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2013-2017 Workplace Safety Strategy. Sharing the importance of workplace safety. Working together to develop a 2013-2017. Workplace Safety Strategy for Nova Scotia. 2016 Workplace Safety Strategy Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.
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Raise Your Hand Champions
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BC Employment Standards Branch. Canada’s National Occupational Health and Safety Resource. Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Job Safety Skills Society. Online Rights and Responsibilities Program. WorkSafeBC Young Worker Videos. Nanaimo Youth Services Association. Find out more about your industry so you know what to watch out for.
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Serious about Safety Blog
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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia. Fishing Safety Now: One year on. On June 29, 2016 in General. Last year, we launched the Fishing Safety Now action plan. What does it look like one year later? Read More ». Fall Federal Forum time to innovate, collaborate and share. On June 22, 2016 in General. The 2015 Fall Federal Forum brought together leaders from across the country. Read More ». Tagged With: Fall Federal Forum. Team N.S. brings home 10 medals. Read More ». Nova Scoti...
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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia. Learning to swim increases safety around water. On July 22, 2015 in General. Issued by the Department of Health and Wellness. During National Drowning Prevention Week. From July 19-25, Nova Scotians are reminded that learning to swim is one way to increase safety in and around water. The Swim to Survive program is funded through Thrive! The society organizes National Drowning Prevention Week in Nova Scotia. For more information about ...
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Provincial Workplace Safety Strategy
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Small and Medium Enterprises. Performance Management and Measurement. In March 2013, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education released the 2013-2017 Workplace Safety Strategy. Small and Medium Enterprises. Performance Management and Measurement. The success of the 2013-2017 Workplace Safety Strategy depends on workers, employers, industry and labour leaders, government, the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council and all partne...
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Tracey Leary, WCB’s Education Consultant, and grade 10 students at Halifax West High School discuss the benefits of wearing personal protective equipment on the job. Deeper and broader understanding, whether it comes through formal education or quality workplace training, is vital in changing a culture where workplace injury has been accepted as part of the job. In the new safety culture, injuries are preventable and unacceptable. Bull; Designed and delivered three new workplace health and safety-related...
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The Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education is hiring more inspectors to focus on education and compliance, as well as working with industry to identify and target high-risk companies with poor safety records. Workplace inspection and enforcement of safety laws and regulations are valuable opportunities to promote better safety practices. Bull; The Public Prosecution Service has hired an additional prosecutor who will be dedicated to occupational health and safety. Bull; The Joint Workpla...
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Workplace Safety Strategy > Home > About > Performance Management and Measurement
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On Pinkney’s Point Wharf in Yarmouth County, WCB Workplace Consultant Tommy Harper (R) discusses fishing safety with Paul Sampson (L), Occupational Health and Safety Officer with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. This was one of many wharf visits conducted to promote the use of personal floatation devices (PFDs) among fishermen including nine man overboard drills. Bull; In 2013, WCB and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) laid the groundwork for the developmen...
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Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia > Workplace Safety Toolkit > Resources
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Skip to main content. Small Business Safety Toolkit. Commit to workplace safety. Learn what the law requires of you. Develop a health and safety policy. Establish a health and safety representative. Identify and Control Hazards. Conducting an effective incident investigation. Workplace Incident Cost Calculator. Online information on health and safety in the workplace. The following websites provide reliable general information about workplace health and safety:. Ndash; workplace injury insurance. Forestr...
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Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia > Return to Work > Your Return-to-Work Program
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Workers' Compensation Safety Board of Nova Scotia. Board of Directors and Meetings. Corporate Plans and Reporting. Legislation: Workers Compensation Act. Partner Organizations and Resources. Do I Need to Register? Request a Clearance Letter. Summary of Workplace Injury Insurance. Benefits of Return to Work. Transitional and Modified Duties. Find a Healthcare Service Provider. Talk to your Case Worker. Claim Payment Processing Schedule. Claim Benefits and Services. Appealing a Claim Decision. The key to a...
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