Industry Safety

Every industry faces unique workplace hazards. Understanding those hazards is the first step in preventing injuries and creating safer workplaces.

Explore industry-specific information, tools, and resources to help identify risks, improve workplace safety, support worker recovery, and strengthen return-to-work outcomes.

Industry Safety Guidance

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Automotive / Retail Gasoline Sector in Nova Scotia

Identify common hazards and prevent injuries in gas stations and auto shops.

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Construction in Nova Scotia

No matter what you’re building, make safety part of the plan on every site.

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Fisheries industry in Nova Scotia

As traps go down and another lobster season is in full swing, Dumping Day is a reminder that preparation and leadership save lives.

Industry Safety Guidance

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Forestry Industry in Nova Scotia

Get tips and tools to help forestry work continue to grow safer every day.

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Health and Social Services in Nova Scotia

Show care for our caregivers with resources to make our largest industry sector safer.

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Hospitality Industry in Nova Scotia

Hospitality is a fast-paced industry—find resources to ensure safety doesn’t get left behind.

Industry Safety Guidance

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Manufacturing

Reduce workplace risks and prevent injuries in manufacturing environments.

Retail in Nova Scotia

Protect the people who put your customers first, with retail safety resources and tools.

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Trucking in Nova Scotia

Find resources to help make sure safety in trucking keeps rolling forward.

Last updated: 2026-08-06

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