Health and Safety

Safe workplaces are created by people who care. Your health and safety in the workplace is protected by Nova Scotia's Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. We are a key part of Nova Scotia's Workplace Safety and Insurance System. Our staff promote, coordinate, administer, and enforce occupational health and safety for you.

Our Goal: To establish and enforce clear standards to reduce occupational injury and illness.

Contact us:
General Inquiries and Reporting
Toll-free: 1-800-952-2687 (24 hours)
Halifax Metro: 902-424-5400 (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. only)
E-mail: ohsdivision@gov.ns.ca

OHS Knowledge Base

Feature Items

OHS News

• OHS News - OHS Newsletter February 2012
• OHS News - OHS Newsletter January 2012
• OHS News- OHS Newsletter December 2011
• OHS News- OHS Newsletter November 2011
• OHS News- OHS Newsletter October 2011
• OHS News - OHS Newsletter September 2011 (no August issue)

Occupational Health and Safety Trust Fund

• Occupational Health and Safety Trust Fund

Training

• OHS E-Learning Courses through CCOHS

Hazard Alert: Chain Shot - Chain Shot- Mechanical Harvester/Logger

Changes to OHS Act and Appeal Panel Regulations

• OHS Act - Changes regarding Appeals for Discriminatory Action
• OHS Act - Legislative Counsel Office - 2007 amendments
• Appeal Panel Regulations - Changes regarding Appeal Processes

Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Penalties

• Administrative Penalties Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Administrative Penalties Presentation - General Information
• Contact Information for the Administrator
• Appeal Form