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

Public Consultation

Occupational Health and Safety Trust Fund

Training

New Business Brochure (Knowledge Base)

Hazard Alert:
Mobile Crane and Boom Lift Safety
Chain Shot- Mechanical Harvester/Logger

Consolidated OHS Act now available

Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Penalties