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EDI support for workers

December 22nd, 2022

FAQs for NCSO® and NHSA™

December 20th, 2022

Is my Construction Safety Supervisor (CSS) designation still going to be valid? Yes, there is not an expiry date on your CSS. I’m a CSS, can I upgrade and what do… Read more >

Kings Refrigeration gets nearly perfect COR® audit scores year after year

December 15th, 2022

A fun recognition program and support for any safety concerns engage employees in safety   Kings Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. is based in Cambridge, N.S. but serves Halifax through… Read more >

All new workers go through 1-on-1 safety orientation at Southwest Properties

November 28th, 2022

Engagement, communication, and safety ownership are important elements of this general contractor’s safety program   Every Southwest development site has a safety advisor. Having a dedicated advisor on each site… Read more >

Sign up today for Basic and Intermediate first aid courses

November 15th, 2022

Spots still available for December courses but filling up fast! Nov. 15, 2022 — Construction Safety Nova Scotia is encouraging members to sign up now for December first aid courses…. Read more >

News Release: End of daylight savings time poses safety hazard for construction workers

November 3rd, 2022

Nov. 2, 2022 Follow these 7 safety tips to reduce incidents DARTMOUTH, NS — While most people will be ecstatic to have another hour of sleep on Sunday, Nov. 6,… Read more >

Restoration work safety reminders

October 20th, 2022

In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, many of Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s members are involved in restoration work across the province. Please review the following health and safety tips to… Read more >

Legal Obligations for Psychological Safety

October 20th, 2022

The Occupational Health and Safety Act of Nova Scotia outlines the legislative rights of employees and precautions and duties of all workplace parties. It is important to recognize that “health… Read more >

Employee Assistance Programs

October 19th, 2022

An EAP, or Employee Assistance Program, is a confidential, short term, counselling service for employees with personal difficulties that affect their work performance. These difficulties, however, do not have to… Read more >

What is psychological safety?

October 19th, 2022

Psychological safety is defined as the absence of harm and/or threat of harm to mental well-being that an employee might experience. Psychologically healthy and safe workplaces and organizational culture –… Read more >