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Sample Workplace Inspection Checklist

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 11:12
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A downloadable sample checklist to help employers and safety personnel conduct regular workplace inspections. This tool supports hazard identification and promotes a safer work environment.

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Workplace Health and Safety: Discussion Guide

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:45
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This resource accompanies the Workplace Health and Safety Foundations slideshow.

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Workplace Health and Safety Foundations - Discussion Guide.pdf (207.78 KB)
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Workplace Health and Safety: Foundations and the IRS

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:33
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This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia.

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Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees and Safety Representatives: A Discussion Guide

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:30
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This resource accompanies the JOHSC and Safety Representatives slideshow.

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Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees And Safety Representatives: An Overview

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:28
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This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia

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Preventing Workplace Injuries: It Takes Leadership

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:21
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A brochure for building a safety culture. 

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Preventing Workplace Injury: A Resource Manual

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:19
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This guide will help you understand and put in place an effective health and safety program to protect workers and the general public.

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Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:15
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The Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey is a series of questions to get you thinking about safety in your workplace.

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How to Talk About Psychological Injury in Your Workplace

Talking to a worker about psychological injuries can be difficult. As an employer or supervisor, your support matters. Open communication helps at every stage:

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Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

Creating a psychologically safe workplace isn’t complicated. Small, consistent actions can protect your workers’ mental health, help them perform at their best, and prevent injury.

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