Press Releases & Media
For all media inquiries contact:
Shannon Kehoe
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Construction Safety Nova Scotia
(902) 209-5658
skehoe@constructionsafetyns.ca
NEWS RELEASES
November 8, 2023: Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations Achieves Significant Milestone with 10,000+ Active COR® Certified Firms
September 1, 2023: AuditSoft Expands Into Canada’s Maritime Provinces With Construction Safety Nova Scotia COR® Auditing Partnership
May 25, 2023: Construction Safety Nova Scotia opens new Sydney office to meet demand across Cape Breton
May 15, 2023: New awareness campaign aims to educate homeowners on potential liability when hiring contractors
April 28, 2023: 15 companies and individuals honoured at CSNS’ AGM
April 5, 2023: New fall protection awareness campaign has launched targeting employers and workers
Feb. 23, 2023: Construction Safety Nova Scotia releases new resources for RSI Day
Jan. 9, 2023: Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NCSO® and NHSA™ designations
Nov. 3, 2022: End of daylight savings time poses safety hazard for construction workers
Sept. 29, 2022: Construction Safety Nova Scotia partnering with Glooscap Ventures to offer safety training to Indigenous Peoples
Sept. 13, 2022: Construction Safety Nova Scotia reminding construction companies about Suicide Prevention Month
IN THE NEWS
September
Sept. 27, 2023: CBC Radio: Flying plywood during post-tropical storm Lee
Summer/Fall: The Engineer (Engineers Nova Scotia): By MJ MacDonald: The ring as a symbol of safety responsibility
July
July 12, 2023: Saltwire Network and Chronicle Herald: By MJ MacDonald: Don’t let your home be a hazard
June
June 6, 2023: OHS Canada: Heat up your safety game: Tips to keep cool in the summer sun
June 2023: Construction Pulse: By MJ MacDonald: Beat the heat: 10 tips to keep your workers safe this summer
May
May 25, 2023: The Coast 89.7FM: Construction Safety NS Opens New Cape Breton Office
May 23, 2023: ConstructConnect: Nova Scotia safety campaign tugs at heartstrings to ensure workers tie-off
May 15, 2023: Canadian Occupational Safety: Campaign to raise awareness about homeowner liability
May 15, 2023: Electrical Business: XL Electric scores “Most Improved” (2023) by Construction Safety Nova Scotia
May 1, 2023: On-Site Magazine: CSNS recognizes safety excellence
April
April 28, 2023: Canadian Occupational Safety: Construction industry in Nova Scotia recognized with safety awards
April 28, 2023: Crane & Hoist Canada: Safety Awards take on special meaning this April 28 Day of Mourning
April 20, 2023: Crane & Hoist Canada: Safety in the workplace has come about from hard slogging
April 10, 2023: Canadian Occupational Safety: Construction Safety Nova Scotia launches fall prevention campaign
April 10, 2023: The Laker: Fall protection awareness campaign for construction industry launched, aimed at employers, workers
April 6, 2023: Global News Halifax: Increase in falls at Nova Scotia construction sites prompts new safety campaign
April 6, 2023: Rock to Road: Construction Safety Nova Scotia launches fall protection awareness campaign
April 5, 2023: Crane & Hoist: Fall protection awareness campaign targets employers, workers
April 5, 2023: OHS Canada: Construction Safety Coalition to tackle surge in time-loss claims related to falls in Nova Scotia
March
March 15, 2023: OHS Canada webinar: Easing the Strain: Dealing with RSI for Construction Workers
March 8, 2023: Virtual event by Annex Business Media: Tackling Harassment in the Workplace – Women in Construction 2023
February
Feb. 28, 2023: On-Site Magazine: CSNS raising awareness about repetitive strain injury
Feb. 27, 2023: Canadian Occupational Safety: Raising awareness about repetitive strain injuries
Feb. 27, 2023: OHS Canada: Construction Safety Nova Scotia releases new resources for RSI Day
Feb. 24, 2023: The Laker: New resources for RSI Day released by N.S. Construction Safety Association
Feb. 23, 2023: HPAC Magazine: Raising Awareness for Repetitive Strain Injury Prevention
Feb. 9, 2023: Saltwire Network and The Telegram: By MJ MacDonald: How to recruit more women into the construction industry
Feb. 1, 2023: Business Voice: By MJ MacDonald: Mental health safety for construction workers
January
Jan. 20, 2023: Canadian Occupational Safety: Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NCSO® and NHSA™ designations
Jan. 19, 2023: Women in Construction microsite: How to recruit more women into the construction industry by MJ MacDonald
Jan. 19, 2023: Crane & Hoist website and March/April 2023 issue: How to recruit more women into the construction industry by MJ MacDonald
Jan. 10, 2023: Construction Canada: Construction Safety Nova Scotia steps up to harmonize safety across Canada
Jan. 9, 2023: OHS Canada: Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NSCO, NHSA designations
Jan. 9, 2023: On-Site: CSNS adopts national health and safety designations
Jan. 9, 2023: Canadian Contractor: CSNS adopts national health and safety designations
Jan. 9, 2023: Crane and Hoist: Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NCSO, NHSA designations
Jan. 9, 2023: Rock to Road: Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NCSO, NHSA designations
2022
December
Dec. 21, 2022: Construction Pulse: Mental health in construction by MJ MacDonald
Dec. 9, 2022: CTV News: ‘Something has to change’: Criticism for N.S. Workers’ Compensation Board after injured worker speaks out about delays
November
Nov. 24, 2022: WorkShift podcast: New Approaches for Safer Workplaces
Nov. 21, 2022: CBC Radio: Canada’s race to build more housing is increasing stress and conflict on construction sites
Nov. 4, 2022: Canadian Occupational Safety: 6 tips to stay safe after daylight saving switch
Nov. 3, 2022: On-Site: End of DST may pose safety hazard
Nov. 2, 2022: Rock to Road: End of daylight savings time poses safety hazard for construction workers
Nov, 2, 2022: OHS Canada: End of daylight savings prompts warning for workers on, near roads
October
Oct. 19, 2022: Saltwire Network, Cape Breton Post, Chronicle Herald, and The Telegram: By MJ MacDonald: Construction site conflict is a safety hazard
Oct. 18, 2022: OHS Canada: By MJ MacDonald: Conflict on the construction site is a safety concern
September
Sept. 22, 2022: Canadian Occupational Safety: More data and dialogue needed to tackle suicide crisis in construction
Sept. 21, 2022: Global News at 6 Halifax: Halifax construction sector working to improve mental health supports among workers
Sept. 14, 2022: Canadian Occupational Safety: Organization offers suicide prevention support to construction employers
Sept. 13, 2022: Rock to Road: Construction industry has highest suicide rate, according to CDC
Sept. 13, 2022: Crane & Hoist Canada: Construction Industry has highest suicide rate, according to CDC
Older
July 4, 2022: Canadian Occupational Safety: Building a safety career in Atlantic Canada
June 30, 2022: Global News at 6 Halifax: Construction safety device creator facing red tape with N.S. government
April 12, 2022: Canadian Occupational Safety: Nova Scotia construction association aims to improve worker mental health
Feb. 18, 2022: Building towards a new standard of construction safety
Jan. 27, 2022: Global News Halifax: New Campaign to Address Workplace Safety Among Youth
