Workplace safety
No one knows a workplace better than the people who work in it. So, we are working with workers and employers to increase awareness about workplace safety and injury prevention.
Here you will find information and resources to help you be safe at work.
Need to talk to someone about workplace health and safety?
If you need to talk to someone about workplace health and safety, start with your supervisor or safety rep, or call our 24-hour confidential safety reporting line.
Safety Hotline:
1-800-9LABOUR (1-800-952-2687)
Workplace fall prevention tips
Falls from heights are a leading cause of workplace injuries in Nova Scotia. They can happen in a split-second and can result in serious injury or death. Any person working at heights over three metres is required by law to be trained in fall protection systems. This includes work on ladders, scaffolding, elevated work platforms, roofs or any other place that presents a fall hazard.
To avoid the risk of injury when working at heights:
- Take precautions when a work area has a fall distance greater than three meters (10 feet)
- Ensure employee safety training is valid, and the training cards are available on worksites
- Ensure fall protection equipment is right for the task, fits properly and is in good condition
- Confirm a fall protection safe-work procedure and plan are in place when fall distance is greater than 7.5 metres (25 feet)
If you see fall hazards, contact your supervisor, or call Labour and Advanced Education’s confidential safety reporting line 1-800-952-2687. Requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act can be found at Workplace Health And Safety Regulations.