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Employer Webinar – Recap: Building a Safety Management System That Evolves, July 23, 2026
Summary: Explores how safety programs can become fragmented when each new issue is met with a separate process, tool, or fix. Explains how a safety management system connects existing activities, like inspections, training, and hazard…
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Internal Responsibility System
Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility In every workplace, employers, workers, and contractors all play a part in keeping people safe. This shared approach is called the internal responsibility system (IRS) , and it’s the foundation of…
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Report Unsafe Work: 1-800-9LABOUR
24-hour workplace and technical safety reporting line 1-800-9LABOUR is a line you can call to get safety information or to report a safety concern you see at work. You can also report safety concerns you see in public if they relate to…
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Safety Laws and Regulations
Every employer and worker in Nova Scotia must follow safety laws. These laws set the rules for equipment, the work environment, and how jobs are done. They help prevent injuries and keep people safe. This page gives the basics, and links you to the…
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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Nova Scotia’s laws to keep workplaces safe At its heart, Nova Scotia’s OH&S Act and Regulations are about keeping people safe wherever work is happening. The Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration…
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Create a Safety Program
8 steps to a safe workplace Most businesses in Nova Scotia are required by law to have an occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy and program. This helps protect your workers from both physical injury as well as psychological harm from…
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Preventing Back Injury
Back injuries are the most common workplace injury in Nova Scotia and a leading cause of time off work. Protecting your back helps you stay healthy, strong, and on the job. Whether you work in construction, health care, retail, office, or any other…
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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. Every safe decision helps ensure everyone makes it home. Keep safety top of mind—every trip, every crew member,…
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