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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

You are invited to join us to share the vision of building trust in food and farming in NS! We will be presenting the new strategy and breaking into groups to dive into the work of how to build and strengthen trust!  

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

Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about how fatigue can affect the health and safety of all workers on farm. Factors that affect fatigue may include long hours, lack of sleep, stress, or underlying medical conditions. Join us for the discussion on fatigue and take away some hints and tips from other farms on … Continued

Atlantic Open Farm Day will take place on September 19, 2021 in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. Due to COVID-19, farm experiences may look different than previous years. Please follow all guidelines set out by host farms. The event will take place online and in person. This year's hybrid event will … Continued

Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about how fatigue can affect the health and safety of all workers on farm. Factors that affect fatigue may include long hours, lack of sleep, stress, or underlying medical conditions. Join us for the discussion on fatigue and take away some hints and tips from other farms on … Continued

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

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

Join us as we welcome Nicole Burkhard, Business Development Officer with NSDA.   Click here to register. 

Cape Breton/Richmond Federation of Agriculture will be hosting their annual meeting on October 14th, beginning at 7pm. Location: Exhibition Grounds 105 Regent Street North Sydney.