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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Nova Scotia’s laws to keep workplaces safe At its heart, Nova Scotia’s OH&S Act and Regulations are about keeping people safe wherever work is happening. The Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration…
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Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) brings together the people and organizations that support workplace health, safety, and insurance in Nova Scotia. Together, they help prevent workplace injuries and ensure support for workers and…
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Pushing/Pulling pdf
Tips to reduce strain when moving objects by pushing or pulling safely with proper posture.
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Musculoskeletal Injuries prevention Guide pdf
Step-by-step guide to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve workplace safety.
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Upper Extremity Repetitive Work pdf
Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.
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Rethink Workplace Safety pdf
Poster that shows workplace safety includes both physical and psychological injury prevention.
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Rethink Injury Prevention pdf
Highlights the role of safe, meaningful work in recovery and better workplace outcomes.
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Rethink What Safety Protects pdf
Emphasizes that workplace safety safeguards employees and supports Nova Scotia’s workforce.
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OH&S Risk Mapping Tool for Injury Prevention pdf
Tool to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to prevent injuries.
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Workplace Hazard Risk Assessment - Standard Matrix pdf
Matrix to assess workplace hazard risk based on exposure frequency and injury severity.
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