Safety MattersOur blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblogSlow Down, Move Over: Protecting Workers and Drivers in Summer Work Zoneshttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/364/slow-down-move-over-protecting-workers-and-drivers-in-summer-work-zonesGeneralFri, 21 Jul 2023 17:58:52 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/DhM_G2bXkAAO6N2.jpg?ver=lIAcO2zngAejfmNEWb0UQw%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" />As road work picks up in the summer season, roadside workers and drivers in Nova Scotia face numerous hazards as thousands of vehicles pass through work sites at high speeds. Every motorist has a responsibility to keep these workers safe.</p> <p>Work zones encompass any roads undergoing visible maintenance or construction.  In addition to the risks of traditional construction zones (such as falls,  falling objects, or faulty machinery) these workers are also at risk of motor-vehicle collisions.  </p> <p>To combat these risks, Nova Scotia launched the <a href="https://novascotia.ca/slowdownmoveover/" target="_blank">Slow Down, Move Over</a> campaign emphasizing the legal obligation for drivers to reduce speed and move over to safeguard workers during their job duties. Fines start at $350.00.</p> <p>For workers and employers operating within work zones here are some essential safety tips to consider:</p> <ul> <li>Avoid working near the edge of the work zone whenever possible</li> <li>Clearly display warning signs or information about the work zone to alert drivers</li> <li>Position yourself to face oncoming traffic for better visibility</li> <li>Conduct daily inspections of all signaling equipment such as signs, cones, machinery, and vehicles to ensure proper functioning and prevent tampering</li> <li>Assign a <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/road_work/traffic_control_person.html" target="_blank">traffic control person</a> to hold a sign in front to indicate their presence</li> </ul> <p>Roadside workers should also have appropriate <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/high_visibility.html" target="_blank">personal protective equipment (PPE)</a> to ensure their safety while on the job. This includes a hard hart with retro-reflective striping, CSA-certified protective footwear and high visibility vest or clothing that complies with the <a href="https://www.csagroup.org/store/product/CSA%20Z96:22/" target="_blank">CSA standard for Z-96-22 High Visibility Safety Apparel</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://novascotia.ca/slowdownmoveover/" target="_blank">Slow Down, Move Over</a> aims to enhance roadside safety when encountering emergency vehicles with flashing lights. This law now includes public safety officers, tow truck drivers, in addition to emergency personnel, conservation officers, and motor vehicle inspectors.  </p> <p>Motorists must reduce their speed to 60 km/hr or follow the speed limit if it is lower than 60 km/hr when passing a stopped emergency vehicle. On roads with two or more lanes in their direction, drivers are required to change lanes and move further away if it can be done safely. This law serves as a protective measure to ensure the safety of workers carrying out their duties in these hazardous environments.</p> <p>While various measures such as signage, high-visibility clothing and fines aim to regulate driver behaviour in work zones, the safety of roadside workers heavily relies on attentive and respectful drivers. Drivers must avoid distractions while behind the wheel and take these precautions to ensure the safety of everyone on the road: </p> <ul> <li>Pay attention to <a href="https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/streets-sidewalks/road-safety/speed-display-signs" target="_blank">speed display signs</a> and adjust speed accordingly</li> <li>Reduce speed when entering work zones</li> <li>Obey traffic control people</li> <li>Be prepared to suddenly stop</li> <li>Maintain a safe distance from workers and equipment</li> <li>Stay alert to other drivers and potential hazards</li> <li>Obey construction zone signs</li> <li>Allow extra time to account for potential delays</li> </ul> <p>Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists should be aware that the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has several <a href="https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/streets-sidewalks/road-safety/speed-display-signs" target="_blank">road safety initiatives</a> underway to create safer roadways and neighborhoods. Theses efforts aim to eliminate fatalities and injuries resulting from collisions. As improvements are made to streets and sidewalks, it is important for individuals to watch out for crews in work zones this summer.</p> <p>By prioritizing roadside safety, we can ensure the ensure that roadside workers and drivers alike can return home safely at the end of each day.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> 364WorkShift Podcast: Supporting Successful Recoveries with Melissa Jenkinshttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/363/workshift-podcast-supporting-successful-recoveries-with-melissa-jenkinsGeneralThu, 20 Jul 2023 12:23:53 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_MELISSA%20JENKINS.png?ver=DYZ54s-0xLU8_2xkTYpQXA%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nzj90MQh6TbcTgn3I1fsO" target="_blank">episode ten of the WorkShift podcast</a>, Interim CEO Shelley Rowan speaks with Emergency Medical Care Melissa Jenkins Manager of Health and Wellness about how the organization keeps workers safe and facilitates their successful return to work with a comprehensive and proactive approach if injury does occur. </p> <p>How can we reshape our perspective on workplace injuries and injury prevention to encompass psychological well-being while navigating the challenges that arise? What does it look like to successfully support workers whose lives have been changed by workplace injury?</p> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="152" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Nzj90MQh6TbcTgn3I1fsO?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Melissa Jenkins</h3> <p>Melissa Jenkins is the Manager of Health and Wellness for Emergency Medical Care, a province wide organization that administers the EHS contract for ground ambulance, life flight operations and the medical communication center. Melissa leads a team responsible for managing cases of employees who are off sick or experienced work-related injuries.  <span style="color:#2f5496"></span></p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="152" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Bwl7RlSoWsjcQTXioPHPc?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p> <p>For more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-successful-recoveries/id1619095158?i=1000618725917" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nzj90MQh6TbcTgn3I1fsO" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/M2UzYjE5NzgtNGQ1ZC00YjFjLTkxZjktYWZjMDg4NmRhZWIz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiwk7feop2AAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/91c4b9fd" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p>363Remembering the Sacrifice: Honouring Davis Day and Nova Scotia’s Mining Historyhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/362/remembering-the-sacrifice-honouring-davis-day-and-nova-scotias-mining-historyGeneralThu, 08 Jun 2023 13:13:52 GMT<p><img alt="Davis Day Ceremony" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Davis%20Day%20Ceremony.jpg?ver=ksNAoUezb_m4ieQIpE58DQ%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo: Davis Day Ceremony Stellarton (New Glasgow News)</p> <p>June 11 is Davis Day, an annual remembrance of miners killed on the job in Nova Scotia. </p> <p>Originating in memory of William Davis, a coal miner who tragically lost his life during a protest by striking miners, the day formally known as William Davis Miners’ Day and also known as Miners Memorial Day, serves as a time to reflect on sacrifices and hardships underlying the province’s coal mining history.</p> <p>Amid the 1925 miner's strike, William Davis joined hundreds of coal miners from New Waterford in a march to the New Waterford power plant. Residents marched on the pumping station at Waterford Lake, demanding that the utilities to the families’ coal company homes be restored. In a confrontation with armed company police, Davis was shot and killed. </p> <p>To pay tribute to William Davis and all those who have died in Nova Scotia's mines, the United Mine Workers Union continues to organize commemorative ceremonies across the province on Davis Day.</p> <p>Davis Day serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and symbolizes the progress made in the province's mining industry, worker rights and the importance of workplace safety.</p> <h3>Join us in commemorating William Davis Miners Memorial Day Service</h3> <p>June 11, 2023, 11:00AM <br /> Stellarton Miners Monument (207 Foord Street) </p> <h3>Learn more about Davis Day:</h3> <p><a href="https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/nova-scotia-industry/coal-mining/miners-memorial-day-davis-day" target="_blank">Miners Memorial Day (Davis Day) </a>- Nova Scotia Museum of Industry<br /> <a href="https://archives.novascotia.ca/meninmines/life/davis/" target="_blank">Davis Day Through the Years: A Cape Breton Coalmining Tradition</a> – Nova Scotia Archives</p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></h3> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> 362WorkShift Podcast: Lessons In Leadership: The Best of WorkShifthttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/361/workshift-podcast-lessons-in-leadership-the-best-of-workshiftGeneralTue, 06 Jun 2023 18:57:30 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_CraigWhitehead.png?ver=5_ihJME6-GFhG4j-AGgr2Q%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>In this <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M5hI1N1P2ts3qxJ0ZGVaF" target="_blank">special episode of the WorkShift podcast</a>, Interim CEO Shelley Rowan and Safety Services Nova Scotia President and CEO Craig Whitehead reflect on some of their favourite clips from past episodes.</p> <p>How have the messages from the safety leaders who have shared their knowledge, thoughts, and personal experiences resonated?  Are there recurring themes in their perspectives? How can we begin to apply this collective knowledge to make improvements in our own workplaces?</p> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="152" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7M5hI1N1P2ts3qxJ0ZGVaF?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Craig Whitehead</h3> <p>Craig Whitehead is the President and CEO of Safety Services Nova Scotia, and former Corporate Operations Resource Manager at WCB Nova Scotia. He is passionate about safety, driven by more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="152" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Bwl7RlSoWsjcQTXioPHPc?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>For more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-leadership-the-best-of-workshift/id1619095158?i=1000615908562" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M5hI1N1P2ts3qxJ0ZGVaF" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/YzUxOWRmMjctY2IyMC00OTQ2LWEwZGEtZjkyMDQ4MDU1NGJl?sa=X&ved=0CAYQkfYCahcKEwiA6p-VjLH_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/74d26c2b" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 361How to stay safe in the sun this summerhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/360/how-to-stay-safe-in-the-sun-this-summerGeneralMon, 29 May 2023 18:43:10 GMT<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Sun%20Safety%20Image.png?ver=mmr49jANBEzCswvm-mnizA%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></span></span></span></p> <p>As the sun shines brighter and warmer, more outdoor work gets underway and Nova Scotians get out to enjoy the nicer weather.</p> <p>The summer months give us a chance to partake in outside activities that source our health and wellness. As we know, sunshine is an excellent source of vitamin D and has been proven to reduce stress. However, it’s crucial to prioritize sun safety to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Take proactive steps to prevent sunburn, reduce the risk of skin cancer and many other sun-related conditions.</p> <p>According to the <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/" target="_blank">Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety</a>, exposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to skin cancer, sunburn, eye damage and premature skin aging, especially when the UV levels are the highest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, yet the most preventable. When working outside every day, exposure to the sun is inevitable. Outdoor workers are <a href="https://youtu.be/d5zVvswrYMQ" target="_blank">2.5%-3.5%</a> more likely to develop skin cancer than indoor workers.</p> <p>Here are some of the largest industrial groups exposed to the sun:</p> <ul> <li>Construction</li> <li>Farming</li> <li>Building care and maintenance</li> </ul> <p>If you employ outdoor workers or are one yourself, know that working outside in the summer can be enjoyable and rewarding when sticking to a few sun safety measures. Here are 5 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer:</p> <h3>1. Apply sunscreen</h3> <p>Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Apply it generously to all exposed skin, including your face, neck and ears and any uncovered areas. Reapply every two hours or more frequently if you’re swimming or sweating.</p> <h3>2. Implement a shade policy</h3> <p>Create shaded areas or rest stations where employees can take breaks and seek shelter from the sun during their shifts. Use umbrellas, tents, or natural shade sources to provide a cool and protected space. Encourage workers to utilize these areas and take regular breaks from the sun. Providing shade structure on equipment or machinery is essential. Whenever possible, schedule harder tasks during cooler parts of the day.</p> <h3>3. Wear protective clothing </h3> <p>Cover your skin with lightweight, breathable clothing that provides adequate sun protection. Opt for long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide brimmed hats that shade your face, neck, and ears. Don’t forget to wear sunglasses with UV protection to shield your eyes!</p> <h3>4. Stay hydrated</h3> <p>Hydration is vital for outdoor workers. Ensure there is a continuous supply of water and encourage workers to drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain hydration and regulate body temperature, as sun exposure can lead to dehydration.</p> <h3>5. Stay informed </h3> <p>Conduct regular check-ins with employees to assess any <a href="https://novascotia.ca/lae/healthandsafety/docs/Heat-Stress-Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank">signs of heat-related issues</a>. Stay up to date on the latest sun safety guidelines. Be aware of the UV index in your area and plan accordingly. Make necessary adjustments and communicate any updates with workers, ensuring that their safety remains a top priority.</p> <p>Remember, protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays is essential for preventing skin damage, premature aging, and reducing the risk of skin cancer. By following these sun safety measures, you can enjoy the summer while mitigating the <a href="https://novascotia.ca/lae/healthandsafety/documents/Safety-Bulletin-Ultraviolet-Radiation-in-the-workplace.pdf" target="_blank">risks associated with sun exposure</a>.</p> 360Nova SAFE: New app puts workplace safety information at Nova Scotians’ fingertipshttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/350/nova-safe-new-app-puts-workplace-safety-information-at-nova-scotians-fingertipsGeneralTue, 16 May 2023 13:04:20 GMT<p><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/NovaSAFE%20graphic%20%20(1600%20%C3%97%20900%20px)%20(1).png?ver=Whbg60VnJcwjBdmpBM5swQ%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></a></p> <p>Need to know which ladder height is right for the job at hand? What personal protective equipment is required for the project you are planning? Have a question about elevator licensing? </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/" target="_blank">Nova SAFE</a> app is making it easier for you to find those answers anywhere at anytime. </p> <p>Recently released by the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration, Nova SAFE was designed to help provide Nova Scotians with a convenient way to access and reference workplace safety information when and where they need it. </p> <p>In its first phase, the app launched with information on more than 30 important safety topics, which each contain a plain language summary of the subject, quick access to the applicable sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and links to more related safety resources. </p> <p> For example, some of the initial topics include: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/confined_spaces/" target="_blank">Confined Spaces</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/electrical_safety/" target="_blank">Electrical Safety</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/fall_protection/" target="_blank">Fall Protection</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/fire_extinguishers/" target="_blank">Fire Extinguishers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/ladders/" target="_blank">Ladders</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/topics/ppe/" target="_blank">Personal Protective Equipment</a></li> </ul> <div> <p>Over time, the Safety Branch will be adding even more topics, as well as topics in French.</p> <p>Nova SAFE is modeled after safety sites developed by the <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/" target="_blank">Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety</a> and is customized to safety regulations in Nova Scotia. </p> <p>The mobile responsive web can be instantly accessed on your mobile device from any worksite at any time.  </p> <p>To easily install Nova SAFE on any iOS or Android device, <a href="https://www.novasafe.ca/" target="_blank">novasafe.ca.</a>  <br />  </p> </div> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9BT1l5S4ex4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KpJq5zy8Jt4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/79Jmpf4uHu4" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> 350WorkShift Podcast: Cultivating a Culture of Safety with Deputy Ministers Ava Czapalay and April Howehttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/358/workshift-podcast-cultivating-a-culture-of-safety-with-deputy-ministers-ava-czapalay-and-april-howeGeneralThu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_Ava%20Czapalay.png?ver=yqH_aqWgjdADofz8cjh-Ew%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_AprilHowe.png?ver=yqH_aqWgjdADofz8cjh-Ew%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /></p> <p>In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TXteSXubPLTelX6NfWa1Q" target="_blank">episode eight of the WorkShift podcast</a>, WCB’s Interim CEO Shelley Rowan talks to Deputy Ministers Ava Czapalay and April Howe about their roles to help guide the priorities for the province and set the tone on what it's like to live and work here in Nova Scotia.</p> <p>How have their personal experiences influenced their sense of responsibility in their roles?  What steps are they taking to build the province’s safety culture and build momentum for positive change? As Nova Scotia’s population continues to grow and change, what role do leaders have to help guide the province into the future? </p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3TXteSXubPLTelX6NfWa1Q?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Ava Czapalay</h3> <p>Ava Czapalay is the Deputy Minister of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, and previously served as the Deputy Minister and CEO of the Office of Immigration and Population Growth. In her current role, Deputy Czapalay provides strategic and operational direction to guide the department, and advises the minister on policy, equity and diversity, workplace safety, skills and learning, apprenticeship, labour services, immigration and population growth. </p> <h3>About April Howe</h3> <p>April Howe is Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Deputy Howe has more than 20 years of experience in corporate, government and community leadership. April is a champion for diversity and inclusion both in her role as Deputy Minister and within the broader community. She shares her expertise with other organizations to help create the conditions for true inclusivity in the workplace.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Bwl7RlSoWsjcQTXioPHPc?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivating-a-culture-of-safety/id1619095158?i=1000609974577" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TXteSXubPLTelX6NfWa1Q?si=Nml7h-3FTZ6CYdLZKBfO_A" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/MzE3NTZiYWEtODlkZS00MTc3LTg1ZjktNzMyOGY2Yzk0MjE3?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwj4jO-hgYz_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f4c3b4d" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 358WorkShift Podcast: Activity in the Workplace with Dr. Robert Strang and Dr. Jonathan Fowleshttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/357/workshift-podcast-activity-in-the-workplace-with-dr-robert-strang-and-dr-jonathan-fowlesGeneralTue, 24 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/WCB_RobertStrang%20(1).png?ver=9hoa_NDeMH5M-5XQQTv_PQ%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/WCB_Ep%206_JonathanFowles%20(1).png?ver=EcLZRZXpTZmC1Jdc3PfGlg%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /></p> <p style="text-align:justify">In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E9ZUSlKYHQ6iqnhTHejfO" target="_blank">episode seven of the WorkShift podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean talks to Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Jonathan Fowles, Director of the Center of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University about the importance of physical activity in life and at work, and the responsibility leaders have to help their workers become healthier and more active in the workplace.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">As leaders, how do we encourage healthy behaviour in the workplace? How can we implement physical activity guidelines in our workdays? How do we include movement in our everyday routines?</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5E9ZUSlKYHQ6iqnhTHejfO?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Dr. Robert Strang</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">Well known to all Nova Scotians for his compassion and knowledgeable leadership, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Strang is an advocate for physical activity and recognizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. He has worked in Nova Scotia’s health care system for two decades, continuing to advocate for the health and wellness of our province.</p> <h3>About Dr. Jonathan Fowles</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">Dr. Jonathan Fowles is the Director of the Center of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University where he is focused on encouraging and implementing physical activity into our everyday lives. He has led many initiatives with regional, national, and international organizations such as Diabetes Canada, Nova Scotia Health, and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/activity-in-the-workplace-with-dr-robert-strang/id1619095158?i=1000596317243" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5E9ZUSlKYHQ6iqnhTHejfO?si=jAFf2CLBShKfPHZzDaDxqA" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/MzJjMDlhY2MtNDRkZC00M2IxLTgwYzItNjk0NmI3MzgwMzJl?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwj4jO-hgYz_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/57e45f4a" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 357WorkShift Podcast: A Shift in Leadershiphttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/359/workshift-podcast-a-shift-in-leadershipGeneralMon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/WCB_ShelleyRowan.png?ver=XVVQFDZFxcqaH6kGhDxEWg%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>After 36 years with WCB Nova Scotia and 10 years as CEO, Stuart MacLean has retired and moved on to a new position with Emera as Vice President of Safety and Environment.</p> <p>In this <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t3UNpAalFhtFxs9VhHkMw?go=1&sp_cid=104c0d140c0eb94e53b5f91fee717691&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1" target="_blank">special episode</a>, Stuart MacLean speaks with <a href="https://www.wcb.ns.ca/About-Us/Executive-Team/Shelley-Rowan.aspx" target="_blank">Shelley Rowan</a>, Interim CEO and new WorkShift podcast host, who will give listeners the opportunity to hear directly from leaders, while inspiring those leaders to continue important safety conversations in their workplaces.</p> <p>What makes a good safety leader? What is the value of podcasting to initiate conversations?</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6t3UNpAalFhtFxs9VhHkMw?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p><span style="background-color:white">Be sure to follow </span><a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank"><span style="background-color:white">WorkShift</span></a><span style="background-color:white">, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</span></p> <h2><span style="background-color:white">About WorkShift</span></h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Bwl7RlSoWsjcQTXioPHPc?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-shift-in-leadership/id1619095158?i=1000591298510" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t3UNpAalFhtFxs9VhHkMw?si=ODVwzkDRS6KEFQnh2yYfTA" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/Y2ExOWQ5NTYtYjc1MC00OGUxLWFiM2EtYmIxMTdlMDAyMGMw?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwi4uoXKiYz_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/c06dd9a4" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 359WorkShift Podcast: New Approaches for Safer Workplaces with MJ MacDonaldhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/356/workshift-podcast-new-approaches-for-safer-workplaces-with-mj-macdonaldGeneralThu, 24 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_MJ%20MacDonald.png?ver=szhySPbXxY3BhnzxS9zB2w%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>In the face of new challenges in the workforce, leaders are being asked to do more today to ensure their workplaces are more physically and mentally safer than ever before.</p> <p>In <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">episode six of the WorkShift podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean talks to MJ MacDonald, CEO of Construction Safety Nova Scotia about how leaders are leaning in to address our new workplace realities, and developing innovative approaches to help them face these challenges.</p> <p>How do we ensure our skilled workers are healthy and safe at work? How do we have employees return to work in a meaningful way? How do we attract new workers with innovative technology on the rise?</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/216FO78y6g2YCecp9KSrpc?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to follow <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About MJ MacDonald</h3> <p>Driven by a passion for workplace health and safety, MJ MacDonald is forging a new path for safety in the construction sector. She has worked as a senior leader in the public and private sectors for three decades. Two years into her role as CEO at Construction Safety, she has led the organization in the development of its new strategic plan.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we're putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health, safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing. </p> <p>To hear past episodes, visit <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-approaches-for-safer-workplaces/id1619095158?i=1000587421128" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/216FO78y6g2YCecp9KSrpc?si=Oe04Kq0RQiqTWD1rSWHb6A" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/MGNmZTY3MjUtODcxZC00YmQyLWIxNjgtZDE3ZjllOTUyYWQx?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjA8IG-_4v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/15683063" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 356WorkShift Podcast: Safety Storytelling with Martin Lesperancehttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/355/workshift-podcast-safety-storytelling-with-martin-lesperanceGeneralTue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card_Martin%20Lesperance.png?ver=vnOZQDss7OlQnel-PQ9Qhw%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>Storytelling is one of the most compelling forms of communication and often the best way to ensure vital information is absorbed by the people you are trying to reach. </p> <p>In <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">episode five of the WorkShift podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean talks to Martin Lesperance about the effectiveness of storytelling in workplace safety, especially for those in leadership roles, and for young people who are just entering the workforce.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3NNXkoiebqMmJLinFl9LpA?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to subscribe to <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Martin Lesperance</h3> <p>Martin Lesperance is a firefighter/EMR and paramedic who has become one of the leading safety speakers in North America. He deals head-on with the topic of workplace safety with a unique and humorous style and light-hearted approach, effectively conveying the message that safety is vital. He sees first-hand and on a daily basis the results that happen from a split second of carelessness, so he has dedicated his time to prevent injuries from happening in the first place, rather than respond to and attend to the injured person after they have been hurt.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we're putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health, safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing. </p> <p>To hear past episodes, visit <a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safety-storytelling-with-martin-lesperance/id1619095158?i=1000583045873" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NNXkoiebqMmJLinFl9LpA?si=j8qyL4uGQle9O09ZwcIS3Q" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/ZDc3NjEwZWYtMzdkOC00ZWYzLTk4Y2QtNGRjZDBkYzkzNGMw?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjoisnT-4v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/732025da" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 355WorkShift Podcast: Safety Culture with Dr. Mark Fleminghttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/354/workshift-podcast-safety-culture-with-dr-mark-flemingGeneralWed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Copy%20of%20Title%20Card_Mark%20Fleming%20(1).png?ver=WgHLEXug5Mr5C-Wmf1yZKA%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>A workplace’s safety culture determines what people do when no one is looking. To Dr. Mark Fleming, safety is not about the absence of injury, but the presence of controls.</p> <p>In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lIpNZRCl0Y1k5zntYiTvt?go=1&sp_cid=b6d2d6c483da18a9bf3abbe1a5649c87&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1" target="_blank">episode four of the WorkShift podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean discusses safety culture with guest Dr. Mark Fleming.</p> <p>How do you build one, and more importantly, how do you measure and improve it?</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6lIpNZRCl0Y1k5zntYiTvt?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a><a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">,</a> a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe, and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Dr. Mark Fleming</h3> <p>Dr. Mark Fleming is an internationally recognized researcher who aims to provide best practice guidelines and criteria for more successful safety programs. Dr. Mark Fleming has been enhancing industrial health and safety management for over two decades through applied psychology research. He joined the Department of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) in 2001 and was instrumental in founding the CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in 2002. He is currently researching safety culture in various industries, turning usable practices and guidelines into practical tools.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safety-culture/id1619095158?i=1000576982031" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lIpNZRCl0Y1k5zntYiTvt?si=q-poF8kjR5yiYg8wHWTToQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/NzRlNDJhNzUtMTgzNS00ZGM0LTg0MTgtOGQ4Njc4Nzk5Njgy?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiAnvPO94v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7ecb6d0" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 354WorkShift Podcast: Leading Safety in Small and Large-Scale Construction with Dan Monk and Steve Sniderhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/353/workshift-podcast-leading-safety-in-small-and-large-scale-construction-with-dan-monk-and-steve-sniderGeneralThu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card%202%20(3).png?ver=_ht8kE4C_7c4HFUKjTPwdQ%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card%201%20(3).png?ver=otCsUS6-BQbNk3s_7wZg1A%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /></p> <p style="text-align:justify">A shift in safety culture doesn’t come easy. But when it does, we can point to one thing that’s made the most significant difference: strong leadership.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/00vv0sHhfPnQ24TSD2NBqB" target="_blank">episode three of the WorkShift podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean talks to Dan Monk and Steve Snider about the safety in small and large scale construction.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Have construction leaders moved from knowing about safety, to really caring about it?</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/00vv0sHhfPnQ24TSD2NBqB?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Be sure to follow<a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank"> WorkShift,</a> a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Dan Monk</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">Dan Monk is the founder of Monk Renovations and is passionate about the development of Nova Scotia. He has an extensive background in engineering and construction, and takes pride in the demand for the industry and skilled trades in our province. </p> <h3>About Steve Snider</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">For over 28 years, General Manager and CEO of Halifax Harbour Bridges, Steve Snider has been a leader of the two bridges that run between Halifax and Dartmouth. He is responsible for the operations, maintenance and administration of the Angus. L Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay, which host about 34 million crossings per year.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-safety-in-small-and-large-scale-construction/id1619095158?i=1000569018379" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/00vv0sHhfPnQ24TSD2NBqB?si=DTlTS_8mS5ujJg-IsgxCbA" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/NzRlNDJhNzUtMTgzNS00ZGM0LTg0MTgtOGQ4Njc4Nzk5Njgy?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiAnvPO94v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/11e5c601" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 353WorkShift Podcast: Leading Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Dr. Jackie Kinley and Deepak Prasadhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/352/workshift-podcast-leading-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace-with-dr-jackie-kinley-and-deepak-prasadGeneralMon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card%201%20(2).png?ver=HUvO7xpQHrhha8tPXZpHQw%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Title%20Card%202%20(2).png?ver=X0ZfQXjqyQVrB-HQISceuw%3d%3d" style="width: 50%;" /></p> <p>In recent years, WCB Nova Scotia has seen an increase in the number of psychological and complex workplace injury claims, where mental health-related issues make it more difficult for workers to recover from physical injuries.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uaKM7KNTYbWIBLfhTQVbY?go=1&sp_cid=90dd8a12770b4da68e540ba9631107f6&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1" target="_blank">episode two of the WorkShift podcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uaKM7KNTYbWIBLfhTQVbY?go=1&sp_cid=7571c8544c1a36f10679bff01e038aac&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1" target="_blank">,</a> former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean discusses the importance of ensuring psychological safety is as important as physical safety in a workplace with guests Dr. Jackie Kinley and Deepak Prasad.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">How do organizations ensure psychological health and wellness are supported and developed in the workplace? How is the conversation about mental health changing how safety leaders need to show up?  </p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0uaKM7KNTYbWIBLfhTQVbY?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a><a href="https://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">,</a> a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Dr. Jackie Kinley</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">Entrepreneur, psychiatrist, resilience expert, author and public speaker Dr. Jackie Kinley founded the Atlantic Institute for Resilience (AIR) after working in psychiatric practice and research for 20 years. Dr. Jackie Kinley and her team focus on building resilience and the mental fitness of individuals, teams, and organizations.</p> <h3>About Deepak Prasad</h3> <p style="text-align:justify">Corporal Deepak Prasad is a Unit Supervisor for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Nova Scotia, which he has served for more than 13 years. Deepak founded a divisional wellness program in Dartmouth as part of his work to ensure the mental health and wellness of those seeking help is the number one priority.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align:justify">On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>To hear more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace/id1619095158?i=1000565882291" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uaKM7KNTYbWIBLfhTQVbY?si=UzoHP0UuT8m3puAsVPuVyg" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/NTg4NDQzMzYtYzYyNy00ZDllLWFmMWQtMjk2MGQ4MjdmOTZk?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiAnvPO94v_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3159ca9" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 352WorkShift Podcast: Remembering Westray with Danny Cavanagh and Alex Keavenyhttps://www.worksafeforlife.ca/safetymattersblog/PostId/351/workshift-podcast-remembering-westray-with-danny-cavanagh-and-alex-keavenyGeneralMon, 09 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/4%20(1).png?ver=crN7R3DS2LArLRPdM-A5gQ%3d%3d" style="width: 100%;" /></p> <p>On May 9, 1992, an explosion at the Westray Mine in Pictou County killed all 26 men working underground and changed how Nova Scotians thought about workplace safety forever.</p> <p>Thirty years after the disaster, what have we learned? What has changed? What are we doing to make sure it never happens again?</p> <p>In <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YtfRR2a3OTbCAAu8zHelQ" target="_blank">episode one of the WorkShift Podcast</a>, former WCB CEO Stuart MacLean talks to Danny Cavanagh and Alex Keaveny about the legacy of the Westray disaster, the progress the province has made, and what still needs to be done to prevent fatalities and ensure that workplaces are accountable.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4YtfRR2a3OTbCAAu8zHelQ?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>Be sure to follow <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">WorkShift</a>, a podcast from WCB Nova Scotia that shares stories and insights about how to build and maintain a healthy, safe and successful workplace.</p> <h3>About Danny Cavanagh</h3> <p>Danny Cavanagh is the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, and is a proud activist for safer workplaces for all of Nova Scotia.</p> <h3>About Alex Keaveny</h3> <p>Alex Keaveny is a Senior Crown Counsel with the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service, and has spent his entire career working and teaching in the legal sector. In 2014, he was hired as the province's first Crown attorney dedicated to workplace incidents.</p> <h2>About WorkShift</h2> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="152" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6HZePaKvjKZwWCfgyrpF5G?utm_source=generator&t=0" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p>On WorkShift, we’re putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk about health and safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes and failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing.</p> <p>For more episodes, visit <a href="http://www.worksafeforlife.ca/Home/Injury-Prevention/Examples-of-Safe-Workplaces/WorkShift-Podcast" target="_blank">worksafeforlife.ca</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remembering-westray/id1619095158?i=1000560061393" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Apple%20Podcasts%20player%20slug.png?ver=jAF-DbvI2_JZXqNh0cyvMA%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YtfRR2a3OTbCAAu8zHelQ?si=U2kC20lqTRWT6OFCBdsgww" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Spotify%20player%20slug.png?ver=nqVl0wUstWIxvM5Y47fqOw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3dvcmtzaGlmdA/episode/YjAyNWEyZDItOWIyYi00NzliLWI1YmItMjg0MmY3ZDAyYjEz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjY4uK92Yv_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/Google%20Podcasts%20player%20slugs.png?ver=yGu6aoEZPnX4TpGmt3jLbw%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/15530386" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/WorkSafeForLifeRedesign/Images/Blog posts/RSS%20Feed%20player%20slug.png?ver=ob2TUoQOdlU_w0DdAp3Zmg%3d%3d" style="width: 45%;" /></a></p> 351