The most common type of injury Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) involve our muscles and skeleton. They can also affect tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. Some everyday names for MSIs are sprains and strains over-exertion soft…

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Health and Social Services

Taking better care of the care providers Nova Scotia’s health and social services sectors include hospitals and health centres, long-term care facilities, home care, social services, primary care providers, and mental health and addiction services…

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Health and Social Services in Nova Scotia

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Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

Making the workplace safer Manufacturing is the largest goods-producing sector in Nova Scotia, employing over 35,000 workers. The industry accounts for nearly 75% of Nova Scotia’s exports, with key products being rubber tires and seafood, among…

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Employer Webinar: Making Ergonomics Stick

Summary: Explains how to embed ergonomics into daily safety practices rather than treating it as a separate initiative. Outlines practical methods for identifying and assessing ergonomic risks in various work tasks. Demonstrates…

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Automotive / Retail Gasoline Sector in Nova Scotia

Prevent injury in your industry Gas stations, auto repair and maintenance shops, auto part sales—they’re all part of Nova Scotia’s automotive and retail gasoline industry. Working around engines and chemicals leads to all sorts of job hazards,…

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