Safety Branch
Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), Safety Branch oversees and supports the implementation of acts and regulations to enhance the safety of workers and the public.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Technical Safety (TS) divisions of the Safety Branch collaborate with government partners, sector councils, and businesses to work toward making Nova Scotia the safest place in Canada for workplaces and public spaces in relation to technical equipment.
Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) division of the Safety Branch focuses on promoting safe and healthy workplaces, safe work practices, and safety standards that protect people at work. This is achieved through the Internal Responsibility System (IRS), which emphasizes the shared responsibility of employers and employees for workplace health and safety.
The OHS division also works to enhance understanding of OHS requirements through our Pathways to Compliance (PDF), which includes promoting compliance, setting requirements, verifying compliance, and enforcing requirements.
Technical Safety
The Technical Safety (TS) division of the Safety Branch promotes, verifies, and enforces safety requirements for regulated equipment in workplaces and public spaces. This commitment is essential for protecting public safety, preventing incidents, and ensuring compliance with the latest safety regulations and best practices.
By maintaining rigorous safety standards, the TS division helps create a safer environment for residents and workplaces, while supporting the overall well-being and economic stability of our communities.
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