertising Festival Read More
This was not just an accident, this was my brother
Families who’ve suffered workplace fatalities, injuries get together
By BEVERLEY WARE South Shore Bureau, Chronicle Herald, Sun. Jun 22 - 5:33 AM
Karen Lapierre was living in Ontario at the time. She Read More
By BEVERLEY WARE South Shore Bureau, Chronicle Herald, Sun. Jun 22 - 5:33 AM
Karen Lapierre was living in Ontario at the time. She Read More
Bridgewater Thinks Safety
The "potential" of getting nailed with paying extra to the Workers' Compensation Board because of poor safety performance has Bridgewater taking steps towards a safer workplace.
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Read Full Story Read More
Mountie Injured on the Job
Mountie suffers minor injuries in crash
A Halifax-area Mountie suffered only minor injuries after losing control of a police vehicle, causing it to flip several times early Wednesday morning.
Read Read More
A Halifax-area Mountie suffered only minor injuries after losing control of a police vehicle, causing it to flip several times early Wednesday morning.
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Young workers too often hurt on job
Kids are losing arms and legs.
By JOHN COTTER The Canadian Press
Mon. Jun 16 - 5:32 AM
EDMONTON — Young people are the most accident-prone employees on Canadian job sites and must be more closely Read More
By JOHN COTTER The Canadian Press
Mon. Jun 16 - 5:32 AM
EDMONTON — Young people are the most accident-prone employees on Canadian job sites and must be more closely Read More
Work Safe, Dad
Tips for Dad to help balance work and home from the Globe and Mail.
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Remember dad on Sunday, June 15 by sending him an e-card from this site on how to keep safe at work.
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Read Full Story
Remember dad on Sunday, June 15 by sending him an e-card from this site on how to keep safe at work.
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New Crosswalk Safety Rules
Clarification around driver and pedestrian responsibilits for crosswalk safety took affect Sunday, June 1, 2008. Good information for that that rountinely walk or drive as part of their workday.
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High Profile Crane Accident
From the New York Times:
The collapse of a crane at an Upper East Side construction site in New York on Friday morning killed two workers and severely damaged several high-rise apartments. And it left Read More
The collapse of a crane at an Upper East Side construction site in New York on Friday morning killed two workers and severely damaged several high-rise apartments. And it left Read More
Shoot – Enter – Win!
In 2007, about 4,400 workers under the age of 25 were injured on the job. Young workers are the workers of tomorrow and if we are to significantly reduce injuries in this province, we need to start Read More
Work Safe, Mom
Here are some numbers to think about as we give thanks to our moms on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
There are about 74,000 working moms in Nova Scotia.
Last year, according to WCB stats, 3,326 women had Read More
There are about 74,000 working moms in Nova Scotia.
Last year, according to WCB stats, 3,326 women had Read More
Sometimes, no news is good news
WCB social marketing campaign calls for action on workplace safety
That’s the idea at the core of a newspaper ad campaign unfolding this week across Nova Scotia, as part of the latest social Read More
That’s the idea at the core of a newspaper ad campaign unfolding this week across Nova Scotia, as part of the latest social Read More
Day of Mourning
Today marks the National Day of Mourning - a day to remember those hurt or killed in the workplace.
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New Glasgow fined $110,000
Judge moved by daughters’ statements about losing father in workplace tragedy
NEW GLASGOW — Mike Bonvie, who died in a trench collapse 18 months ago, probably won’t have a building or statue Read More
NEW GLASGOW — Mike Bonvie, who died in a trench collapse 18 months ago, probably won’t have a building or statue Read More
A young life taken too soon
Man killed in explosion at Dartmouth car dealership identified – CBC.ca
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Flammable vapours behind fatal Dartmouth explosion – CBC.ca
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Man hurt in NS explosion dies – Read More
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Flammable vapours behind fatal Dartmouth explosion – CBC.ca
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Man hurt in NS explosion dies – Read More
Explosion at hospital sends employee to hospital
Winter Weather Takes its Toll on Nova Scotia Workers
Snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice-related workplace injuries up 64 per cent
April 8, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS – Snow removal budgets aren't the only high cost of a winter marked by heavy, wet snow and Read More
April 8, 2008 – HALIFAX, NS – Snow removal budgets aren't the only high cost of a winter marked by heavy, wet snow and Read More
Making safety click
Welcome and come on in to our new website dedicated to workplace safety in Nova Scotia!
There are far too many workplace injuries in this province. There were more than 32,000 workplace injuries last Read More
There are far too many workplace injuries in this province. There were more than 32,000 workplace injuries last Read More