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Overhead Work

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 14:36
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Tips to prevent strain and injury from working with arms raised or overhead.

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MSI-overhead-fact-sheet.pdf (149.24 KB)
musculoskeletal injuries (MSI)
sprains and strains
PDFs
safety and prevention
workers

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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newcomers and youth

For Workers

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2 men one in white hat and other in orange shown working in a manufacturing unit wearing hard hat

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Protect yourself and your team by understanding Nova Scotia’s OH&S laws.

Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces: An Introduction for Employers

An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

Prevention: The Value of Training - Beyond the Checklist

Risk Mapping Webinar

Safety Laws and Regulations

Preventing musculoskeletal injury through workplace design

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 27 Oct 2025 - 16:11
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This document is an introduction to musculoskeletal injury. It should help you learn how to prevent these injuries in your workplace.

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Sprains-and-Strains-Preventing-MSI.pdf (772.51 KB)
musculoskeletal injuries (MSI)
sprains and strains
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