The Nova Scotia Labour Board has ordered the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) to conduct a comprehensive violence in the workplace health and safety assessment of the East Coast Forensic Hospital (ECFH). This assessment must be conducted by an independent expert, as the Labour Board found it was “urgently needed.” This order comes after a […]
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Media Release: Formal Complaint Filed Against NSHA/ECFH
Almost seven months after a pregnant NSGEU member was viciously assaulted while working at the East Coast Forensic Hospital, a co-worker of the victim is filing a formal complaint with the Occupational Health & Safety Division of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. “This issue has been ongoing since April, but little to nothing has […]
Media Release: PTSD Regulations Step In Right Direction
Nova Scotia announced new regulations today, which will ensure more workers will have easy and immediate access to resources to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “Amending the Workers Compensation Act to ensure more workers are protected against the harms of workplace trauma was the right thing to do,” said NSGEU President Jason MacLean, “We […]
“Make Safety a Habit!” NAOSH Week Symposium, May 7, 2018
Welcome to NAOSH Week Join us for the launch of NAOSH week where we present a new opportunity to help you make a difference; to drive workplace injuries and deaths down toward the only acceptable number there is: ZERO Program 8:30 Registration, Coffee & Vendor Booths 9:00 NSCC OHS Student Presentation 10:00 Registration, Coffee & […]
Improve safety and staffing at Waterville Facility: says NSGEU President
Halifax – Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU) President, Jason MacLean is calling on the government to improve safety and staffing at the Waterville Youth Facility in the wake of a violent attack on youth workers. On Sunday night, five youth workers were attacked by offenders at the Waterville Youth Facility and four […]
Press Release – NSGEU: Pleased the Province is Strengthening Public Health and Safety Services
Tuesday, November 26, 2013, Halifax – NSGEU President, Joan Jessome is pleased the government is strengthening its public health and safety services by hiring an additional five Occupational Health & Safety Officers as a part of the province’s workplace safety strategy. All five officers will be a welcomed addition to existing NSGEU members who provide […]
