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Industry news, member spotlights, campaigns, and updates from Construction Safety Nova Scotia.
15 companies and individuals honoured at CSNS’ AGM Awards handed out for women and safety leadership, mental health, safety excellence and more
- All new workers go through 1-on-1 safety orientation at Southwest Properties Every Southwest development site has a safety advisor. Having a dedicated advisor on each site has contributed to Southwest’s strong safety culture and low lost-time injury rate. A
- Anchor Point Member Assistance Program (MAP) Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces study revealed a critical truth: workplace conditions in the construction industry directly impact employees’
- Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations Achieves Significant Milestone with 10,000+ Active COR® Certified Firms The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) and its members are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in occupational health and safety with the atta
- Confined Space Permit Record Book Working in confined spaces involves risks which need to be planned for and controlled. Our Confined Space Permit record book follows government and provides a flowchart for assessi
- Conflict on the construction site is a safety concern Resolve it by showing empathy, brainstorming solutions with involved parties
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia achieves gender parity on its Board of Directors, marks other major milestones at recent Annual General Meeting Milton Howley, Chair of the CSNS Board of Directors, approaches the podium at the CSNS AGM. Board members MJ MacDonald (centre) and Don Maillett (right) are seated on the stage in
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia Acknowledges Workers’ Compensation Review Committee Report, Emphasizes Injury Prevention as Key to Reducing Time-Loss Claims DARTMOUTH, NS — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) acknowledges the release of the Workers’ Compensation Review Committee’s report on the state of Nova Scotia’s workers’ compen
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia adopts NCSO® and NHSA™ designations Will allow for increased mobility for construction safety professionals across the country
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia and MERIT Nova Scotia Launch Anchor Point Member Assistance Program (MAP) to Support Mental Health in the Construction Industry DARTMOUTH, N.S. – Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) and MERIT Nova Scotia are pleased to announce the launch of Anchor Point, a new Member Assistance Program (MAP) designed to
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia launches provincewide campaign to raise awareness of silica hazards and prevent long-term lung disease DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has launched a new provincewide awareness campaign to help workers and employers better understand the dangers of crystalli
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia opens new Sydney office to meet demand across Cape Breton Cape Breton OHS advisor will be available for training, mentorship, and help with COR® certification
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia Partners with Eastern Return to Work Solutions With Nova Scotia’s new Duty to Cooperate legislation coming into effect in July 2025, construction employers will soon be legally required to participate in the return-to-work (RTW
- Construction Safety Nova Scotia releases new resources for RSI Day Association will also hold live stream webinar on Feb. 28
- COS Young Achievers 2025 Celebrates Santanna Coleman as 2025 Industry Leader DARTMOUTH, NS — Santanna Coleman has been crowned as one of Canadian Occupational Safety‘s leading lights.
- Did you know the Town of New Glasgow is fully COR® Certified? The Town of New Glasgow is a leader in safety excellence and a proud Associate Member Plus of Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS). Their commitment to safety is clearly demonstr
- Diversity and inclusion big focus at Twin City Painting Twin City Painting recently developed a diversity and inclusion policy that explicitly outlines what behaviours are not acceptable in the workplace, encourages workers to come forw
- Fall Protection Bundle #1 Working at heights and using fall protection requires careful planning and controlling for hazards. With our Fall Protection Bundle # 1, you receive both Fall Protection Safe Work
- Fall Protection Procedure Bundle #2 With our Fall Protection Bundle # 2, you receive three booklets, including: Fall Protection Safe Work Plan – Above 7.5m, Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure -Below 7.5m, and Scaffo
- Fall Protection Safe Work Plan – Above 7.5m Working at heights above 7.5m requires careful planning and hazard identification & control, including a rescue plan. Our Fall Protection Safe Work Plan – Above 7.5m record book pr
- Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure – Below 7.5m Working at heights requires careful planning and hazard identification & control. Our Fall Protection Safe Work Procedure – Below 7.5m record book provides a record sheet to be com
- FAQs for NCSO® and NHSA™ Is my Construction Safety Supervisor (CSS) designation still going to be valid? Yes, there is not an expiry date on your CSS.
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- Hazard Assessment Record Book A hazard assessment is an integral component of a successful safety program. Our Hazard Assessment book allows individuals to assess and record potential hazards on job sites. Each
- Health & Safety at the Core of Pomerleau’s Business About Pomerleau Pomerleau is one of Canada’s largest construction companies, excelling in delivering buildings, civil and infrastructure works, and major projects using alternative
- Health and Safety Policy
- How to recruit more women into the construction industry When I was a recent graduate of mechanical engineering from Technical University of Nova Scotia in 1984, I was hired by Black and McDonald. I was thrilled to get my first real job
- Iron Maple focuses on young workers, involving staff in safe work plans When Iron Maple Constructors was formed in May 2020, the ownership group made it clear right out of the gate that safety was of the utmost importance.
- Kings Refrigeration gets nearly perfect COR® audit scores year after year Kings Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. is based in Cambridge, N.S. but serves Halifax through to Digby and the South Shore. Their employees can be found servicing roof top u
- Member Spotlight: EllisDon – Leading Safety Adam Lane and Megan Smith at the 2025 CSNS AGM & Safety Awards
- Mental health a top priority at Bird A healthy and safe work environment is a non-negotiable at Bird, including supporting employee mental well-being. The company pursues a “holistic approach” to employee health and w
- Mental health safety for construction workers: What leaders can do Mental health is rightly a hot topic these days, but it is of a particular concern in the construction industry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the su
- Near Miss Report Form Near Misses can occur on any job site. With our Near Miss Report Form individual employees are empowered to record near misses, the conditions in which they occur, and any steps ta
- New awareness campaign aims to educate homeowners on potential liability when hiring contractors Construction Safety Coalition — made up of 14 industry partners — coming together to address worker safety at heights
- New fall protection awareness campaign has launched targeting employers and workers Construction Safety Coalition — made up of 14 industry partners — coming together to address falls from heights
- News Release: Construction Safety Nova Scotia partnering with Glooscap Ventures to offer safety training to Indigenous Peoples ‘We are doing our small part for reconciliation,’ says CSNS CEO MJ MacDonald
- News Release: Construction Safety Nova Scotia reminding construction companies about Suicide Prevention Month Construction industry has high suicide rate, according to CDC, but CSNS has resources available to help
- News Release: End of daylight savings time poses safety hazard for construction workers Follow these 7 safety tips to reduce incidents
- Nova Scotia Construction Industry Faces Mental Health Challenges, New Survey Finds DARTMOUTH, NS – Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS), in partnership with research firm WorkInsights, has released the results of the first Nova Scotia-focused study on mental he
- Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
- Principles of Health and Safety Management – Sample Safety Manual – USB These USBs and tabs provide sample documentation, policies, and procedures for any organization looking to build a comprehensive safety program.
- Principles of Health and Safety Management – USB These USBs provide sample documentation, policies, and procedures for any organization looking to build a comprehensive safety program.
- Rate of suicide more than twice as high in construction industry than general population, finds U.S. report There are many ways construction employers can help their workers who are living with mental health issues
- rcs construction keeps it at 100 Return to work, mental health top of mind for Bedford-based company
- Restoration work safety reminders 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 safet
- Ryan Quinn, Manager of Safety Services at Construction Safety Nova Scotia, Named to OHS Canada’s 2024 Top 25 Under 40 Ryan Quinn, CRSP, with his Top 25 Under 40 Award at the OHS Canada Honours event on September 26, 2024.
- Safety and Health Week: Return-to-Work Support Safety and Health Week is an opportunity to focus on the real challenges that impact workplace safety and the practical steps employers can take to address them.
- Safety and Health Week: What Employers Need to Know About Harassment Regulations Safety and Health Week highlights the importance of not only physical safety, but also creating respectful, healthy workplaces.
- Safety and Health Week: Workplace Impairment & Support Strategies Safety and Health Week is a reminder that workplace safety challenges are often complex and require informed, practical solutions.
- Scaffold Inspection Check List Scaffolding must be inspected each day before use by a competent person to verify it is safe for use and in compliance with CSA Z-797. Our Scaffold Inspection record book may be us
- SEPTEMBER 2022 MEMBER PROFILE: MARCO GROUP Marco Group is the largest Atlantic Canadian-based general contractor. They operate in the retail, commercial, recreational, multi-residential, entertainment, health care, educatio
- Shining a Light on Safety On May 16, 2024, at our Annual General Meeting, we were pleased to award the prestigious Women in Safety Leadership Award to Andrea Giles, Project Manager and Safety Coordinator of
- Sign up today for Basic and Intermediate first aid courses Spots still available for December courses but filling up fast!
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- Tab Sets – Principles of Health and Safety Management Build your safety manual with these tabs for safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazard assessments, and more.
- The CFCSA: sharing construction safety resources and building safety harmonization from the bottom up As a construction employer, you’ll recognize at least one of these important construction safety organizations helping you to work safer.
- The Shaw Group involves employees in safety and recognizes their efforts The Shaw Group, a proud local developer and manufacturer in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for the past 160 years, has a variety of tools in its safety toolbox for engaging its work
- To not be COR® certified is ignorance and negligence: Roofing company owner When Michael Croft started in the roofing industry at 16 years old, there was no such thing as fall protection.
- Tool Box Talk Record Book Tool Box Talks are a way for teams to get together to discuss tasks for the day, the associated risks, and develop a plan. Our Tool Box Talk record book allows supervisors to recor
- Trane wins back-to-back safety awards Trane Canada has won Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s Chair’s Award for Safety Excellence – Standard Business two years in a row. They are going on just over four years with no re
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Handbook Shippers, receivers, drivers, and supervisors may handle dangerous goods by ground. This book provides comprehensive knowledge for the restrictions, regulations, and procedures sup
- Vehicle Inspection and Record Before operating a vehicle, employees should inspect and record the operating state of the vehicle and any hazard which could impact the safe operation. Our Vehicle Inspection reco
- Youth Safety Education and Training Young workers are full of energy, ambition, and curiosity—they’re eager to contribute and ready to learn. But without proper training and experience, they’re more likely to face ri