Course Title Occupational Health & Safety in the Construction Industry
Date:September 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Duration: One session (3.5 hours)
Format: Virtual or in-person
This Course is Gold Seal accredited (1 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $440.00 + HST (WIPSI discount $220.00 + HST for eligible members)
Non-Member Price: $575.00 + HST
Overview:
Overview: Construction projects are complex and can be hazardous, making compliance with occupational health and safety laws essential but challenging. This workshop offers a legal perspective on safety in construction, including recent court rulings that affect the industry. Participants will review the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and Bill C-45 (the Westray Act) and its impact.
Learning Objectives:
· Roles and responsibilities on site
· Who is considered a supervisor under the law
· How to build effective safety checklists
· Drug and alcohol policies for construction sites
Facilitator: Alex Warshick (McInnes Cooper)
Cancellation Policy
-Cancellations must be received no later than 10 business days prior to the course date to be eligible for a 75% refund of registration fees.
-No refunds will be issued after this date.
-If you register for the course and do not attend, you are liable for the full registration fee unless you cancel according to the terms stated above.
-If you are unable to attend after registering you may send a substitute up to and including the day of the course. Please provide a name and email address for name tag and records.
-CANS reserves the right to cancel any course and will, in such an event, provide a full refund of registrations fees. Every effort will be made to give registrants a reasonable notice of cancellation.
-No liability is assumed by the organization for changes in course dates, content, speakers, or venue.
