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COR® Harmonization

May 30th, 2023

New COR® Harmonized Audit Instrument coming MAY 30, 2023 — Your COR® audits are about to get easier. A new audit tool is coming soon that uses clearer language, simplifies… Read more >

Return to work pilot project

May 29th, 2023

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) and the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia are working collectively with the construction sector to improve return to work (RTW) outcomes by helping… Read more >

Iron Maple focuses on young workers, involving staff in safe work plans

May 26th, 2023

When Iron Maple Constructors was formed in May 2020, the ownership group made it clear right out of the gate that safety was of the utmost importance. “Their belief is… Read more >

New awareness campaign aims to educate homeowners on potential liability when hiring contractors

May 26th, 2023

May 15, 2023 Construction Safety Coalition — made up of 14 industry partners — coming together to address worker safety at heights  DARTMOUTH, NS — Every year, construction workers die… Read more >

Construction Safety Nova Scotia opens new Sydney office to meet demand across Cape Breton

May 26th, 2023

May 25, 2023 New OHS advisor hired for training, mentorship, and help with COR® certification SYDNEY, NS — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has opened a new office at the… Read more >

New Cape Breton advisor available for on-demand training

May 10th, 2023

Construction Safety Nova Scotia is pleased to introduce Warren MacKinnon, our new OHS Advisor for the Cape Breton region. Warren is already teaching private classes around Cape Breton and he… Read more >

Mental health safety for construction workers: What leaders can do

April 26th, 2023

Jan. 3, 2023 By MJ MacDonald Mental health is rightly a hot topic these days, but it is of a particular concern in the construction industry. According to the Centers… Read more >

New fall protection awareness campaign has launched targeting employers and workers

April 20th, 2023

April 5, 2023 Construction Safety Coalition — made up of 14 industry partners — coming together to address falls from heights DARTMOUTH, NS — Every year, construction workers die on… Read more >

15 companies and individuals honoured at CSNS’ AGM

April 20th, 2023

April 28, 2023 Awards handed out for women and safety leadership, mental health, safety excellence and more DARTMOUTH, NS — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) is pleased to announce the… Read more >

To not be COR® certified is ignorance and negligence: Roofing company owner

March 24th, 2023

When Michael Croft started in the roofing industry at 16 years old, there was no such thing as fall protection. “If you did feel there was a risk of falling,… Read more >