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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.


RK MacDonald Nursing Home recognized for commitment to safety
On June 24, 2016 in General by User User
In one year, RK MacDonald was able to combat costs and commit to safety.
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Fall Federal Forum time to innovate, collaborate and share
On June 22, 2016 in General by User User
The 2015 Fall Federal Forum brought together leaders from across the country.
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Father's Day: What matters most with Dad
On June 14, 2016 in General by User User
Take this Father's Day to think about what matters most with your Dad.
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Sun Awareness Week: Prevent skin cancer on the job
On June 9, 2016 in General by User User
It’s Sun Awareness Week and with the days getting longer and brighter, it’s time to remember why we should stay safe in the sun...
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Sprains and Strains Most Common Workplace Injury in NS
On May 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
Sprains and strains are the most common type of injury experienced by workers in Nova Scotia.
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Tagged With: hazard identification, injury prevention, slips trips falls, sprains and strains, workplace safety
Working to Recovery
On May 9, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
The best workplace injury is one that never happens in the first place, but when people are hurt on the job, it takes a team of people to help them recover.
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Tagged With: Return to Work, Direct access to healthcare, NAOSH Week
2016 Mainstay Award Winners Announced
On May 4, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
Nova Scotia’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has won the Mainstay Safety Award of Excellence - Organization, the province’s highest workplace safety honour.
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Leading a Safety Culture
On May 4, 2016 in General, News by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
Leadership is a crucial element for setting the tone in any organization.
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Recognizing Everyone’s Role in Workplace Safety this NAOSH Week
On May 1, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
What do Pratt & Whitney, CKF Inc., Acadian Seaplants, Edmonds Landscape and Construction Services Limited have in common?
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Tagged With: Internal Responsibility System, leadership, NAOSH Week, safety champions
Slips and Trips Can be Prevented
On February 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
by guest blogger Jonathan Tyson, MASc, CPE - Relationship Manager, WCB Nova Scotia Work-related slips, trips and falls are an all too frequent cause of injuries to workers in Nova Scotia.
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Tagged With: hazard control, trips , hazard assessment, hazard identification, prevent falls, slips
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