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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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The Internal Responsibility System (IRS): We are all responsible making the workplace safe. video
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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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Hospitality Industry in Nova Scotia
How to prevent injury in your industry The hospitality industry is an important part of Nova Scotia’s economy. Over 50,000 people work in this fast-paced world. Life in hospitality is often intense and stressful. Quiet one minute, running off your…
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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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Workplace Health and Safety: Foundations and the IRS pdf
This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia.
IRS Takeaway pdf
It is a summary of key points about the Internal Responsibility System for workplace health and safety.