Ryan Quinn, Manager of Safety Services at Construction Safety Nova Scotia, Named to OHS Canada’s 2024 Top 25 Under 40

Ryan Quinn, CRSP, with his Top 25 Under 40 Award at the OHS Canada Honours event on September 26, 2024.

October 1, 2024

Dartmouth, NS – Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) is proud to announce that Ryan Quinn, Manager of Safety Services, has been named one of OHS Canada’s Top 25 Under 40 for 2024. This prestigious national award recognizes emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to the field of occupational health and safety (OHS). Ryan was honored on September 26 at the 2024 OHS Canada Honours event in Toronto, ON.

“Ryan is an integral part of our team, and we are thrilled to see his work recognized at the national level,” said MJ MacDonald, CEO of CSNS. “His leadership and commitment to the safety and well-being of our members has set a high standard within our organization and across the industry.”

Ryan Quinn has been with CSNS for over 10 years, ensuring construction companies across Nova Scotia have the tools, resources, and training needed to keep workers safe. He played a pivotal role in CSNS’s transition to expanding online Certificate of Recognition (COR®) courses, identifying the need to better serve remote areas and underserved communities. He also spearheaded the development of CSNS’s OHS Guide to Legislation app, making the Nova Scotia OHS Act more accessible for the construction sector. As Manager of Safety Services, Ryan leads key safety programs, and a team of safety advisors dedicated to reducing workplace injuries and improving safety culture throughout the province. Ryan holds the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP®) certification.

“I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from OHS Canada,” said Quinn. “Working with CSNS to help create safer workplaces for the Nova Scotia construction industry is incredibly rewarding. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and the leadership at CSNS, and I’m excited to continue this important work.”

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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. -https://constructionsafetyns.ca/.

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