Construction Safety Nova Scotia Acknowledges Workers’ Compensation Review Committee Report, Emphasizes Injury Prevention as Key to Reducing Time-Loss Claims

September 5, 2024

DARTMOUTH, NS — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) acknowledges the release of the Workers’ Compensation Review Committee’s report on the state of Nova Scotia’s workers’ compensation system.

“Injury prevention is paramount when it comes to reducing time-loss claims and ensuring the well-being of our workforce,” said MJ MacDonald, CEO of CSNS. “This report reaffirms the critical role that industry organizations play in leading change within their sectors and preventing injury.”

Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, CSNS was founded in 1994 by sector leaders to reduce the number and severity of safety related incidents in the construction industry. CSNS has trained over 300,000 individuals in occupational health and safety and continues to set the standard for safety excellence in the construction sector. In 2023, the injury rate for the construction industry was 1.52 per 100 workers, the lowest injury rate ever recorded for the industry.

With several major construction projects on the horizon for Nova Scotia, CSNS is focused on fostering a safe, healthy, and productive workforce. “As we look ahead to the future of construction in Nova Scotia, our top goal remains clear: to lead the charge in making our industry the safest in the country,” added MacDonald. “We are encouraged by this review of the workers’ compensation system, and will be looking for meaningful, measurable and verifiable outcomes to better serve and protect our members and all Nova Scotians.”

CSNS is committed to supporting system improvement as a collaborative partner of the WCB and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration. It will continue to work closely with industry partners, and government to advance workplace safety in Nova Scotia.

-30-

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION SAFETY NOVA SCOTIA

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) is an industry-founded and industry-funded not-for-profit association focused on improving occupational health and safety in the construction sector. CSNS is a highly regarded leader in OHS services with over 300,000 students trained in health and safety and over 1,050 firms attaining the association’s Certificate of Recognition (COR®) safety certification. The board of directors, OHS advisors, and CSNS staff work towards a safer construction industry by engaging with its membership to reduce injuries and improve safety culture. The association is passionate about saving lives and reducing injuries through industry-tailored instruction and advice.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Shannon Kehoe
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Cell: 902-209-5658
Email: skehoe@constructionsafetyns.ca