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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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How to 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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Employer Webinar: Safety Orientation – New and Vulnerable Worker

  Summary: Explains the essential role of safety orientation as a worker’s introduction to workplace expectations, culture, and safe practices. Outlines how to design or update a safety orientation that clearly communicates health and safety…
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Trucking in Nova Scotia

Safety can never sleep in trucking Trucking plays a large and essential role in Nova Scotia’s economy. Over 20,000 workers are involved in the industry, which includes drivers, mechanics, and support staff. Injuries are preventable While safety…
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Forestry Industry in Nova Scotia

Forestry is growing safer Nova Scotia’s forestry has seen a huge improvement in job safety. That’s good news for over 10,000 workers and their families who rely on the industry for a living. Common industry hazards and injuries Uneven terrain, heavy…
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Preventing Sprain and Strain Injuries in Your Workplace

  Summary: Introduces musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) as common workplace injuries affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, highlighting their high occurrence, associated direct costs (e.g., physiotherapy, wage replacement), and…
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General Safety and Prevention Poster pdf

General safety and prevention posters with messages dedicated to different situations to help protect everyone from both physical and psychological injuries. This is a print-ready file that you can download and send to a printer to help with…
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General Safety and Prevention worksite Sticker - Circle pdf

General safety and prevention worksite sticker with a reminder: “Who are you working safely for today?” This is a print-ready file that you can download and send to a printer to help with printing.    
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General Safety and Prevention worksite Sticker - Rectangle pdf

General safety and prevention worksite sticker with a reminder: “Who are you working safely for today?”   This is a print-ready file that you can download and send to a printer to help with printing.    
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General Safety and Prevention worksite Sticker - Square pdf

General safety and prevention worksite sticker with a reminder: “Who are you working safely for today?” This is a print-ready file that you can download and send to a printer to help with printing.    
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