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Poster - Young worker Safety Seriously

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 14:32
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A poster represents safety of young workers

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Young-Worker-Safety-Poster.pdf (96.29 KB)
infographics and posters
training and orientation
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workers
newcomers and youth

Prevention: The Value of Training - Beyond the Checklist

Risk Mapping Webinar

Workplace Health and Safety: Discussion Guide

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:45
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This resource accompanies the Workplace Health and Safety Foundations slideshow.

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Workplace Health and Safety Foundations - Discussion Guide.pdf (207.78 KB)
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Workplace Health and Safety: Foundations and the IRS

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:33
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This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia.

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Workplace Health and Safety_Foundations and the IRS_Slideshow.pdf (259.96 KB)
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Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees And Safety Representatives: An Overview

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:28
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This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia

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JOHSC and Safety Representatives_Slideshow.pdf (777.32 KB)
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Captain Dave Theriault - Three Fathom Harbour, NS

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 16:31
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fisheries
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WCB Firefighter Coverage

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:14
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WCB Nova Scotia coverage overview for firefighters. 

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WCB-Firefighter-Coverage.pdf (304.71 KB)
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Return to Work Toolkit

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 15:13
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A guide for healthy recovery from psychological workplace injury.

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PI-RTW-Toolkit.pdf (4.88 MB)
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Back Protection Poster - Push Don't Pull

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 14:56
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Poster reminding people to push not pull when lifting.

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Back Protection Posters.pdf (117.15 KB)
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