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Safety and Health Week: Workplace Impairment & Support Strategies

April 29th, 2026

Safety and Health Week is a reminder that workplace safety challenges are often complex and require informed, practical solutions. Substance use in the workplace is one of the most difficult… Read more >

Safety and Health Week: Return-to-Work Support

April 29th, 2026

Safety and Health Week is an opportunity to focus on the real challenges that impact workplace safety and the practical steps employers can take to address them. One of the… Read more >

Safety and Health Week: What Employers Need to Know About Harassment Regulations

April 29th, 2026

Safety and Health Week highlights the importance of not only physical safety, but also creating respectful, healthy workplaces. Navigating new regulatory requirements can be challenging, especially when it comes to… Read more >

Supporting Women in Construction: Building Equitable and Safe Workplaces

March 3rd, 2026

This week, we recognize Women in Construction Week (March 1–7) and International Women’s Day (March 8).   These observances celebrate the contributions of women and the importance of inclusive work environments. According to BuildForce Canada, women now… Read more >

Construction Safety Nova Scotia launches provincewide campaign to raise awareness of silica hazards and prevent long-term lung disease

March 3rd, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026  DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has launched a new provincewide awareness campaign to help workers and employers better understand the dangers of crystalline silica… Read more >

Board of Directors: 2026 Call for Nominations

January 13th, 2026

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) is an industry funded not-for-profit association focused on improving occupational health and safety in the construction sector. CSNS is a highly regarded leader in occupational… Read more >

Construction Safety Nova Scotia and MERIT Nova Scotia Launch Anchor Point Member Assistance Program (MAP) to Support Mental Health in the Construction Industry

October 27th, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2025 DARTMOUTH, N.S. – Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) and MERIT Nova Scotia are pleased to announce the launch of Anchor Point, a new Member… Read more >

Member Spotlight: EllisDon – Leading Safety

September 3rd, 2025

At Construction Safety Nova Scotia, we’re proud to recognize individuals and organizations who go beyond compliance to create safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces. This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate… Read more >

COS Young Achievers 2025 Celebrates Santanna Coleman as 2025 Industry Leader

July 9th, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2025 DARTMOUTH, NS  — Santanna Coleman has been crowned as one of Canadian Occupational Safety‘s leading lights. This is a significant honour as Canadian Occupational… Read more >

Nova Scotia Construction Industry Faces Mental Health Challenges, New Survey Finds

July 1st, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2025 DARTMOUTH, NS – Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS), in partnership with research firm WorkInsights, has released the results of the first Nova Scotia-focused study… Read more >