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The goal of this course is to ensure students know why it is important to have a fall protection procedure in place. This course engages students with a mix of instructor presentations, class discussion and practical demonstrations using fall arrest equipment. COURSE OUTLINE Falling Hazards from Heights Internal Responsibility System Regulatory Requirements CSA Standards Equipment – … Continued

Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about Nova Scotia winters and the common hazards associated with them to include power outages, generators, carbon monoxide, slipping hazards, heavy snow, freezing rain, shoveling and staying fit if this is your off season. Participants can join the meeting over the phone or online through Zoom Meetings. Click … Continued

Employers are required under the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating forklift equipment. This course focuses on safe practices and procedures for operating forklifts. It is a comprehensive classroom program suitable for both experienced and novice operators. During the training participants will be instructed on the proper … Continued

NSFA's 126th Annual General Meeting will be taking place on November 25 & 26 at the Inn on Prince in Truro.   For all the AGM details, click here.

Nova Scotia Young Farmers will be holding their Annual Meeting on the evening of November 25th, prior to the NSFA banquet. This year our AGM will be taking place at the Inn on Prince.   Registration and additional details to come, we will update our Annual Meeting page as they become available.

Farm Safety Nova Scotia will be holding its Annual Meeting Friday, November 26, 2021. The meeting agenda and registration details will be available closer to the meeting date.

Out of celebration and recognition of Henry’s dedication and commitment to a lifetime in the agriculture industry, NSFA has prepared a Kudo board for friends, family and colleagues alike to share thoughts and well wishes.  In lieu of a guest book, you are invited to type, audio record or video record your message to Henry … Continued

December 1st - Virtual December 2nd - Virtual and In-Person (producers only)

Employers are required under the Canada Labour Code Part II and Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act to provide training to all persons operating equipment. This course focuses on safe practices and procedures for handling and operation of chainsaws. It is a comprehensive classroom program suitable for both experienced and novice operators. Uses Forestry … Continued

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The … Continued