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Mental health a top priority at Bird
July 26th, 2023
A healthy and safe work environment is a non-negotiable at Bird, including supporting employee mental well-being. The company pursues a “holistic approach” to employee health and wellbeing, and strives for… Read more >
The CFCSA: sharing construction safety resources and building safety harmonization from the bottom up
July 5th, 2023
As a construction employer, you’ll recognize at least one of these important construction safety organizations helping you to work safer. BC Construction Safety Alliance Alberta Construction Safety Association ASP Construction… Read more >
Trane wins back-to-back safety awards
June 26th, 2023
Trane Canada has won Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s Chair’s Award for Safety Excellence – Standard Business two years in a row. They are going on just over four years with… Read more >
New COR® questions
June 19th, 2023
The following are the new questions and their respective sections for the new harmonized COR® standard. 2. 5 Are design and layout of the work area, ergonomics, machinery, and processes… Read more >
New COR® standard FAQs
June 19th, 2023
Q. Who is affected by these changes? A. All COR® certified companies who all in the following classifications: Small Business, Intermediate Business, Standard Business, as well as any companies applying… 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 Cape Breton OHS advisor will be available for training, mentorship, and help with COR® certification SYDNEY, NS — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has opened a new… 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 >
