Farm Safety Nova Scotia enjoys engaging with our farmers, industry partners and the community to find ways we can work together to enhance the health and safety of our sector. Learn more about events taking place in your area!
Date: February 18 @9:30am-12:00pm Location: NSFA Office, East Mountain The goal of the fitness for duty and substance abuse program is to provide a work environment that is both healthy and comfortable for all its workers. It is recognized that the use of alcohol or drugs may have serious adverse effects on a worker’s health, … Continued
Date: February 18 @12:30pm-3:30pm Location: NSFA Office, East Mountain Preventing all forms of workplace hazards including risks of workplace violence and harassment in the form of physical assault, threats or intimidation, bullying, gestures of a violent nature, harassment or abuse, and any other conduct that might reasonably give an employee cause for fear, insult his … Continued
Date: February 21 @9:30am-12:00pm Location: Berwick Fire Hall The goal of the fitness for duty and substance abuse program is to provide a work environment that is both healthy and comfortable for all its workers. It is recognized that the use of alcohol or drugs may have serious adverse effects on a worker’s health, safety, … Continued
Date: February 21 @12:30pm-3:30pm Location: Berwick Fire Hall Preventing all forms of workplace hazards including risks of workplace violence and harassment in the form of physical assault, threats or intimidation, bullying, gestures of a violent nature, harassment or abuse, and any other conduct that might reasonably give an employee cause for fear, insult his or … Continued
The Mental Health in Ag program is provided by the Community Fund for Mental Health First Aid and presented by Farm Credit Canada and Do More Ag Partners. The program gives participants the tools and resources to support themselves and each other not only through mental health crisis but also mental wellbeing. Truro: NSFA Office … Continued
Date: March 10 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Scotian Gold The Guide for the Farm Safety Plan is now complete with Workbook templates. Information will be available in class as a hard copy, on USB, or can be downloaded from the Farm Safety Nova Scotia Website. This workshop gives you the opportunity to focus on … Continued
Date: March 10 @ 1:00pm– 3:00pm Location: Scotian Gold The Guide for the Farm Safety Plan is now complete with Workbook templates. Information is available as a hard copy, on USB, or can be downloaded off the Farm Safety Nova Scotia Website. This workshop gives you the opportunity to focus on the requirements of Section … Continued
Date: March 11 @ 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Scotian Gold The Guide for the Farm Safety Plan is now complete with Workbook templates. Information is available as a hard copy, on USB, or can be downloaded off the Farm Safety Nova Scotia Website. This workshop gives you the opportunity to focus on the requirements of Section 4 … Continued
Date: March 11 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Scotian Gold The Guide for the Farm Safety Plan is now complete with Workbook templates. Information is available as a hard copy, on USB, or can be downloaded off the Farm Safety Nova Scotia Website. This workshop gives you the opportunity to focus on the requirements of Section 5 … Continued
Join Lori Brookhouse, Farm Safety Advisor, in this webinar to learn the requirements on when to have a health and safety representative or health and safety committee on your Farm. There will be a short presentation with ample opportunity to ask your farm specific questions. Thursday July 9 from 7-8pm. To register for this free … Continued
This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued
This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued
