Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council looking for members

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The 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 opportunity should be:

  • A proven leader in improving occupational health and safety standards at work
  • Experienced in developing and implementing effective OHS programs
  • Currently employed and knowledgeable about the impact of OHS in unionized, non-unionized environments and small businesses.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact the department’s Appointment Coordinator, Shawn Mosher, at 902-424-6654 or Shawn.Mosher@novascotia.ca.

You can find information about how to apply to serve on the Committee at: www.novascotia.ca/abc

Please submit completed applications to the Executive Council Office by email, fax or mail:

One Government Place 5th Floor
1700 Granville Street P.O. Box 2125
Halifax, NS B3J 3B7

Fax: 902-424-0667
Email: executive.council@novascotia.ca

Applications are due by: July 12, 2017

Construction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts

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Construction Productivity Expert Series Webcasts:

Prompt Payment: Reporting Payments to Prime Contractors

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Public 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

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In 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 hold those employers more accountable, and were passed by the legislature with a commitment by the Department to work with stakeholders on next steps. That work is complete, and we’re ready to put the changes into place.

The amendments came into force on June 12, 2017.

Click HERE to review the Safety Bulletin summarizing the changes to the act.

Click HERE for a copy of the updated Act.

To review the details of the revised Act, click HERE for the link to Bill 165.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 1-800-952-2687 or 902-424-5400, or via email at ohsdivision@novascotia.ca

Canada Green Building Council Launches Canada’s First Zero Carbon Building Standard

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The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has taken a major step toward achieving Canada’s climate change commitments with the launch of the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard. Read more.

Marriott Expands Its Modular Construction Initiative to Accelerate Growth

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In a groundbreaking initiative that will impact up to 50 new hotels in the brand’s portfolio in the coming year, Marriott is making a significant investment in using modular technology to build its new hotel rooms. Read more.

Smart buildings market prepares to take off

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One critical factor in the proliferation of smart buildings is how security is handled. Connecting a building’s systems to the internet makes the structure and its occupants vulnerable to a new host of threats. A new Market Research report notes that managing cybersecurity threats is critical to encouraging owners and the general public to continue to accept smart buildings and the related technology. Read more.

DeWalt Announces New Lineup of Connected Tools, Tracking Devices, and More!

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Almost two years after they announced the release of their Bluetooth Battery that allowed owners to remotely monitor battery life and even disable the battery if it’s stolen, DeWalt is set to release a massive upgrade to their connected tool platform. Read more.

When design is deadly: How projects are built with bird safety in mind

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In 2010, when the Empire State Development Corporation decided to embark on a $463 million renovation of New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center, the group tasked the project architects and engineers with adding square footage and renovating the entire facility so that it was energy efficient. Read more.

 

Ontario’s Construction Lien Act Reform Legislation Unveiled

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Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi introduced legislation this afternoon (May 31) that would, if passed, modernize the lien and holdback process, introduce rules to ensure Ontario construction workers get paid more promptly and make the dispute resolution process faster and simpler. Read more.