Events
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!
Emergency Planning for Farm Operations Webinar
Safety planning is one of the most difficult to justify because you never know the amount of time, money, or lives you are saving for accidents that don't happen. With … Continued
Respiratory Protection Issues in Agriculture – What to Wear & Does It Fit? Webinar
The business of agriculture presents a myriad of hazards, including exposures to dusts, molds, pesticides and other chemicals, gases, as well as welding fumes and particles. Deciding what protection to … Continued
Safety in The Field: Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment for Farm Workers Webinar
Thirty-six percent of the 3.4 million producers counted in the census are women. Education will focus on all women including farmworker women and their employers on reporting violent incidents to … Continued
Discovering the Root of Your Back Story: Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries Webinar
Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries. Protection of the spine and related musculature is one of the most important steps a producer can do … Continued
“Talk, Ask, Listen” Module 1 – Mental Health Awareness Webinar
Do More Ag has a series of free “Talk, Ask, Listen” webinars available during Mental Illness Awareness Week. The series of 4- one hour webinars include: Signs & Symptoms of … Continued
“Talk, Ask, Listen” Module 2: Providing Support
Do More Ag has a series of free “Talk, Ask, Listen” webinars available during Mental Illness Awareness Week. The series of 4- one hour webinars include: Signs & Symptoms of … Continued
“Talk, Ask, Listen” Module 3: Supporting within Your Means
Do More Ag has a series of free “Talk, Ask, Listen” webinars available during Mental Illness Awareness Week. The series of 4- one hour webinars include: Signs & Symptoms of … Continued
“Talk, Ask, Listen” Module 4 – How to Take Care of Yourself
Do More Ag has a series of free “Talk, Ask, Listen” webinars available during Mental Illness Awareness Week. The series of 4- one hour webinars include: Signs & Symptoms of … Continued
Forklift Operator Training
Safety Services Nova Scotia, Dartmouth Employers are required under the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating forklift equipment. This course focuses on … Continued
How to Access CSA Standards Referenced in OHS Legislation! Webinar
Have you noticed that when browsing through the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Regulations, there is reference to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or CSA Group … Continued