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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.


Global Ergonomics Month
On October 7, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
This month draws attention to the importance of fitting the job to the worker to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries.
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Tagged With: ergonomists, human factors, MSIs, sprains, strains, ergonomics, injury prevention
Safe at Sea on the Big Screen in Shelburne
On September 9, 2016 in General by Allison.himmelman Allison.himmelman
The Safe at Sea video will be screened at the Shelburne Film Expo, Sept 9-10, 2016.
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Tagged With: fishing safety, safe at sea, safe at sea alliance
NSLC's prevention journey
On August 11, 2016 in General by Emma Chapple Emma Chapple
A culture of safety is created through leadership and accountability, and it’s something the NSLC has worked hard to achieve over the past five years.
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Slips, trips and falls can be prevented: Part 2
On July 14, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
A focus on trips, their causes and how you can prevent them in your workplace.
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Tagged With: falls, injury prevention, trips, slips, workplace injury
RK MacDonald Nursing Home recognized for commitment to safety
On June 24, 2016 in General by Emma Chapple Emma Chapple
In one year, RK MacDonald was able to combat costs and commit to safety.
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Tagged With: healthcare, safety initiatives
Fall Federal Forum time to innovate, collaborate and share
On June 22, 2016 in General by Emma Chapple Emma Chapple
The 2015 Fall Federal Forum brought together leaders from across the country.
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Tagged With: Fall Federal Forum, prevention
Father's Day: What matters most with Dad
On June 14, 2016 in General by Emma Chapple Emma Chapple
Take this Father's Day to think about what matters most with your Dad.
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Tagged With: Father's Day, Male Workplace Injuries
Sun Awareness Week: Prevent skin cancer on the job
On June 9, 2016 in General by Emma Chapple Emma Chapple
It’s Sun Awareness Week and with the days getting longer and brighter, it’s time to remember why we should stay safe in the sun...
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Tagged With: cancer, hazard identification, Sun Awareness Week, workplace safety
Sprains and Strains Most Common Workplace Injury in NS
On May 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
Sprains and strains are the most common type of injury experienced by workers in Nova Scotia.
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Tagged With: hazard identification, injury prevention, slips trips falls, sprains and strains, workplace safety
Working to Recovery
On May 9, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod Heather Macleod
The best workplace injury is one that never happens in the first place, but when people are hurt on the job, it takes a team of people to help them recover.
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Tagged With: Return to Work, Direct access to healthcare, NAOSH Week
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