Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council looking for members
/in front, news/by CANSThe province is inviting applications from quali ed Nova Scotians who are interested in serving as members on the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the Minister and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education on issues affecting occupational health and safety (OHS) in Nova Scotia. Individuals interested in this […]
Construction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts
/in front, news/by CANSConstruction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts: Investing in human capital to drive productivity Measuring productivity in the construction industry: challenges, opportunities and dead ends Risk management for project managers
Prompt Payment: Reporting Payments to Prime Contractors
/in front, news/by CANSPublic Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) announced June 8, 2017 that they will both begin publicly disclosing payments to prime contractors on their construction contracts valued at over $100,000. PSPC news release See payments on PSPC’s website See payments on DCC’s website
OHS Act Amendments Take Effect June 12, 2017
/in events, front, Uncategorized/by CANSIn April 2016, government introduced and passed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to help keep Nova Scotians safe at work. Most employers in Nova Scotia operate safe workplaces. However, there are some who repeatedly break serious health and safety rules, putting Nova Scotians at risk of serious injury or death. The amendments […]