Welcome 

Over 50,000 Nova Scotians work in some aspect of the province’s community and health care sector.  The health and well-being of the health and community services workforce and the quality of their work environment has a profound impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the service they deliver and support they provide.  AWARE-NS is dedicated to delivering programs and services that promote effective practices for health and safety throughout these sectors and ensuring that health and safety educational resources are available.

We understand that our stake- holders depend on our research and insight to develop new and innovative ways to strengthen safety awareness in their workplaces. Because of this, we have developed our website and our OHS Online Learning Campus to meet these needs and make it easy to find and share resources.

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EXTENDED:  Call for Board Nominations

The Nominating Committee of AWARE-NS, the Nova Scotia Health and Community Services Safety Association, is seeking nominations for several Board of Directors positions that will become available at the Annual General Meeting, in June 2012.

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Upcoming Learning Events

NAOSH Launch Ceremony & Safety Forum 
Safety & Health: A Commitment for Life! Making it Work!
May 7, 2012
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cost: $50 per participant

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Workplace Safety and Insurance System Annual Meeting
May 8, 2012
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel
15 Spectacle Lake Drive, Burnside

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IWK Health and Safety Fair
May 8, 2012 
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Parker Reception Room, IWK Health Centre, 5850 University Avenue Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cost: FREE

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WEBINAR:  A Provincial Approach to Injury Prevention
With Special Guests from Health PEI
May 15, 2012
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:  FREE

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Information Session for Healthcare Professionals
Dr. Vallis and Dr. Ransom Present: A Novel Treatment for a Growing Problem - Alleviating the Burden of Obesity in Nova Scotia
May 15, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Partners for Healthier Weight, 6960 Mumford Rd - Suite 2055, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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